Staff recognized for years of service

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 […]

Q&A with PACS Program Coordinator Rene’ Miller

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 […]

Q&A with Clinical Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist Sallie Vanderhoof

Washington University Clinical Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist Sallie Vanderhoof shares her passion for being a mom and traveling. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT?  I am an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist in the cochlear implant program.  I have been with the department for twenty-three years.  […]

Q&A with Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst Cody Dayton

Cody Dayton Skydiving in June 2024

Washington University Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst Cody Dayton shares his passion for finances and his underwater pastimes. What is your current title and how long have you been with WashU ENT? I am the Director of Revenue Cycle & Financial Analyst. I have been with the department for a year and 5 […]

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 […]