Noel Jabbour, MD, MS,
1 New Chairman Announcement 3 Reflection on a Mentor 4 Graduating Residents 4 Graduating Fellows 6 Brain Health Initiative 8 Incoming Residents 9 Incoming Fellows 10 Alumni Spotlight 12 CME Announcement 13 Webinar Information Back Cover
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In most colleges and universities, the summer is a slow season; students leave campus, professors take some time off, and the buildings and grounds seem to breathe a sigh of relief in the lull before another academic year. But not so in academic medical centers, where June and July are exceptionally busy and exciting times. Residency graduates complete their years of training and freshly minted doctors arrive and are welcomed to several years of grueling training. At the UPMC Department of Otolaryngology, excitement is very much in the air during this transition time, but the beginning and the end of the academic year also look distinctly different here than at almost all academic Otolaryngology departments in the country. This is namely due to the Capstone Course for our graduating chief residents (5th year residents) and the Deliberate Practice Course for our incoming interns (1st year residents). Our residency program consists of 5 years of training, with 5 residents per class. This year, we said goodbye to 5 graduates who all went on to fellowship training: two in Rhinology/Cranial Base Surgery, two in Sleep Medicine and Surgery, and one in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. The last 6 weeks of their 5 years of residency experience consisted of an individually designed learning program and elective that we call “Capstone”. Capstone affords our chief residents the time needed to finish equipping them with all of the tools that we and they feel are essential to launching well.
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02 Our graduates, this year, spent time revisiting certain surgical procedures within our department, shadowing colleagues in other specialties, doing short away observerships in other institutions, and wrapping up loose ends on research projects. They were not on call, running any services, or seeing any consults. Being rested and not burned out, after 5 years of training, is also a wonderful side-benefit to the Capstone course, so that they can hit the ground running at their best in their fellowships. It is amazing that our entering PGY-1 residents, fresh out of medical school, will be doing their Capstone course in just 5 years. They enter as medical school graduates with very little surgical training and leave, after 5 years, as fully trained otolaryngologists. This metamorphosis is amazing, and it cannot rely on the operating room as the only classroom for this learning. So, we have invested heavily at the start of their residency experience with a curriculum that we call Deliberate Practice. Faculty from all of our subspecialties have committed to investing 2 hours each day for the first month of their residency and 2 hours each week thereafter for the first year in coaching these young doctors on their surgical skills development. We want to accelerate the learning curve for technical skill development of the newest members of our team. We hope that this will translate to improvement in learning in the operating room and ultimately to improved outcomes for patients. Our goal is to bookend the residency experience in the most ideal manner possible, to usher our interns well into the process of becoming a surgeon and to launch our graduates well into their future careers. More information on each of these experiences can be found at: Deliberate Practice Video and Capstone Video.
With kindest regards, Noel Jabbour, MD, MS, FACS Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology Residency Program Director, UPMC Otolaryngology Director, Congenital Ear Center Cleft-Craniofacial Center SAVE THE DATE University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology at AAO-HNS
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Monday, September 12th from 7-9PM Canopy X Wayward Patio 1180 Ludlow Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH Eugene N. Myers Professor and Chair, Department Otolaryngologyof
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Dr. Zevallos’ research interests and clinical specialties are in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, human papilloma virus head and neck cancers, oropharyngeal cancers, salivary gland tumors, thyroid and parathyroid conditions, benign head and neck tumors, parotid and submandibular gland masses, head and neck skin cancer and microvascular free flap reconstruction. He currently serves as associate editor of Head and Neck and as a member of the editorial boards of Oral Oncology and Cancer Medicine.
Over the course of his physician-scientist career, Dr. Zevallos has published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and been invited to present his work at numerous domestic and international symposiums. He is an investigator on multiple governmental and nongovernmental research grants and is dedicated to mentoring junior faculty and fellows. He is also the founder and chair of the board of an early-stage liquid biopsy company focused on early detection of minimal residual disease after cancer surgery.
Anantha Shekhar, MD, PhD Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences
Dr. Zevallos succeeds the current Eugene N. Myers Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology, Jonas T. Johnson, MD, who will step down as chair on July 31, 2022, after 17 years of outstanding leadership of the department. Dr. Johnson will remain clinically active in the UPMC Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic, which he founded in collaboration with nursing colleague Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, as one of the highlights of his career. We thank Dr. Johnson for his many years of dedicated service and extraordinary leadership within Pitt health sciences.
