Zeyu Wu
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at Duquesne University with interdisciplinary training in adult rehabilitation, dysphagia, aphasia, AAC, autism/developmental disorders, ENT, and audiology. Clinical background includes hospital-based rotations in speech-language therapy, PT/OT rehabilitation, audiology/vestibular testing, and supervised observations in U.S. speech-language, pediatric, spinal cord injury, and autism-related settings. Experienced in clinical documentation, patient communication, literature review, SPSS/Excel data analysis, and community health education. Research interests include dysphagia rehabilitation, pediatric communication, autism, vestibular assessment, and evidence-based rehabilitation care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Observer Intern
Duquesne University Speech-Language Clinic; UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed supervised SLP clinical observations across outpatient, pediatric, inpatient, and developmental service settings.
- Observed adult aphasia therapy, pediatric cleft palate care, dysphagia management, VFSS procedures, and autism/developmental delay services.
- Gained exposure to functional communication goals, treatment planning, family-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Built a stronger foundation in adult neurogenic communication disorders, pediatric communication, dysphagia, AAC, autism, and developmental disorders.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted undergraduate thesis research on pediatric SVV/SVH testing and its clinical application in a hearing center setting.
- Supported literature review, clinical data organization, SPSS analysis, and thesis writing under supervision.
- Thesis-related abstract was accepted by the 11th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Branch.
Speech-Language Therapy Intern
Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Shanghai, China
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a three-month speech-language therapy rotation in an adult rehabilitation setting.
- Observed and assisted with supervised care for patients with aphasia, apraxia of speech, articulation disorders, dysphagia, facial paralysis, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction for approximately 15 patients per day under clinical supervision.
- Helped with clinical documentation, patient record organization, therapy material preparation, and patient communication.
- Gained exposure to clinical screening tools including MoCA, MMSE, ABC, and WAB.
- Strengthened understanding of adult neurogenic communication disorders, swallowing rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary patient care.
Audiology Student Intern
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology / Hearing Center
Shanghai, China
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Completed a clinical rotation in the Department of Otolaryngology and Hearing Center.
- Assisted with audiology and vestibular testing for approximately 20 patients per day under clinical supervision.
- Gained exposure to pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, ABR, VEMP, P300, tinnitus matching, SVV/SVH, vHIT, caloric testing, BPPV screening, and repositioning procedures.
- Supported patient preparation, test workflow, and clinical documentation in a busy ENT/hearing center setting.
President, Peer Psychological Counseling Alliance
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, China
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Led a peer mental health organization with 6 student departments.
- Coordinated psychological screening activities for 2,000+ incoming students.
- Organized 10+ freshmen welcome and orientation events.
- Managed volunteer training, event logistics, and cross-team communication
Project Member, Prenatal and Postpartum Reha
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, China
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Contributed to a prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation platform project through user-needs research, service planning, and project material development.
- Delivered two pitch presentations, participated in one senior care center outreach activity, and wrote WeChat educational articles reaching 700+ total views.
- Project received awards in the university “Shennong Cup” innovation and entrepreneurship competitions.
Community Health Education Project Member
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai， China
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported a community health education project focused on public first aid awareness and health literacy.
- Participated in 3 outreach events for older adults and local residents.
- Wrote WeChat public account articles that reached 2,000+ total views.
- Helped translate medical and rehabilitation knowledge into accessible public-facing education materials.
- Project received awards in the Shanghai “Zhixing Cup” and university-level “Qiushi Cup” competitions.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Hearing And Speech Language Rehabilitation
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, China06-2025
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Acoustic Analysis
- Aphasia, Dysphagia, Motor Speech Disorder
- SPSS, Praat
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Certification
LSVT Loud Certificate
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Observer Intern
Duquesne University Speech-Language Clinic; UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; UPMC Mercy Hospital
09.2025 - 04.2026
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
10.2024 - 06.2025
Audiology Student Intern
Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology / Hearing Center
10.2024 - 02.2025
Speech-Language Therapy Intern
Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
Project Member, Prenatal and Postpartum Reha
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10.2023 - 06.2024
President, Peer Psychological Counseling Alliance
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
09.2023 - 09.2024
Community Health Education Project Member
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
02.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Hearing And Speech Language Rehabilitation
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine