Q&A with Grant Specialist Beth Fisher

Washington University Grant Specialist Beth Fisher shares highlights from her 27 plus year journey at Washington University and some of the things she enjoys in her pastimes. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT? My current title is Grant Specialist II and Faculty Coordinator. I started working for […]

Q&A with Physician Assistant Melissa Portell

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Washington University Physician Assistant Melissa Portell shares the joy she receives spending time with family, riding, and accompanying head and neck cancer patients through their survivorship journey. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT? I am a physician assistant that sees mostly head and neck cancer patients, and […]

Match results are in!

Otolaryngology resident match results were announced March 15, and five outstanding medical school graduates will join the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine as our newest residents. The National Resident Matching Program uses a computerized mathematical algorithm to place each applicant with their preferred residency positions at programs that also prefer them. […]

Q&A with Clinical Audiologist Rachael Mangiore

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Rachael Mangiore’s Sicilian heritage instilled strong family ties, so it’s no surprise she longed to return to her Washington University family. What is your current title and how long have you been with Oto? I am a clinical audiologist with the adult audiology team, and I have been with Washington University for almost five years […]

Q&A with Surgery Scheduler Amy Isom

Scheduler Amy Isom describes herself as a hopeless homebody who enjoys nothing more than sharing a good movie with her family…as long as the house is tidy! What is your current title and how long have you been with Oto? My title is pre-certification coordinator, but I primarily work as a surgery scheduler. I have […]

Q&A with Clinical Audiologist Judy Peterein

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Judy Peterein shares what has motivated her 40-year career as an audiologist and how she enjoys her free time. What is your current title and how long have you been with the Department of Otolaryngology? I am a clinical audiologist, and I have been with the department 40 years.  Prior to that, I worked briefly […]

Q&A with Clinic Coordinator Lisa Tainter

What is your current title and how long have you been with Oto? With WashU? What did you do prior to that? I currently serve as Clinic Coordinator for our 450 North New Ballas location.  I have had the pleasure of working with Jacques Herzog, MD, for 24 years now, having merged with Washington University […]

Q&A with Nurse Practitioner Misty Vogt

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Nurse Practitioner Misty Vogt shares her love for learning and a secret passion for woodworking. What is your current title and how long have you been with Oto? My current title is Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Otology, a position I’ve held for only about 1.5 years.  Prior to joining Washington University, I was […]

Town Hall highlights growth, productivity and success

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Last month, the Department of Otolaryngology held its annual Town Hall where Lindburg Professor and Chair Craig Buchman, MD, shared highlights of department growth, success, and plans for the future. The department recognized significant growth in the clinical mission as evidenced by the increase in outpatient visits, surgical cases, clinical staff and physicians. Faculty recruitment […]

Kim brings groundbreaking imaging techniques to WashU ENT

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Jinkyung Kim, PhD, has joined the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine. A specialist in biological imaging, Kim has developed novel techniques that allow real time observation of cellular activity in the living mammalian cochlea. Kim received her doctoral degree at the School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of […]