All application materials are processed by the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) at http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/ . The application process requires the following: Completion of the ERAS application form COMLEX/USMLE scores Medical school transcripts Three letters of recommendation from supervising physicians/researchers Dean's Letter Interviews are by invitation only and are generally held in January. Priority is given to students who have rotated with our program. Interviews cannot be scheduled until all materials are received by ERAS. Residents will be matched through the National Match Service in mid-March.

The AAO-HNS website (www.entnet.org) provides several educational resources for medical students. We highly recommend Primary Care Otolaryngology as it provides a wonderful general overview of common problems faced in ENT. Other suggested reading: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines Cummings Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Bailey’s Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology K.J. Lee - Essential Otolaryngology Raza Pasha – Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery ENT Secrets

The first year of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery training is a specialty track surgical internship and includes: 2 months hospital-based general surgery 1 month anesthesia 2 months intensive care unit 1 month plastic surgery 3 months pediatric ENT 3 months adult ENT During years 2 through 5 of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery training include rotations in the following subspecialties: Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery Neurotology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Allergy and Immunology Rhinology & Skull Base Facial Plastic Surgery Residents are trained in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care as they participate in Tumor Board, Multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team Clinic and Pediatric Sleep Conference.

Residents have access to both Detroit Medical Center’s and Michigan State University’s extensive medical library and electronic resources. A generous yearly stipend is allotted for educational pursuits. A cadaver lab is available with monthly attending led dissections for different head and neck surgeries. The Temporal Bone Lab provides an individual workstation for each resident complete with operating microscopes and updated drill and instrument systems. Residents have access to a virtually unlimited supply of temporal bones. In addition, there are multiple opportunities throughout the year to attend academy meetings, laboratory courses, and hands-on workshops. Regularly scheduled didactics include: Monday morning resident lead lectures Quarterly journal clubs Wednesday morning Grand Rounds AAO-HNSF Home Study Course Quarterly Morbidity & Mortality meetings Weekly Head & Neck tumor board Monthly Michigan Ear Institute grand rounds Monthly Michigan State University educational events

Our program strongly encourages residents to be actively involved in research throughout their residency. There are three dedicated research months spread out from the second to fourth year of residency. Department faculty and residents are involved in a variety of major research areas including laryngology and voice disorders, sleep disorders, pediatric otolaryngology, sinus/rhinology, otology, and immunology. To view a list of past and current research projects, please see the Past Residents Accomplishments section below.

Students rotating on the two-week schedule will spend one week with the Harper University Hospital/Detroit Receiving Hospital Otolaryngology team and one week with the Pediatric Otolaryngology team at Children's Hospital of Michigan. Those on the four-week schedule will rotate two weeks on each service.

What will happen on my first day? You will receive a hospital ID, parking pass, map of the facilities and computer access (if doing a 1 month rotation. Request must be at least 2 weeks prior to start of rotation), then meet with your team. Where do I park? Day 1, park at Children's Hospital's main parking deck. Please make sure to get a ticket so it can be validated. For the remainder of your rotation you will park in the assigned lot/garage given to you by parking services. Where do I meet for rounds? Pediatrics: CHM 2nd floor Surgical Lounge Adult: Ground floor Harper Surgical Lounge For a 4-week rotation, there will be 2 weeks on children's and two weeks on adult service. How do I page? To page internally, use any hospital phone, dial 122, enter pager#, (Peds 5914) (Adult 90030), dial your call back number and press # What is the didactic schedule? Every Monday: Resident lead didactics 0700-0800 Every Wednesday: Grand rounds 0730-0930 Every Wednesday: Tumor Board 0930-1030 Every 1st Thursday: Temporal bone lab Every 4th Monday: Cadaver dissection lab What will my role be as a student on the ENT team? This will vary, but in general, you should have supplies ready for rounds. You will be asked to see patients in clinic and present them to the resident/attending. Also, you may be asked to see consults in the hospital and present them to the resident and write notes if you have computer access. Know the cases for the upcoming day and be familiar with the indications and relevant anatomy. What materials do I need to bring for daily duties? Otoscope, with speculum, tuning fork, stethoscope, headlight (if you have one), and tongue depressors. How long should I rotate? For an audition rotation, a four week rotation is preferred, but not required. What do I need to read? Books: Cummings' or Bailey's for case preparation (Bailey's is an easier read) Lalwani Current Diagnosis and Treatment: quicker read KJ Lee or Pasha for bulleted points/summaries Online Resources: https://www.entnet.org/resources Primary Care Otolaryngology Resident Trauma Manual of Face, Head and Neck Quick Reference Guide to TNM Staging of Head and Neck Cancer and Neck Dissection Classification, 4th Edition Be familiar with the AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guidelines: http://www.entnet.org/content/clinical-practice-guidelines What is the DMC Department of Otolaryngology ACGME Status? The DMC Department of Otolaryngology has been granted ACGME accreditation. We will continue to strive to meet the expectations of both the AOA and ACGME as well as serve as an outstanding learning environment for our medical students and residents.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Q: Prospective Residents

