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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Education

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.

OHNS Essentials Boot Camp

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

Upcoming Events

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Cochlear Mechanics and Ionic Reservoirs in Auditory Function, Dysfunction and Therapy

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.

The Auditory Cortical Manifold: Unraveling the Population Code for Natural Sounds in Normal Hearing and Hearing Loss

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.

Role of Glia in Brain Function and Injury Response

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.

2026 Charles J. Krause Lectureship

The Charles J. Krause MD Lectureship aims to further the understanding of research advances in otolaryngology in both basic science and clinical applications.

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2026 Michigan Work Society Meeting

Biennial two-day alumni event for former and current clinical faculty, fellows and residents of the department. (This event is not open to the general public.)

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Work Society Meeting

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After near-fatal car crash, singer regains voice at U-M Vocal Health Center

Patient regains singing voice after near-death car crash at U-M Vocal Health Center.

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Michael J. Brenner, MD, FACS: Advancing Interprofessional Approaches to Medical Education

Michael J. Brenner, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical School. His interest in medical education comes from a desire to apply rigor and evidence-informed strategies to real-world patient care. In this spotlight, he discusses his approach to teaching, his goals for the future of health professions education, and the experiences that continue to shape his work.

Department News

Introducing Our 2026 Incoming Residency Class

Meet the newest residents to join our program.

Health Lab Podcast

Ragweed Pollen Shows Negative Effect of Quality of Life for Some

Ragweed pollen levels correlated with worse chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms.

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Pollen exposure linked to worse quality of life for chronic sinus infection sufferers

The results of a Michigan Medicine pilot study suggest long term exposure to higher pollen levels leads to worse symptoms and quality of life for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.

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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer

University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target PP2A and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.