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Born in Lima, Peru, Dr. Zevallos earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Middlebury College, Vt., and his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine affiliated hospitals in Houston, Texas, followed by a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. He is board certified in Otolaryngology.
3 Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the appointment of José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, as the Eugene N. Myers Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, effective Aug. 1, 2022.
Dr. Zevallos comes to Pitt from Washington University in St. Louis, where he served as chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine. He also serves as the Joseph Kimbrough Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and as director of the head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular fellowship program. In his new roles at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, Dr. Zevallos will focus on further elevating the Department of Otolaryngology’s status as one of the premier research and clinical Otolaryngology programs in the country. Working with our outstanding faculty and building on the tradition set forth by Drs. Eugene Myers and Jonas T. Johnson, he will focus on making continued investments in clinical and translational research, defining new paradigms of clinical care, and enhancing the department’s already excellent educational and training programs.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Dr. Zevallos to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC and to his new role leading the Department of Otolaryngology.
John and Gertrude Petersen Dean, School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Joon Sup Lee, MD Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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If you’d like to honor Dr. Johnson with a gift to support survivorship, please visit https://eyeandear.org/donate/ and designate your gift to the Jonas T. Johnson, MD Survivorship Program.
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Driving 260 miles June 14, 2022 from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, I experienced a moment of self-doubt. After all, I had to cancel scheduled surgeries to allow sufficient travel time. Driving 4 to 5 hours each way for a two-hour dinner seemed crazy. The occasion: Dr. Jonas Johnson’s retirement dinner celebration at the Duquesne Club. But I felt compelled to honor one of the Otolaryngology Departments pillars. Who I am today I often attribute to Dr. Gene Myers, Dr. Jonas Johnson, Dr. Charlie Bluestone, and the myriad of other clinicians, both private and academic, who enabled me in my medical career. Driving provides plenty of time for reflection. I thought back to my first year when Dr. Johnson approached me to do a study, on cost effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics in head and neck surgery. I conducted the study which was accepted as a podium presentation at the annual Otolaryngology meeting in Anaheim. Surely, Dr. Johnson would present, as the talk was slated for the opening session of the meeting when attendance is the highest. But being a mentor means encouraging the development of your proteges. So as a second-year resident, I nervously presented before an audience of 2000 attendees.
Thus, not only did we learn surgery skills, we learned other skills like public speaking to help us in our careers. I reflected back to the Johnson pig roasts where our resident duties included ensuring the roast was properly attended to during the cooking process. Make no mistake, the program was hard, challenging, and demanding. But I loved it. And Dr. Johnson made the experience humanizing. So when I arrived at the Duquesne Club and saw the wonderful turnout in a tribute to a great surgeon, educator and innovator, my self-doubts were erased. Especially upon seeing Dr. Johnson’s inimitable smile. My stay was brief but I knew that I had done the right thing to show up for the event and honor my mentor. The opportunity to donate funds to his new program on Survivorship is an opportunity for me and others to show our appreciation financially for the benefits we reaped in our careers due to the selfless dedication of Dr. Johnson.
Reflection on a Mentor Mark Mandell-Brown, MD Resident, Class of 1986
Dr. Godse came to Pittsburgh for his undergraduate education in 2008 and stayed at the University of Pittsburgh for medical school and residency. He chose the University of Pittsburgh residency program for the excellent surgical training, mentorship, and camaraderie. He will be joining the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for a fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.
Graduating Residents 2022
Tom Kaffenberger, MD
Dr. Kaffenberger completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He was drawn to Otolaryngology and this department in particular because of its commitment to world class clinical training and faculty mentorship. After graduation, he will be pursuing a Sleep Medicine and Surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.
Vaib Ramprasad, MD Dr. Ramprasad came to the University of Pittsburgh after completing his undergraduate degree at Miami University of Ohio and his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. He chose UPMC for the breadth and depth of surgical training, focus on multi-disciplinary clinical care and research, and strong track record of placing residents in competitive fellowships. Upon graduation, Dr. Ramprasad will continue training in sleep medicine and surgery at the University of Colorado Health System in Denver.
