Otolaryngology - Head and Neck & Surgery

Our program strongly encourages residents to be actively involved in research throughout their 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 allergy. Residents have dedicated one-month research blocks as a PGY2, PGY3 and PGY4. 

The DMC Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency curriculum is structured to advance your clinical and surgical expertise through a progressive, year-by-year training program. Our curriculum not only provides broad-based exposure to diverse ENT pathologies but also emphasizes our recognized strengths in General ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including orthognathic surgery and facial trauma, and Pediatric ENT.

PGY-1: Establishing a Strong Foundation

During the first year, residents develop essential clinical and surgical skills through targeted rotations. These rotations are conducted at our key affiliated centers, ensuring exposure to diverse patient care settings.

• General/Trauma Surgery (2 months): High-acuity surgical training at Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center and largest adult burn center, offering unmatched exposure to vascular, burn, and complex trauma care.
• Surgical Intensive Care (2 months): Skills in managing critically ill patients in the surgical intensive care unit at Harper University Hospital, including head and neck flap patients.
• Anesthesia (1 month): Fundamentals of airway management and patient safety in the operating room. This rotation is an excellent introduction to understanding the relationship between the surgeon and anesthesiologist - a crucial relationship for any otolaryngologist.
• Plastic Surgery (1 month): Specialized exposure to pediatric craniofacial reconstruction under a nationally recognized surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, including hands-on participation in the Cleft‑Craniofacial Program and Vascular Anomalies Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
  Pediatric ENT (3 months): Foundational training in managing the full spectrum of pediatric head and neck conditions including sleep disordered breathing, complex middle ear disease, cochlear implant, acute mastoiditis and sinus disease, and care of the cleft lip and palate patient. An emphasis is placed on airway management skills.
• Adult ENT (3 months): Establishment of core diagnostic and management skills for adult ENT patients including diseases of the sinuses, salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands.

PGY-2 through PGY-5: Advanced Clinical and Surgical Training

From the second year onward, the curriculum intensifies with subspecialty rotations designed to refine your expertise.

• Neurotology: Residents train at the Michigan Ear Institute, one of the leading centers for otologic and skull base surgery in the Midwest. The rotation emphasizes management of complex hearing and balance disorders including BPPV, Ménière’s disease, vestibular schwannomas, chronic ear disease, and cholesteatoma. Microsurgical skill development is prioritized, with progressive autonomy in temporal bone procedures.
  Rhinology: Spanning functional endoscopic sinus surgery, sinonasal tumor resection, CSF leak repair, and endoscopic transnasal access for pituitary and anterior skull base pathology. Residents are involved in both primary and revision cases, as well as reconstruction of complex skull base defects.
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Training includes management of facial trauma, congenital anomalies, and reconstructive surgery following oncologic resection. Residents gain experience in local flap design, scar revision, and aesthetic procedures.
• Head and Neck Surgery: Residents begin with a foundational experience in head and neck cancer surgery at Karmanos Cancer Institute during PGY-3. Further advanced oncologic training occurs during PGY-4 and PGY-5 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Residents participate in major resections, neck dissections, tracheal and laryngeal surgery, and coordinate perioperative care within multidisciplinary teams.
• Pediatric ENT: Pediatric ENT is a foundational strength of the program, with immersive training anchored at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, a high-volume tertiary referral center. Residents rotate with faculty across all five years, ensuring longitudinal experience with pediatric pathology. Dedicated time is spent in multidisciplinary clinics, including: Aerodigestive clinic, Cleft and Craniofacial clinic, Voice clinic, and Cochlear Implant clinic.

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery remains a very competitive specialty. USMLE/COMLEX 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.

Our Mission & History

Welcome to our Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Residency, a five-year ACGME-accredited program dedicated to training skilled, compassionate physicians. Over the years we have built a strong reputation for rigorous clinical education, diverse patient exposure, and a commitment to producing confident, board-eligible otolaryngologists.

• Selectivity & Class Size: We match two residents per year, ensuring personalized mentorship and ample hands-on experience.
• Clinical Exposure: Residents rotate through multiple affiliated centers, each offering a unique patient population and advanced surgical opportunities.
• Educational Focus: Our structured curriculum emphasizes surgical proficiency, clinical excellence, and a comprehensive understanding of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck pathologies.
  

What Makes Us Unique

• High Surgical Volume & Diverse Pathologies: Our residents encounter everything from complex head and neck cases to routine ENT procedures, cultivating broad technical and clinical expertise.
• Strong Mentorship: Faculty members are dedicated to resident education, offering guidance that spans from clinical skill-building to career development. Residents have the opportunity to develop close relationships with faculty that last beyond their five years of training.
• Competitive Specialty: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery remains highly sought-after, and we use a holistic approach in evaluating candidates through their letters of recommendation, USMLE/COMLEX scores, clerkship/medical school performance, and extracurricular achievements to identify top candidates.
  

