Reimagining Audiology in China: Insights from the United States Model

In an era where hearing health is increasingly recognized as essential to overall well-being, audiology stands at the forefront as a multidisciplinary field integrating medicine, psychology, neuroscience, engineering, linguistics, education, and more.Audiology is a profession that specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of hearing and balance disorders [1] .While both China and the United States share the common goal of advancing hearing healthcare, their approaches to audiology education, certification, and clinical practice differ significantly, shaping the profession in distinct and culturally specific ways.This article adopts a narrative comparison to highlight the structural and cultural factors shaping audiology in each country.