Christopher McCormick ’18, M.S., CCC-SLP

MAJOR: Speech-Language Pathology
PROFESSIONAL: Speech-Language Pathologist, Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Adjunct Professor, Stonehill College, University of Rhode Island, and Worcester State University
Part-time Clinical Instructor, Worcester State University
VOLUNTEER: Feeding Matters

I am passionate about serving and supporting the patients and families impacted by communication and swallowing disorders. My daily work revolves around treating and assessing pediatric patients in the acute care setting to improve their ability to eat/drink safely and communicate their wants and needs. I hope to continue to improve access and quality of care in swallowing and communication disorders in my community by spreading awareness and advocating for this population.

I am inspired by the progress my patients make, such as having their first bite of food lovingly made by their family or communicating a meaningful message to loved ones after an acute medical event. The ability to eat, drink, and talk at times is taken for granted. The impact the individual and family encounters when unable to engage with the world can be isolating. I am motivated by working closely with individuals and their caregivers to improve communication and swallowing to positively increase their quality of life and happiness.

I am grateful for the opportunities and professional family gained during my time at Worcester State. The professors and clinical educators provided me with the opportunity to grow as a clinician providing exceptional education in the field of speech-language pathology paired with hands-on clinical experiences. I am grateful for the opportunities and professional family gained during my time at Worcester State.