Name: Bruce J. Poburka, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Position: Professor & Graduate Coordinator

Education:

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995
• M.S in Speech and Hearing Science, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1986
• B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1984

Teaching: Dr. Poburka teaches 2 undergraduate and 4 graduate courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, as well as providing clinical instruction and serving as the Graduate Coordinator. His teaching goals are to convey information in a way that is easily understandable and to facilitate application of concepts to clinical practice.

Current Courses:

• CDIS 394 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• CDIS 416 Voice and Resonance Disorders
• CDIS 616 Seminar in Voice and Resonance Disorders
• CDIS 621 Motor Speech Disorders
• CDIS 675 Medical Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
• CDIS 692 Dysphagia
• CDIS 495/695 Clinical Practicum
• CDIS 694/699 Capstone Projects (APP or Thesis)

Areas of Interest: Dr. Poburka Dr. Poburka has conducted research, published, and presented on a variety of topics including perceptual and instrumental assessment of voice, treatment of voice disorders, stroboscopy training techniques and issues, and the use of technology in education.

Publications (past 5 years):  

Poburka B, Patel R, (2022) Voice-Vibratory Assessment with Laryngeal Imaging Revised (VALI-R).  ASHA-approved continuing education materials.  Northern Speech Services https://www.northernspeech.com/ 

Poburka, Bruce J.  (2021).  Laryngeal Imaging: Fundamentals and Key Concepts for Rating Selected Parameters.  Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, Vol. 6, 736–742  August, 2021  

Poburka, Bruce J.  (2019).  Endoscopy.  The SAGE Encyclopedia of Human Communication Sciences.  Jack S. Damico, PhD, and Martin J. Ball, PhD, General Editors.  New York:  SAGE Publications. 

Presentations (past 5 years): 

Pittelko, R., Poburka, B., and Berndt, K.  (2024).  Student internships in the medical setting:  Lessons learned & opportunities.  Presented at the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Minneapolis, MN  (April, 2024). 

Pittelko, R., Poburka, B., and Berndt, K.  (2023).  Student internships in the medical setting:  Lessons learned & opportunities.  Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA  (November, 2023).  

Poburka, Bruce J.  (2022).  Laryngeal Endoscopic Imaging:  An Updated Rating Form and Sharing of Clinical Insights.  Presented at Twin Cities Speech-Language Pathologists (TCSLP) CE event. Minneapolis, MN, September, 2022. 

Poburka, B. (2022).  Voice Disorders:  Using Instrumental and Perceptual Assessments to Inform Treatment.  Presented at the annual convention of the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MnSHA). Mankato, MN April, 2021. 

Adessa, M., Poburka, B. and Shembel, A.  (2021).  Observing Voices: Case Studies for Enhancing Clinical Assessment.  Panel discussion of Special Interest Group 3, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  Scheduled:  October, 2021 

Poburka, B., and Patel, R.  (2021).  The Voice-Vibratory Assessment with Laryngeal Imaging (VALI) Stroboscopy Rating Form: Recent Revisions.  Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, DC (Scheduled:  November, 2021). 

Poburka, B., and Sauder, C.  (2020).  Interpretation of Videostroboscopy: Fundamentals, Clinical Application, & Practice.  Presented in ASHA SIGnature Series, November, 2020. 

Thiele, S., and Poburka, B.  (2019).  Muscle Tension Dysphonia:  A Case Study.  Presented at the annual convention of the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MnSHA). Minneapolis, MN April, 2019.