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.

OHNS Essentials Boot Camp

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

Upcoming Events

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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

The Potential and Pitfalls of Hair Cell Regeneration by Transcription Factor Reprogramming

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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Podcast: Supporting Student Success: Building Well-Being into Medical Education
Medical School News

Podcast: Supporting student success: Building well-being into medical education

In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.
Smiling double portrait of David and Lori Liner standing close together.
Philanthropy News

Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care

Grateful for the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner are supporting better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer.
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Department News

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors
Before and after photos of a patient in the hospital with a breaking tube and later in his car after surgery closed his tracheostomy.
Health Lab

Weight loss and surgery restore patient’s throat after near-death brush with likely COVID

After a near-death brush with Covid, Michigan Medicine patient lost 361 pounds and underwent five operations to have his tracheostomy tube removed.
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News Release

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings
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Department News

Welcome Yunlu Zhu, PhD

Get to know the newest faculty member in our department.