Dr. Kailey Vitale

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kailey Vitale, MA, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor at Boston University, specializing in the field of speech-language pathology with a focus on dysphagia, alaryngeal rehabilitation, and management of swallowing problems in head and neck cancer patients. She works closely with interdisciplinary medical teams to deliver patient-centered care that incorporates innovative, evidence-based practices. Through her role, Kailey is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the medical community, striving to ensure that health care is equitable and accessible to historically marginalized groups. Her research interests include analyzing factors related to nonadherence in rehabilitation, with a specific emphasis on underserved populations. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field, including the Exceptional Award from Boston Medical Center and recognition from the Dysphagia Research Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaches and conducts research in the field of speech-language pathology.

Awards

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Exceptional Award (Team)

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Exceptional Award (Individual)

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Place Scientific Abstract Oral Presentation

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William M. Diedrich Outstanding Student Speech-Language Pathology Award

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Shirley J. Salmon, Ph.D. Thomas Lee Salmon Scholarship

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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