 dear hiring manager i am writing to express my interest in a speech language pathology clinical fellowship opportunity with complete care at burlington woods i am currently completing my masters degree in speech language pathology at university of delaware and will graduate in may 2026 through both personal experiences supporting family members with communication challenges and my clinical training i have developed a strong commitment to working with adults with complex medical needs to improve communication swallowing and overall quality of life i earned my bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders while serving as a student athlete and senior team captain this experience strengthened my leadership adaptability and time management skills all of which have helped me thrive in fast paced clinical environments and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams during my medical placement at christianacare union hospital i provided services in both acute care and outpatient settings under supervision of a community clinical educator i assessed and treated adult patients with expressive and receptive language cognitive communication and swallowing needs while developing strong clinical reasoning skills i also participated in videofluoroscopic swallow studies and contributed to treatment planning aligned with patient centered goals in addition i co organized and led a stroke support group focused on patient education and community connection while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining accurate clinical documentation at the university of delaware speech language hearing clinic i gained additional adult experience providing gender affirming voice therapy targeting pitch resonance and vocal hygiene i also facilitated group conversation therapy for individuals with aphasia through the life participation group brew crew promoting social connection through functional discussion based sessions held both virtually and in person i am particularly drawn to complete care because of its reputation for comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation and its commitment to helping patients regain independence following illness or injury i am eager to continue developing my clinical skills in a collaborative rehabilitation environment that values mentorship evidence based practice and patient centered care i bring enthusiasm a strong foundation in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders and a genuine dedication to supporting meaningful functional outcomes for patients thank you for your time and consideration i would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my experiences and goals align with your team i look forward to the possibility of contributing to your rehabilitation team as a clinical fellow sincerely kira bhuta 