Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Education
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Learn from Dedicated Specialty Leaders

Thrive under the supervision of dedicated faculty and leaders of their specialties, in a multidisciplinary approach to training.

Head and Shoulders Above the Rest

Established in 1904, the University of Michigan's Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is among the first in the country. However, it's not just our historic beginnings that define us, but our enduring commitment to training the next generation of leaders in otolaryngology. Our residency program, recognized as one of the best in the nation, to our fellowship and medical student programs, and hands-on training courses are all guided by our top-notch, dedicated faculty to provide the full breadth and depth of otolaryngology training. Our programs are designed to allow learners to develop a skilled foundation while challenging themselves to excel and exceed the highest standards of patient care and research in their chosen subspecialty.

EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Residency

Receive in-depth clinical and research instruction exceeding the highest standards of patient care.

Fellowships

Deepen your knowledge with a fellowship under some of the foremost clinicians and researchers in the field.

Medical Student Education

Gain valuable skills through clinical electives, subinternships and related electives.

Temporal Bone Course

Explore 11 unique dissection exercises in a five-day hands-on course.

ORL Essential Bootcamp

Junior residents share an insightful, one-day hands-on experience exploring the practice.

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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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Michigan Work Society Meeting
Biennial two-day alumni event for former and current faculty, fellows and residents of the department.
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Work Society Meeting
Real-time Machine Learning and Optimization of Stimuli in Neuroscience
Part of the Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses seminar series which exposes trainees and faculty to cutting-edge research presented by leaders in auditory, vestibular, and chemosensory science.
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Successful Pathways to Outcomes in Individuals with Bilateral Cochlear Implants
Part of the Hearing, Balance and Chemical Senses seminar series which exposes trainees and faculty to cutting-edge research presented by leaders in auditory, vestibular, and chemosensory science.
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Department News
Welcome Pratyusha Yalamanchi, MD, MBA
Get to know new faculty member Pratyusha Yalamanchi, MD, MBA who joins our head and neck oncology division.
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Department News
Welcome Marisa Buchakjian, MD, PhD
Get to know the newest faculty member of our head and neck division.
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Department News
Welcome David Forner, MD, MSc
Get to know new faculty member David Forner, MD, MSc
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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.