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2024 year in review
breakthroughs in RESEARCH and DISCOVERy
Northwestern Medicine Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is committed to training the next generation of leaders in our field, investigating causes and developing innovative treatments to improve the health of our patients. Take a look at some of our top achievements and breakthroughs from the past year.
CLINICAL UPDATES AND ADVANCES
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Advances in Otology and Neurotology Research
Alan G. Micco, MD, chief of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at Northwestern Medicine, covers the leading-edge research and clinical trials being conducted within otology and neurotology at Northwestern Medicine. |
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Advances in Rhinology and Chronic Sinusitis
In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Kevin C. Welch, MD, professor of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, delves into leading-edge research and clinical developments within the field of rhinology for symptoms of chronic sinusitis. The Changing Epidemiology of Oral Cavity Cancer In this episode of the Better Edge podcast, Katelyn O. Stepan, MD, assistant professor of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the significant changes in the incidence and prevalence of oral cavity cancer in recent years. |
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Research news and discoveries
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Use of Diagnostic Audiology and Cochlear Implantation In the U.S.
A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and co-authored by Kevin Y. Zhan, MD, aimed to investigate the utilization of diagnostic audiology and cochlear implantation in the United States. |
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Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Surgery: A Hands-On Skull Base CME Program
Featuring skill sets brought together from neurosurgery and otolaryngology, this comprehensive three-day CME course offered a unique opportunity to collaborate and learn complex surgical techniques from some of the top experts in the field of skull base pathologies, and to take advantage of the leading-edge technologies and cadaver dissection available in our lab. |
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AWARDS, HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Dana Thompson, MD, MS, Receives 2024 Hall of Distinction Inductee Award
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) has selected the third class of inductees into the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction. Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, a national thought leader, was among them. Dr. Thompson has demonstrated an impeccable commitment to diversity in medicine and actualizing patient-centric, value-based and equitable care delivery models.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) has selected the third class of inductees into the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction. Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, a national thought leader, was among them. Dr. Thompson has demonstrated an impeccable commitment to diversity in medicine and actualizing patient-centric, value-based and equitable care delivery models.
Whitney Stevens, MD, PhD, Honored With ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award
Whitney Stevens, MD, PhD, ‘13, ‘14 GME, assistant professor of Allergy and Immunology and of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, received the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award in February 2024. This honor recognizes physician-scientists who are early in their first faculty appointment and have made notable achievements in their research.
Whitney Stevens, MD, PhD, ‘13, ‘14 GME, assistant professor of Allergy and Immunology and of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, received the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award in February 2024. This honor recognizes physician-scientists who are early in their first faculty appointment and have made notable achievements in their research.