Next Steps for Prospective Applicants

We strongly encourage interested students to rotate at our facility during their third or fourth year, allowing you to experience our program firsthand. For more information on application requirements, interview dates, and other common questions, please refer to the FAQ document linked at the bottom of this page.

Housing

Please find a list of nearby hotels and restaurants through the attached link that might be helpful during your rotation here. We do not offer housing assistance at this time.

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
• Presentation: 5-10-minute presentation given at the conclusion of the rotation on a topic of the students choice
• Professionalism: punctual, engaged member of the team that treats others with respect, communicates appropriately
• Upon completion of the rotation, students should demonstrate basic 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

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:

1. Completion of the ERAS application form
2. COMLEX/USMLE scores
3. Medical school transcripts
4. Three letters of recommendation from supervising physicians/researchers
5. 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 Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in March.

Residents have access to the extensive medical libraries and electronic resources of both the Detroit Medical Center and Michigan State University. A generous yearly stipend is provided to support educational activities such as national conferences, surgical workshops, and board review resources. All PGY‑3 residents participate in a dedicated week-long Temporal Bone Dissection Course at the Michigan Ear Institute. In addition, residents are encouraged to attend various hands-on courses throughout training, including opportunities in facial trauma, rhinology, and other subspecialty skill labs.

Regularly scheduled didactics include:

• Weekly resident-led education sessions
• Weekly grand rounds held jointly with Wayne State University residents and faculty
• Weekly head and neck tumor board sessions
• Monthly morbidity and mortality meetings
• Monthly pediatric radiology conference
• Monthly temporal bone lab
• Monthly neurotology journal club led by Michigan Ear Institute
• Quarterly complex pediatric case discussion
• Quarterly cosmetic injections skills lab
• Other miscellaneous journal clubs
• Other miscellaneous Michigan State University educational events

This integrated curriculum ensures that by the time you complete your residency, you will be well-equipped with both the clinical acumen and technical proficiency necessary to excel in a competitive field.

Students rotating on the two-week schedule will spend one week with the Adult Otolaryngology team at Harper University Hospital, Detroit Receiving Hospital, and Sinai Grace Hospital. Their second week will be spent 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?

The day before your rotation, students should reach out to the chief resident on service for directions. On the first day of the rotation, students will receive a hospital ID, parking pass, map of the facilities and computer access, then meet with your team. Badges cost $10 and must be paid for using cash.

Where do I park?

On the first day, please park at Children's Hospital's main parking deck or Harper Hospital. 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: Children’s Hospital of Michigan 2nd floor surgical lounge, by the west elevators
Adult: Resident lounge at Harper University Hospital, Brush Building 5th floor

How do I page?

To page internally use any hospital phone, dial 122, enter pager#, dial your call back number and press #. Our service pagers are as follows: HUH/DRH #90030, SGH #8460, CHM #5914.

What is the didactic schedule?

• Monday morning resident-led education 7:00-8:00 AM
• Wednesday morning grand rounds 7:30-9:30 AM
• Wednesday morning tumor board 9:30-10:30 AM
• Additional educational opportunities including workshop labs and journal clubs will be directly communicated with the student

 

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 the 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. Know and review for the surgical cases for the upcoming day and be familiar with the indications, contraindications, relevant anatomy, surgical steps and post-operative care.

What materials do I need to bring for daily duties?

You can obtain a supply of tongue depressors from the hospital. If you have it available please also bring an otoscope. Other helpful materials include a tuning fork, headlight, and pen light.

How long should I rotate?

A four-week rotation is preferred to gain comprehensive exposure, but two-week rotations are also accepted and can still provide meaningful clinical experience.

What do I need to read?

Books:

• Cummings' or Bailey's for background reading and knowledge
• Myer’s Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
• KJ Lee or Pasha for bulleted points/summaries

Online Resources: https://www.entnet.org/resources

• Primary Care Otolaryngology
• AAOHNS Resident Manual of Trauma to the 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.

Temporary housing for the duration of the rotation is available, however space is limited.  Please contact Samantha Eddings at the email below for more information.

