Washington University Program Coordinator LaWanda Jackson reflects on life with an empty nest and her rewarding duties in the Otolaryngology Department What is your current title, and how long have you been with WashU and what did you do before that? I currently work as the Program Coordinator for the Patient Access Department in Otolaryngology. […]
A thyroid nodule is a small firm lump or growth of abnormal tissue in the thyroid gland. The condition likely affects between 50 and 65% of the population, but most are benign and go undetected because they don’t cause symptoms. For those that do, a new nonsurgical procedure – called radiofrequency ablation or RFA – […]
Otolaryngology Chief Residents applying for surgical fellowships have matched with outstanding programs across the country. We asked each about their match; what was important to them in ranking fellowship sites; and what they were most looking forward to in this next stage of their training. Please join us in congratulating them in advancing toward this […]
Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD, professor and Virginia Merrill Bloedel chair of the department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at University of Washington Medical Center delivered the 44th annual Senturia Lecture to the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine on Nov. 13. Rubinstein received undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering at Brown […]
The Voice and Airway Division of the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University left their mark recently at the Fall Voice Conference held in Phoenix, October 25-27. The event, sponsored by the Alliance for Voice Airway and Swallowing Education is attended by practicing laryngologists and speech-language pathologists as well as all types of trainees. WashU […]
At the Department of Otolaryngology’s annual Town Hall last month, 23 employees were recognized for their years of service and dedication to the department and Washington University. Anniversaries ranging from five years to 35 years were celebrated. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals. 5 Years Amy Isom Jessica Kientzel Kerrie Layton Lewis Rolen […]
A new study at Washington University School of Medicine hopes to shed some light on one of the most common causes of hearing loss in newborns – a viral infection known as cytomegalovirus or CMV. Pediatric otolaryngologist and Principal Investigator Keiko Hirose, MD, knows well the risk of CMV infection in utero. Her lab studies […]
The Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University has moved their clinic into the new Siteman Cancer Center at 4500 Forest Park Ave. Formerly housed on the 11th floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, the division now occupies one full hallway on the 5th floor of Siteman’s new […]
The new state-of-the-art surgical simulation lab on the medical school campus of Washington University in St. Louis provides surgical trainees access to a risk-free environment in which to practice surgical procedures. But it’s not just for surgery. Audiology and Deaf Education students in WashU’s Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) are taking advantage of […]
Washington University PACS Program Coordinator Rene’ Miller reflects on her 26-year career at WashU, shares her love for soccer, and plans to tackle her bucket list. What is your current title, and how long have you been with WashU and what did you do before that? My current title is Program Coordinator I. I have […]