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery remains a very competitive specialty. COMLEX/USMLE scores, clerkship and medical school grades, as well as extracurricular accomplishments are just a few of the criteria used to evaluate potential candidates. Students interested in applying to our residency program are strongly encouraged to rotate at our facility during their 3rd or 4th year. Additionally, please refer to the document attached at the bottom of this page for frequently asked questions.

Q: Specific Expectations

Medical students are expected to be active participants while on service. Evaluations are based on the following aspects: Medical knowledge - head and neck anatomy, basic otolaryngology concepts as discussed in the above reading material Patient care - participation during rounds, surgeries, and clinic Problem-based learning - 5-10-minute presentation given on patient/topic based on exposure during rotation Professionalism - punctual, engaged members of a team Communication skills, bedside manner Otolaryngology skills - upon completion of the rotation, students should demonstrate proficiency in the following: Comprehensive head and neck examination Interpretation of audiograms Assist flexible laryngoscopy with identification of structures Tracheostomy tube change Basic wound closure/suturing/care

Q: Helpful Links & Contact Us

Helpful Links American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery American Osteopathic Association list of residencies Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine Statewide Campus System Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) National Matching Services American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology American Rhinologic Society American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Contact Us Residency Program Director Noah Stern, DO 4160 John R St Suite #1007 Detroit, MI 48201 ph (313)-966-947 | email: nstern@dmc.org

Welcome/Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Detroit Medical Center Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency program. The Residency is a five-year program approved under the American Council for Graduate Medical Education leading to board eligibility by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Two highly qualified candidates are chosen per year. During your training at the DMC, candidates will encounter a fast paced environment with significant exposure to complex adult and pediatric ailments providing an exceptional surgical and clinical experience. The goal of our program is to expose the residents to the breadth of Otolaryngology head and neck pathologies. This is accomplished through an intensive and rigorous clinical and surgical experience, strong didactics, and clinical research. Under the close supervision of our widely recognized faculty, residents receive broad training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi. Additional intensive training is provided covering maxillofacial trauma and orthognathic surgery throughout the calendar year. The program integrates training at seven university-based medical centers: DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, DMC Harper University Hospital, DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Michigan Ear Institute and Roswell Park Cancer Center, a national comprehensive cancer center. Additional rotations in Head and Neck Surgery are completed in collaboration with Wayne State University Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Karmanos Cancer Center.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Welcome/Overview

Otolaryngology Program Information

Helpful Links

Contact Us

What will happen on my first day?

Where do I park?

Where do I meet for rounds?

How do I page?

What is the didactic schedule?

What will my role be as a student on the ENT team?

What materials do I need to bring for daily duties?

How long should I rotate?

What do I need to read?

What is the DMC Department of Otolaryngology ACGME Status?

Otolaryngology Faculty & Staff

Samba Bathula, MD - Otolaryngology Chief at Sinai Grace Hospital

Ilka Naumann, MD, Otology/Neurotology

Noah Stern, DO, Residency Program Director

Jeevaka W. Yapa D.D.S

Bianca Siegel, MD

Nathan Gonik, MD

Mallory O’Niel, MD

Arlene Rozzelle, MD

Cecilia Canto Helwig, MD

Carissa Wentland, DO, FAOCO-HNS

Otolaryngology Residents

2022 Graduates

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2020 Graduates

2019 Graduates

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