Clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology application information

Shepherd Center’s Speech-Language Pathology Fellowship Program welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lifestyles to submit their applications. We offer one 13-month fellowship position, available to individuals who:

  • Possess a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
  • Have received a passing score on the Praxis Examination by August 1st to be considered for the program.
  • Are eligible for a paid clinical experience (PCE) license in the state of Georgia by September 1st.

Speech-language pathology fellowship application submission instructions

Individuals wishing to apply for admission to the fellowship must submit the following documents in a single compressed PDF file.

  • A completed application.
  • A one-page (12-point font) cover letter describing your interest in the position, previous experience in medical speech pathology, goals for your career, and the qualities that make you a viable candidate for this clinical fellowship.
  • Updated CV/resume.

Applications for the 2025-2026 clinical fellowship are now closed. Please check back for future fellowship opportunities.

Interview process

Following the initial resume and application screen, the top 10 applicants will be asked to participate in our second round of virtual interviews. The final round will consist of an on-site, in-person interview day for the top four candidates at Shepherd Center.

  • Virtual interview: March 14, 2025
  • Mandatory in-person interview: May 1, 2025

The start date for the clinical fellowship is August 2025 and runs through September 2026.

Fellowship benefits

Fellows are offered an entry-level continuing education stipend of $500 for approved continuing education or certification costs.