VIENNA, VIRGINIA — The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) has announced the creation of ATA Academy, a comprehensive online education platform designed to improve tinnitus care by providing evidence-based training for healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines.
Expected to launch in early 2027, the initiative aims to address one of the greatest challenges facing people with tinnitus today: the limited availability of healthcare providers with specialized training in tinnitus assessment, counseling, and management.
Tinnitus affects more than 50 million Americans and can arise from a variety of causes, including hearing loss, concussion, infection, hormonal changes, hypertension, and other medical conditions. Despite its prevalence, tinnitus receives relatively little attention in many audiology and medical training programs, resulting in significant variability in patient care and referral pathways.
“This is a transformative moment for ATA and for the tinnitus community.We are building the infrastructure to train a new generation of providers and to change how the healthcare system understands and responds to tinnitus. People living with tinnitus deserve nothing less.”
–Patrick A. Lynch, ATA CEO
Advancing Evidence-Based Education
Founded in 1971, ATA supports both tinnitus research and patient education. According to the organization, ATA Academy represents a major step toward improving access to evidence-based tinnitus management while helping clinicians better understand the condition’s complexity.
Despite growing evidence supporting tinnitus management strategies, many patients continue to hear that they simply need to “learn to live with it.”
“Every corner of the healthcare system, from primary care to specialty practice, needs clinicians who understand the complexity of tinnitus, know when and where to refer, and are equipped to help patients find meaningful relief,” said Lynch. “The time to build that community of care is now.”
The Academy will offer online courses for both students and experienced clinicians, with curriculum designed to address the full spectrum of tinnitus severity. Educational content will evolve alongside emerging scientific evidence, with course materials expected to become available in early 2027.
Dr. Hannah Glick to Lead the Initiative
Hannah Glick, AuD, PhD
ATA Academy will be led by Dr. Hannah Glick, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, who joined ATA in May 2026 as Vice President of Tinnitus Programming. Dually trained as an audiologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Glick brings more than a decade of experience spanning academia, clinical care, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.
“For too long, the gap in tinnitus education has meant that many patients walk into a doctor’s office and walk out with no plan, no referral, and no path forward,” said Dr. Glick.
“ATA Academy will equip a broad spectrum of clinicians with the tools and evidence to change that, so patients can have faith and confidence that the impact of tinnitus can be lessened, and that a full restoration of their quality of life is achievable.”
Curriculum development is being guided by ATA’s independent Tinnitus Advisory Group (TAG), which includes subject matter experts from academia, research institutions, and both large and private clinical practices.
Courses, Digital Credentials, and Patient Resources
ATA Academy will provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based training through online courses, masterclasses, and stackable digital badges covering tinnitus assessment, counseling, and management.
The platform will also include educational resources and self-management tools for people living with tinnitus.
Among its stated goals are:
- Elevating the standard of tinnitus care
- Translating research into clinical practice
- Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration
- Expanding access to high-quality tinnitus education worldwide
Neuromod Supports Academy Launch
Development of ATA Academy is being supported in part by a $140,000 philanthropic gift from Neuromod Devices Ltd., developer of the Lenire bimodal neuromodulation system for tinnitus.
“Everyone in the tinnitus space, patients, providers, and researchers alike, wants to see better and more consistent patient outcomes, and most importantly, improved quality of life for those living with this condition,” said Lynch. “Neuromod’s lead gift to ATA Academy reflects that shared urgency. This is the first of what we know will be many philanthropic gifts supporting this groundbreaking endeavor. We thank them for leading by example.”
ATA emphasized that Academy programming will remain evidence-based and independent, covering behavioral, sound-based, device-based, and emerging tinnitus management approaches.
Looking Ahead
ATA Academy is part of the organization’s broader expansion of research and patient support initiatives during its 55th anniversary year. ATA says the program reflects a long-term commitment to narrowing the gap between advances in tinnitus research and the care available to patients.
About the American Tinnitus Association
Since 1971, the American Tinnitus Association has been the nation’s longest-serving 501(c)(3) public charity exclusively dedicated to improving the lives of people with tinnitus. Guided by values of compassion, credibility, and responsibility, ATA funds innovative research, supports patients, and provides trusted educational resources for millions living with this complex condition.
ATA does not endorse specific products or treatments and remains an objective resource for patients and providers alike. ATA welcomes support from all individuals and organizations committed to its mission. Inclusion as a donor does not imply endorsement of their views, affiliations, or activities.
ATA continues to fund innovative research and has recently concluded its largest grant cycle in the organization’s history. Since launching its grants program in 1981, ATA has awarded 149 innovative research grants totaling nearly $8 million. A four-star Charity Navigator-rated organization, ATA continues to incrementally advance both the scientific understanding of tinnitus and patient care. Learn more at ata.org.
Source: ATA
