We are very proud of our current residents. Please browse their profiles (click on any name below) to see what it takes to become one of ours.
James W. Bao, MD, MSCI
MD: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
I have had many great experiences with the faculty, staff, and residents during my T32 predoctoral research year and my away rotation at Washington University. Not only is WashU a distinguished program with excellent operative experience and research opportunities, I always felt personally supported and cared for by the people around me.
Tom Barrett, MD
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
“I’m continually impressed by my fantastic co-residents, our outstanding and approachable faculty, and the tremendous range of opportunities we have both academically and in the OR.”
Andre Burnham, MD
MD: Emory University School of Medicine
I am very excited to be joining the Washington University ENT community. I was very impressed on my interview day by the culture of the residency and department in addition to the outstanding clinical and research training. The city seems like an amazing place to live, and my wife and I are very much looking forward to starting the next chapter of our lives in St. Louis.
Andrew Charap, MD
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
“I’m thrilled to be starting my career in otolaryngology surrounded by a group of faculty and residents who are committed to clinical and research excellence, mentorship, and culture of support. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of all the opportunities St. Louis and WashU have to offer!”
Samuel J. Cler, MD
MD: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
WashU Otolaryngology offers everything I could want in a training program – a tremendous operative experience, strong representation of all sub-specialties, and research support that is second to none. For me, however, the most important part is the people. The residents and faculty are very welcoming, which makes the program feel like a family.
Sabina Dang, MD
MD: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to learn beside such fantastic faculty and co-residents in an exceptionally supportive and collegial environment.”
Katherine L. Garvey, MD, MPH
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
“I was thrilled and honored to match at Washington University in St. Louis! It is such a privilege to train in a department that is committed to excellence in clinical and surgical care as well as research. On my interview day, I remember being so impressed by the incredible culture amongst residents and attendings – I feel very lucky to join this team.”
Shivee Gilja, MD
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
I am so excited to have matched the research track at WashU and join a program with such exceptional clinical training and endless research opportunities! I feel fortunate to join a legacy of amazing otolaryngologists who have trained at WashU, including some of my own mentors from medical school.
Amrita Hari-Raj, MD
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
“It is a tremendous honor for me to join the otolaryngology residency and train with this outstanding league of leaders and mentors of our field. I am thrilled to return as a resident physician to partake of strong surgical training, robust research opportunities, and a collaborative learning environment.”
Daniel Lander, MD, MSCI
MD, MSCI: Washington University School of Medicine
“Wash U’s combination of clinical training, research opportunities, and program culture is truly special. I am very grateful for the opportunity to train here.”
David Lee, MD, MSCI
MD: University of California, San Francisco
“Our monthly social events are always a big hit, and they are sponsored by the department. They really care!”
Chad A. Nieri, MD
MD: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
It is an honor to have the opportunity to train in a program that provides excellent surgical and clinical training as well as endless research opportunities in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. I am thrilled to be a member of such a collegial residency family and to contribute to the culture of developing world-class surgeons and physician-scientists.
Olivia Nixon-Hemelt, MD
MD: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
I am so excited to have matched at Washington University in St. Louis! The opportunity to train with such excellent clinicians and researchers is undoubtedly an honor, but what ultimately sealed my decision was the authenticity and kindness of the faculty and residents that I met on my interview day. The thoughtfulness, innovation, and excellence with which WashU approaches patient care is unmatched. I feel so honored to join the ranks!
Andrew Parker, MD
MD: Tulane University School of Medicine
I am delighted to join the WashU Otolaryngology family and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my training at such a phenomenal program! During my sub-internship, I was impressed not only with residents’ surgical skill and clinical knowledge but also the kindness and support from residents and faculty alike
Andrew M. Peterson, MD, MSCI
MD: University of Missouri – Kansas City
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to start residency at Washington University in my hometown of St. Louis. My draws to the program are the high-volume operative exposure, research opportunities, and awesome people.
Joseph Roh, MD
MD: Washington University School of Medicine
“I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to stay and train at Washington University and its incredible otolaryngology department. More than just a place on the cutting edge of practice and research, it is filled with amazing people through and through.”
Daniel Romano, MD
MD: Indiana University School of Medicine
“I was drawn to WashU by the exceptionally strong and well-rounded surgical training, the quality of research, the livability of the city of St. Louis, and the world-renowned faculty. I was ultimately sold on the supportive and collegial culture conveyed by faculty and resident interviewers, who were as congenial and down-to-earth as they are esteemed and accomplished.”
Prithwijit Roychowdhury, MD
MD: University of Massachusetts School of Medicine
“I am thrilled to join the WashU community and begin my career in otolaryngology! It is an honor to be able to train at a program that balances an incredible clinical and surgical training with limitless research opportunities, all in a collaborative and supportive environment.”
Holly N. Sprow, MD
MD: Tufts University School of Medicine
I am very honored and excited to be at one of the best clinical and research training programs in the country. I chose WashU for its high-operative volume, supportive faculty and residents, resources, and research opportunities.
William Strober, MD, MSCI
MD: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
“I’m excited to be joining this group of amazing physicians at such an impressive institution!”
William Townsend, MD
MD: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
I am thrilled to embark on this incredible journey with WashU Otolaryngology! The opportunity to train alongside esteemed faculty and fellow residents in such a dynamic and supportive environment is truly a dream come true. I am eager to contribute to WashU’s rich tradition of clinical excellence and groundbreaking research, and I cannot wait to immerse myself in all that this prestigious program has to offer.
Ruben Ulloa Jr., MD
MD: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
I was drawn to Washington University in St. Louis for its longstanding history of innovation and discovery fueled by research, its culture of collaboration, and clinical breadth and depth in otolaryngology. On interview day, I felt very welcomed and continue to feel welcomed and supported by everyone I have met here.
Jordan Varghese, MD, MSCI
MD: Emory University School of Medicine
“Impressed by the world-class surgical training alongside research expertise from approachable faculty.”
Emma Watson, MD, PhD
MD: Baylor College of Medicine
“I am ecstatic to match into otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis, and I am honored to be able to train at a place with both surgical and research excellence. I look forward to working hard with supportive co-residents and faculty, learning all I can, and taking care of patients as I continue on my path to become a surgeon-scientist!”
Matthew J. Wu, MD
MD: Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University, Chicago
“I am thrilled to start my career in otolaryngology at WashU and join an incredible group of faculty, residents, and supportive family. I am excited to train with excellent leaders and mentors in the field and be part of an amazing culture that cultivates great clinical training and research opportunities!”
Stephanie Youssef, MD
MD: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
“It is a privilege to train with esteemed faculty members that are invested in helping me become a capable, well-rounded otolaryngologist.”