Q&A with Neurotology Fellow Matthew A. Shew

Why did you pick Wash U for your fellowship? After interviewing, I remember being immediately impressed by the scope and depth of the training, the leadership both locally and nationally, and the overall completeness of the program. While WashU was a new program, it was clearly evident to me that the training had some of […]

Q&A with Senior Resident Stephanie Chen

Q. What do you like most about the residency program at WashU?                                                                                                                                       The best part of our residency program is our entire WashU family. I love my fellow co-residents and am constantly impressed and inspired by them. We hang out a ton outside of work because we actually enjoy each other’s company, which I think […]

Q&A with Clinic Manager Dorian Pierce

What do you do at WashU? I currently serve as clinic manager for the pediatric division of the Department of Otolaryngology.  I do whatever it takes to make sure each clinic runs smoothly. I oversee clinic staff and fill in as needed. What do you like most about WashU? There are many things that I love […]

Time for some fun!

Let’s get together! While we can’t get together in person, we can still have some healthy remote fun.  The department Social Committee recently conducted an email survey to get some feedback on what you wanted. Survey Results Our survey had 84 respondents, and this is what they (and you) told us: Frequency of social events:  […]

Meet our new fellows

Welcoming two new fellows: Dr. Hanick in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and C. Burton Wood in the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction.

Q&A with resident Zachary Douglas

What do you like most about the residency program at Wash U? The best thing about training at WashU has been the people. This is one of the largest ENT residency programs in the country and we have an incredible group of fun, down-to-earth, and exceptionally talented people. We have a very positive culture, and […]

Q&A with audiologist Laura Holden

Laura Holden, AuD, is a clinical audiologist and research scientist that has worked in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University for 34 years, most of that time with cochlear implant patients. What caused you to choose the field of speech and hearing? I was interested in the health care profession but really didn’t know […]

Q&A with Research Statistician Dorina Kallogjeri

Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH, is the research statistician behind the Clinical Outcomes Research Office, assisting our department’s investigators on everything from framing their research to evaluating results. Dr. Kallogjeri spent some time with us reflecting on what brought her to Washington University and what she loves about her job What do you enjoy most about […]

Q & A with neurotologist Joel Goebel

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What about your work makes you the most proud? I came to Wash U School of Medicine in 1976 as a student and found a home here at the School and ENT Department as my sole medical institution to this day. As a junior ENT resident, I was mentored by Malcolm Stroud, MD in a […]

Q & A with head and neck surgeon Patrik Pipkorn

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What is your background and how did you end up at WashU? I am originally from Sweden where I grew up and did my medical training as well as residency. I did my last year of residency in Cape Town, South Africa with Dr. Johan Fagan. I then pursued a fellowship in head and neck surgery in […]