Research Opportunities

Residents in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery are required to engage in mentored research training throughout the residency period. To support this requirement, residents spend six months doing research during the PGY-4 year. One resident each year pursues an extended 18-month research rotation beginning during the PGY-3 year, through our NIH-supported Advanced Research Training in Otolaryngology Program.

A wide range of ongoing basic science, clinical and translational research opportunities are available, as well as opportunities to develop individual projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. In addition, department faculty members provide training to enhance manuscript and grant writing skills.

Department Resident Research Awards

Resident studies are presented at the annual Charles J. Krause Lectureship, with research awards given for outstanding projects.

• Paparella Otologic Research Award
• Rontal Family Resident Education Award
• John L. Kemink Clinical Research Award
• Merle Lawrence Basic Science Research Award

Publications, Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations

Our residents are expected to present and publish their work throughout their residencies.