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
• J. Lee - Essential Otolaryngology
• Raza Pasha – Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• ENT Secrets

• American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology– Head & Neck Surgery
• American Osteopathic Associationlist 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: [email protected]

Bianca Siegel, MD

• Medical School: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
• Residency: Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
• Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Nathan Gonik, MD

• Medical School: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
• Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
• Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI

Mallory O’Niel, MD

• Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
• Recent Publications:
  • O’Niel MB, Cassidy LD, TR Link, Kerschner JE. Tracking tympanostomy tube outcomes in pediatric patients with otitis media. Int J Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2015 Aug;79(8):1275-8.
  • O'Niel MB, Runge CL, Friedland DR, Kerschner JE. Patient outcomes in magnet-based implantable auditory assist devices. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Apr 24.
  • O'Niel MB, Chun RH, Conley SF. Ulcerative lesions as a rare cause of laryngotracheitis in the pediatric population. Am J Otolaryngol. 2013 Sep-Oct;34(5):541-4.

Arlene Rozzelle, MD

• Medical School: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
  Residency: General Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Brown University, Providence, RI
  Fellowship: Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
• Recent Publications:
  • Busuito C, Vandjelovic N, Flis D, Rozzelle A. Comparison of Pre and Postoperative Sleep Studies on Patients Undergoing Sphincter Pharyngoplasty. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. In press April 2017.
  • Hashmi A, Marupudi NI, Sood S, Rozzelle A. Effect of Preoperative Molding Helmet in Patients with Sagittal Synostosis. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2017 June 28(4):898-903
  • Bangiyev JN, Traboulsi H, Abdulhamid I, Rozzelle A, Thottam PJ. Sleep Architecture in Pierre-Robin Sequence: The Effect of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2016 Oct;89: 72-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.07.019
  • Hashmi A, Marupudi NI, Sood S, Rozzelle A. Effect of Preoperative Molding Helmet in Patients with Sagittal Synostosis. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2017 Jun;28(4):898-903. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003512
  • Ahmed Z, Stricker L, Rozzelle A, Zestos M. Aprotinin and transfusion requirements in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2014 Feb;24(2):141-5. doi: 10.1111/pan.12279

Cecilia Canto Helwig, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat, Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Education

• Medical School: University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
• Residency: (Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery) University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
• Fellowship: (Pediatric Otolaryngology) Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA
• Medical Specialties: Pediatric Otolaryngology and specifically Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implantation
• Associations: American Academy of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), Chilean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chilean Medical Society

Carissa Wentland, DO, FAOCO-HNS

Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Education:

• Medical School: AT Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
• Internship and Residency: (Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery) Genesys Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University, Grand Blanc, MI
• Fellowship: (Pediatric Otolaryngology) Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; (Advanced Otology) University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Associations:

• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF)
• American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO)
• American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology (AOCOO-HNS)
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

DMC Hospital Affiliation:

• Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Wesley Hicks Jr, MD
Ryan McSpadden, MD
Vishal Gupta, MD
Kimberly Wooten, MD
Moni Kuriakose, MD
Robert Lohman, MD
Cemile Ozturk, MD

Richard Wandzel, DO
Howard Yerman, MD
Steven Kin, DO

Samba Bathula, MD - Otolaryngology Chief at Sinai Grace Hospital Medical Training: Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India Residency: Guntur Medical College, Guntur, India Fellowship: Head& Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology – Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI	Ilka Naumann, MD Medical Training: Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany Residency: Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN Fellowship: Otology/Neurotology – Michigan Ear Institute, Farmington Hills, MI	Andrew Ross, DO Medical Training: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: Detroit Medical Center - Detroit, MI
Noah Stern, DO, Residency Program Director Medical Training: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI Residency: Otolaryngology – Facial Plastic Surgery, Michigan State University / Pontiac Osteopathic Regional Medical Center, Pontiac, MI (2006–2011)	Dr. Jeevaka Yapa, DDS, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Medical Training: DDS, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI (1987–1991) Residency: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (1992–1996)	Cecilia Canto Helwig, MD Medical Training: University of Chile, Santiago, ChileResidency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Chile, Santiago, ChileFellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA
Nathan Gonik, MD Medical Training: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI	Mallory O’Niel, MD Medical Training: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN	Bianca Siegel, MD Medical Training: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Residency: Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Carissa Wentland, DO Medical Training: AT Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO Residency: Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Genesys Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University, Grand Blanc, MI Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Advanced Otology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

 

Dennis Bojrab, MD
Michael LaRouere, MD
Elenor Chan, MD
Robert Hong, MD
John Zappia, MD
Eric Sargent, MD
Seilesh Babu, MDCandice Colby, MD

2025 Graduates

Kelsey Eaton, DO
Fellowship: Pediatric otolaryngology - University of Michigan
Medical School: Midwestern University

Christian Gluck, MD, PhD
Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgery – Penn State College of Medicine
Medical School: University at Buffalo 

 

2024 Graduates

Rebecca Mahoney, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Summit, WI
Medical School: Rocky Vista University

Andrew Ross, DO
Current Appointment: Detroit Medical Center - Detroit, MI
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