Neal Godse, MD
Dr. Khan came to the University of Pittsburgh after completing his undergraduate degree at Clemson University and his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He chose UPMC for its devotion to subspecialty training, research opportunities, and world-renowned faculty. Upon graduation, Dr. Khan will continue with a Head and Neck Oncology and Microsurgery Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University under the auspices of Dr. David Cognetti, a prior Department of Otolaryngology alumnus. Katie Melder, MD
Nayel Kahn, MD
Dr. Melder came to the University of Pittsburgh after completing her undergraduate at Tulane University and her medical degree at the Louisiana State University in New Orleans. During her time in Pittsburgh Dr. Melder developed an interest in Rhinology & Skull Base surgery after learning from and publishing with leaders in the field. Upon graduation, Dr. Melder will be heading to OHSU in Portland, OR for a fellowship in Rhinology & Skull Base surgery.
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Dr. Mualla completed her Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in June 2022. Prior to Dr. Mualla joining us at UPMC, she completed her Otolaryngology residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon and medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Dr. Gerges received his MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2016 and completed his Otolaryngology residency training at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont in June of 2021. He joined the department on July 1, 2021, as one of two Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellows. Dr. Gerges will be Assistant Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery at The University of Vermont Medical Center.
Graduating Fellows 2022
Rula Mualla, MD Head & Neck Fellow
Dr. Mualla has obtained an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology position at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mohamad Issa, MD Head & Neck Oncology
Dr. Issa completed his Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in June 2022. Prior to Dr. Issa starting his fellowship, he completed his Otolaryngology residency at here at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Issa has obtained an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology position at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.
Daniel Gerges, MD Pediatric Otolaryngology
Emily Savoca, MD Pediatric Otolaryngology
Dr. Savoca received her MD degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2016 and completed her Otolaryngology residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut in June of 2021. She joined the department on July 1, 2021, as one of two Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellows. Dr. Savoca is going into private practice in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Derek K. Kong, MD Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery
Dr. Kong completed a BS in Chemistry Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University in Medford, MA, and received his medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Dr. Kong then completed his Otolaryngology residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Following completion of his Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery Fellowship on June 30, 2022, Dr. Kong joined the private practice group, Connecticut ENT Medical Surgical Specialists in Trumbull, CT.
Kent S. Tadokoro, MD Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery
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Dr. Tadokoro completed his BS in Biological Sciences, Japanese Language and Literature Minor at the University of California, Irvine and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He then completed his Otolaryngology residency training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Following completion of his Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery Fellowship on June 30, 2022, Dr. Tadokoro joined the faculty of the Department of Otolaryngology at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
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The biggest thing that the team is trying to get through is that head injuries are likely a complex heterogeneous condition that requires a multidisciplinary evaluation and personalized treatment approach.
Dr. Ryan Soose Studies Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Sleep Disorders
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“What we found was that if you intervene and try to improve people’s sleep, you can also improve their headaches if they sleep better,” Dr. Soose said. “Their mood gets better if they sleep better, their pain gets better, and so forth.”
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A recent multidisciplinary University of Pittsburgh study of veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) uncovered something interesting. Of the 95 participants, 80 percent had a sleep disorder, second only to psychological health problems. Now the team is conducting the first large, controlled study specifically looking at former NFL players between the ages of “My29-59.hypothesis
To recruit into the randomized cohort, BHI is partnering with the Harvard University Football Players Health Study, which has a robust sample from which they have generated a randomized list to contact for interest/enrollment. “This process preserves the scientific integrity of the study and eliminates self-selection bias,” said Kate Edelman, research coordinator for David Okonkwo, the neurosurgeon on the BHI team. “It is equally important to have a non-randomized sample of players who hear of us largely through word of mouth and choose to volunteer.”
The study has been very well received among former NFL players, Edelman said. The day after last year’s Super Bowl, the first NFL player enrolled in the study. The schedule has been full Enrollmentsince. – which includes a diverse range of race, ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic status, and geographical locations -- will continue through 2022, with data likely being analyzed in 2023. The study results will have wide-reaching implications, as the issue is not limited to the NFL. “This is something we might be able to generalize to the entire sports concussion community,” Dr. Soose said. In other words, this could lead to better education and preventative measures. And of course, it could improve quality of life. “If you could help these players with their sleep and mental health, you’re likely to really improve a lot of the other aspects of TBI,” said Dr. Soose.
