PhD in Communication Sciences & Disorders with an emphasis in Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Louisiana State University
MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Louisiana State University
BA in Psychology, Hendrix College
Research Interests
Adult neurogenic communication disorders
Interprofessional education
Scholarship of teaching and learning in speech-language pathology
Areas of Expertise
Adult neurogenic communication disorders
Dr. Meghan Savage is an associate professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She joined the University in June 2018 as an inaugural core faculty member in the MS-SLP program. Dr. Savage earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2004 from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She completed her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2007 from Louisiana State University. In 2012, she earned her PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with an emphasis in Neurogenic Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University.
Dr. Savage has practiced as a speech-language pathologist since 2007 and worked clinically with pediatric and adult populations. Her research interests are in adult neurogenic communication disorders, and specifically in conversational treatments with people with aphasia and their conversation partners. Dr. Savage also has a passion for interprofessional education and collaborative practice teaching and research. She has presented at the local, state, national and international level. She has published book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Aphasiology, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders and Journal ofMedical Speech-Language Pathology. Dr. Savage has directed several master’s theses and mentored students through the research process.
Dr. Savage teaches the adult neurogenic disorders, motor speech and cognitive-communication disorders course, research and evidence-based practice and integrated knowledge in skills in speech-language pathology.
Dr. Savage serves on the Board for the Academy of Neurological Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS). She actively participates in service at the University and founded and facilitated a monthly community stroke support group at a local hospital. She has also served as a founding board member for a nonprofit pediatric clinic. She is the recipient of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ 2020 Board of Excellence ‘Student First’ Award.
