The Hearing Companions program is a unique resource to help cochlear implant candidates get in touch with MED-EL cochlear implant recipients and benefit from their valuable knowledge and experience.

You can easily browse through our growing database of cochlear implant recipients. The comprehensive search engine helps you find Hearing Companions to match your interests. You can contact as many Hearing Companions as you like for a well-rounded view of how cochlear implants affect different people.

If you are a MED-EL cochlear implant recipient, you also have the opportunity to join Hearing Companions and become a resource for others.

Please note that Hearing Companions are not paid or trained by MED-EL in any way. They are simply MED-EL recipients and parents of child recipients who wish to share their experiences about the MED-EL implant system. They are here to provide a sense of support, friendship and community for those who need it.