Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Training the Next Generation, Shaping the Future of Research

Amongst the first of its kind, our training program is still one of the most sought-after in the country. Both our clinics and world-renowned research institute lead the industry in innovation and shape the future of patient care.

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Innovation for an International Impact

Every day, the U-M Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery is working to be the global leader in care, research and innovation. Our comprehensive adult and pediatric treatment of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions include the country’s top center for laryngeal disorders, international fieldwork, and life-changing treatment within the University of Michigan hospital and clinics.

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EDUCATION

We offer a wide range of multidisciplinary training experiences, led by specialty leaders.

RESEARCH

From faculty to trainees, we are driven to innovate, discover and publish our findings.

PEOPLE

We’re the proud home of otolaryngology thought leaders and innovators, both on the faculties of our clinics and in the laboratories of our research institute.

PATIENT CARE

Explore comprehensive medical and surgical care for ear, nose, throat, head and neck conditions.

OUTREACH

Every person serves compassionate, quality care. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to serving patients in need worldwide.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Since 1980, the department’s DEI committee has worked to create a safe space, combat racism, support health equity, and promote inclusion within the otolaryngology community.

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Michigan’s #1 ENT Program

Year after year, U-M Health is ranked among the nation’s best ear, nose and throat hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

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#1
Michigan Hospital for ENT Care
8th
Ranked National ENT Care Facility
#3
National Residency Training Program
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Temporal Bone Dissection Course
This extensive five-day course is designed as a complete temporal bone dissection course for a resident or fellow in training or as an update for the practicing otolaryngologist.
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Temporal Bone Dissection Course
This extensive five-day course is designed as a complete temporal bone dissection course for a resident or fellow in training or as an update for the practicing otolaryngologist.
Woman looking through a microscope
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News Release
U-M has 14 top 10 medical education programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator
The 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.
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News Release
U-M Health ranked among nation’s best in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital by U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health ranks among the nation’s best hospitals in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025.
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Health Lab
Creating supranormal hearing in mice
A study from Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in people.
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Department News
Congratulations to the Residency Class of 2024
Article about the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency graduation.
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Medical School News
Medical School faculty promotions approved by U-M Board of Regents
Nearly 200 Medical School faculty members earned promotions in the 2024 cycle. Their new appointments were approved May 16 by the U-M Board of regents and take effect Sept. 1, 2024.
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Health Lab
Researchers discover urine based test to detect head and neck cancer
At-home test can detect tumor DNA fragments in urine samples, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood-based biomarker tests
Otolaryngology Internal Website

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