Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant
Grant, Diversity Equity and Inclusion2023 Graduates: Application Process Now Closed!Thank you for your interest in the grant program. Grant applications will open in Spring 2023. Please contact gr…
Now Closed: Medical Student Travel Grants
GrantApplications are now being accepted for Medical Student Travel Grants to attend the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in Los Angeles, CA. Submi…
What to Expect as a PGY1 Resident
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH TANYA MEYER, MDResidency is a time of immense personal and professional growth and learning. The transition from medical school to residency …
Interview Tips
ArticlesListen carefully to the questions. It is important to fully understand the question before you answer so you answer the right question. If you don’t understa…
Interviews: Dos and Don’ts
ArticlesA CONVERSATION WITH CARLA V. VALENZUELA, MDHow did you prepare for the interviews?One of my classmates going into Ophthalmology gave me great advice. He told m…
How Do I Know if I am Competitive for ENT Residency? A Program Director’s Point of View
ArticlesCHARLES R. WOODARD, MD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DUKE UNIVERSITYResidency selection represents an important process, not only for the program, but it is also one of t…
Fellowships: Are They the Right Career Path for You
ArticlesA CONVERSATION WITH SIDHARTH V. PURAM, MD, PHDSince 2000, the number of medical and surgical resident graduates seeking subspecialty training has nearly triple…
Fellowship Applications: Navigating the Process
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS KIELISZAK, DO, CURRENT FELLOW-IN-TRAININGFor Chris Kieliszak, DO, and other residents, the choice between applying for a fellowship or …
Fatherhood and Otolaryngology
ArticlesBY R. ALEX HARBISON, MD, MSConsidering a career in otolaryngology is a big decision. The thought of doing so with a family during training can seem impossible.…
ENT Practice: The Patient Team and the Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon Role
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW REDMANN, MDWhat other non-physician professionals does an otolaryngologist work closely with?Otolaryngologists work with a variety of …
Commonly Asked Interview Questions
ArticlesBY RYAN PORTER, MDWHEN PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ANTICIPATE BASIC QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR INTERESTS, EXPERIENCES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR TH…
Applying for Fellowships: Advice from a Current Fellow-in-Training
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES NAPLES, MDWhat criteria did you consider when looking at applying for a Fellowship?When looking for fellowships, there are a variety of…
A Day in the Life of an Academic Otolaryngologist Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH CRISTINA BALDASSARI, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?A typical day in the life of an ENT is challenging and invigorating. An EN…
A Day in the Life of a Private Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID S. COHEN, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?Being and ENT surgeon involves a mix of clinical, surgical, research, teaching,…
Women in Otolaryngology: A Female Perspective on the Journey
ArticlesBY JENNIFER VILLWOCK, MDWhat unique challenges do women face in residency?We all face challenges in residency. There is little in your training up to that poin…
Why I Chose Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as My Specialty
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH ANIRUDH (ANI) SARASWATHULAFor some, they know exactly what type of medicine they want to practice even before applying to medical school. For…
Medical School 101: Tips for Surviving Your First Year
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH LINDA LIWhat type of classes should students expect to take during their first year?The proverbial “drinking from a fire hose” aptly describe…
Is Medical School for You? Tips from a Current Medical Student
ArticlesBY JESSICA MILLERCongratulations, you’ve made it to college—what an accomplishment! And now, you’re considering applying to medical school. You’ve probably hea…