2023 Graduates

Tyler Patrick, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Ellsworth, ME
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Steven Engebretsen, DO
Fellowship: Pediatric otolaryngology - University of California San Francisco
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

2022 Graduates

Aileen Kerns, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Hollywood, FL
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dustin Jones, DO
Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Rush University Medical Center
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

2021 Graduates
Luxman Srikantha, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Dayton, OH
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Chantal Barbot, DOFellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology - Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

2020 Graduates

Pamela Hanson, DOCurrent Appointment: Private Practice – Montgomery, AL
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jay Szekely, DO
Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

2019 Graduates

Jason Brown, DO
Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Benjamin Kelley, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice –Bradenton, FL
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie

2018 Graduates

Eric Sugihara, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Fullerton, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona Campus

Nathan Vandjelovic
Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children through Thomas Jefferson University in Wilmington, DE.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus

2017 Graduates

Michel Evans, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Danville, VA
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Clearwater Christian College – B.S. Pre-Med

Jennifer Christenson, DO
Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgery – Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Michigan – B.A. Spanish

2016 Graduates

John Bangiyev, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Greater Detroit Area
Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology – University of Utah
Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Missouri – Columbia

Monica Kieu, DO
Current Appointment: Private Practice – Marina Del Rey, CA
Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Toronto
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Undergraduate: University of California – Riverside – B.S. Anthropology

2015 Graduates

Sweeti Shah (Patel) 
Fellowship in Pediatrics: Children’s Mercy/University of Kansas – Kansas City, MO
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus

Shoib Sana, DO
Fellowship in Otology: Paparella Ear / Head and Neck Institute – Minneapolis, MN
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Creighton University – B.S. Chemistry

Terry Yeung, DO
Fellowship in Facial Plastics and Aesthetics:  Atlanta, GA
Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles – B.A. Sociology

2014 Graduates

Ian Humphreys, DO
Current Position: Assistant Professor Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine – Seattle, WA
Fellowship: Stanford University - Rhinology
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh -  B.S. Biology

Jennifer Lane, DO
Private Practice: Otolaryngologist at Swedish American Medical Group – Rockford, IL
Medical School: Des Moines University
Undergraduate: University of South Florida – B.S. Biology

Prasad Thottam, DO 
Current Position: Michigan Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates – Detroit, MI
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pediatric Otolaryngology
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: John Carroll University - B.S. Biology, B.A. History

At DMC it is our priority to train physicians who will make significant contributions to the advancement of our specialty. To that end, intensive research experience is provided under the mentorship of distinguished faculty. Our residents continue to publish articles in major scholarly journals and present at national academy meetings. Financial support is provided for all residents participating in podium or poster presentations. Below is a brief summary of more recent achievements. 

Honors and Awards

MSUCOM-SCS ENT Research Day 2022 Winner “Preoperative Antibiotics and Postoperative Drains in Failed Pediatric Deep Neck Space Abscess Management” – Steven Engebretsen

Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine 2014 - Ian Humphreys

AOCOO-HNS GME Foreign Travel Grant 2014 - Monica Kieu

The Michigan Otolaryngological Society 2012, Walter M. Belenky MD Resident Research Award, 3rd place. "Intraoperative use of FloSeal with adenotonsillectomy to prevent adverse postoperative outcomes" - Steven Dyer

AAOCOO Resident Research Award in Otolaryngology – HNS 2012, 3rd place 2012, Isolated Unilateral Sphenoid Sinusitis Leading to Contralateral Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report" - Steven Dyer

MOA Scientific Convention, Scientific Research Competition 2012, 2nd place, Intraoperative use of FloSeal with adenotonsillectomy to prevent adverse postoperative outcomes - Steven Dyer

AAO-HNSF Resident Leadership Grant 2012, grant to attend annual meeting - Prasad Thottam

Society Pediatric Urology (SPU) Annual Research Grant 2012-13, "Is Adenotonsillectomy the therapy of choice for enuresis, L. Kovacevic, PJ Thottam, DN Madgy, I Abdulhamid, Y Lakshmanan. Team awarded a $30,000 grant by the SPU for ongoing research evaluating nocturnal enuresis resolution after adenotonsillectomy - Prasad Thottam

AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Grant 2012 - Ian Humphreys

AOCOO-HNS Humanitarian Travel Grant 2012 - Ian Humphreys

Dr. Brandon Weissman

Dr. Brian Young

 

Dr. Mikayla Maiuro

Dr. Joseph Norman

 

Dr. Cristian Ramon Contreras

Dr. Lauren Polcaro

 

Dr. Shannon Sturgeon De La Via

Dr. Jithin John

 

Dr. Sruti Kamlesh Desai

Dr. Nicholas Fred Faust