Cover Letter Example: Jenny Livingston

University of Ohio Medical Center 

Division of Speech Pathology in the Department of Otolaryngology

Sarah Smith, MA, CCC-SLP

240 West Cherry St, Room C-104

Troy, OH 60622

 

 

Dear Mrs. Sarah Smith, 

 

I am applying for the full-time, CFY position in speech-language pathology at the University of Ohio Medical Center. I learned of this opportunity through the www.speechpathology.com website. This spring I will complete my graduate studies in the Speech Pathology and Audiology program at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and I hope to relocate to the Troy area to be near family and to begin my career. During my undergraduate and graduate studies, I had the opportunity to assist clients with a variety of communication disorders and ranging in age from 6 years to adult.

 

One of the main reasons I am interested in the position at the University of Ohio Medical Center stems from a very successful clinical experience I had last summer at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. During that practicum, I spent a significant amount of time with adults who had speech, language, voice, and/or swallowing disorders. In addition, I spent last fall at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics where I provided services to infants, children, and adolescents, ranging in age from birth to age 21, who were experiencing developmental or behavioral problems. Through these experiences, I developed a passion for medical speech pathology and a desire to grow professionally in a medical setting. 

 

The enclosed resume describes my experiences in the field and other related activities, all of which demonstrate my willingness to work hard and assume leadership responsibilities. I have a strong academic background in anatomy, neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/language disorders, voice, and dysphagia. 

 

I am confident I have the knowledge, enthusiasm, and interpersonal qualities that will be a positive contribution to the University of Ohio Medical Center. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview for this position and would be happy to complete an application if necessary. 

 

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your consideration. 

 

Sincerely,

Jenny Livingston