Ryan J Soose, MD Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine
People with TBI fall into poor sleep hygiene and spiral out of control, Dr. Soose explained. “They get into this vicious cycle where the head injury messes up their sleep and then all the other things that come with it further degrade the sleep and the other TBI outcomes,” he added. “This study has the potential big picture to get the cycle spinning the other way.”
is that we will see a high percentage of sleep problems in this cohort, just like we did in the veterans,” said Ryan Soose, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. As Director of the UPMC Division of Sleep Medicine and Upper Airway Surgery, Dr. Soose is part of the study team.
The first study – Team TBI – laid the foundation for the current one, called the University of Pittsburgh Brain Health Initiative (BHI). Team TBI learned that targeted treatment of specific disorders resulted in a decrease of symptom burden by about half after a 6–9-month intervention. Indeed, sleep is one of the key components that affects other outcomes.
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Olivier Bourguillon, MD
Incoming Residents 2022
Dr. Alex Harris was born in Charleston, WV. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and worked as an engineer in New Orleans and Houston before returning to earn a master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Tulane University and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, programming, and hiking. Alex chose UPMC because it offers strong research opportunities combined with excellence in leadership, high-volume training, and outstanding camaraderie between the residents and faculty.
Shivam Patel, MD Dr. Shivam Patel, a native of Mechanicsburg, PA, joined the University of Pittsburgh OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery residency program in June of 2022 after receiving his medical and undergraduate degree from Penn State University. While in medical school, he completed a clinical research year to further nurture his passion for Otolaryngology. He chose UPMC for residency for its robust surgical and clinical experience across all subspecialties, extensive opportunities for research, unparalleled legacy and mentorship, the opportunity to work with and learn from thought leaders in the field, and camaraderie of the residency program. Outside the hospital, he enjoys high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, Peloton, watching college football, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Brandon Smith was born and raised in central New Jersey. He received his undergraduate and Master’s from Rutgers before going on to attend medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. During his time in medical school, his research focused on improving access to surgical subspecialties for medical students, improving surgical education, reducing gender and racial disparities among academic providers, and improving outcomes for both adult and pediatric Otolaryngology patients. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, rock climbing, and gardening. Brandon was attracted to UPMC Otolaryngology for its incredible faculty support, exceptional training, and its welcoming, collegial atmosphere. Kristen Zayan, MD Dr. Kristen Zayan grew up in Michigan, and she completed an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Miami, where she subsequently obtained her medical degree. She chose UPMC for Otolaryngology residency after completing a sub-internship when she was drawn to both the academic strengths within the various subspecialties and dedication to research and teaching amongst the faculty and residents. In her free time she enjoys outdoor running, indoor spinning, hosting dinner parties, and making fancy cocktails.
Alex Harris, MD
Dr. Olivier Bourguillon was raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti for fourteen years before moving and growing up in Georgia. He attended college at The University of Georgia and completed his medical training at Morehouse School of Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys playing or watching soccer and basketball, exercising, the outdoors, discovering great restaurants or breweries and hanging out with friends. He chose UPMC because of its history and culture of providing excellent training in Otolaryngology, as well as the collegiate atmosphere with a lot of positive support.
Brandon Smith, MD
Incoming Otolaryngology Fellows
Dr. Ory Madgar
Dr. Jordyn Lucas
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Dr. Jordyn Lucas grew up in Buffalo Grove, IL, a suburb of Chicago. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Loyola University Chicago in Biology and Mathematics and then went on to medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. During medical school she was able to participate in multiple international medical experiences, sparking her interest in travel and international health care. She completed her Otolaryngology residency training at Wayne State University College of Medicine in Detroit, MI. She chose Pittsburgh for her fellowship training due to the wide variety of pediatric Otolaryngology case exposure and the department’s dedication to education.
Dr. Ory Madgar was born and raised in Tel-Aviv, Israel. He received his MD degree from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. He completed his Otolaryngology residency training at The Sheba Medical Center, Israel in December 2021. He joined the department on July 1st, 2022, as one of the two fellows. In his free times he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and going to the beach. He chose UPMC for fellowship due to its unparalleled legacy in the field of pediatric Otolaryngology, dedication to training, and its robust clinical exposure. Kate Clancy, MD Kate Clancy, MD is a current Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellow. She completed her Otolaryngology residency at Case Western/University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Clancy attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Andrey Filimonov, MD, PharmD Andrey Filimonov, MD, PharmD came to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to pursue fellowship training in rhinology and cranial base surgery. He received his PharmD degree from the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy in Piscataway, NJ and his medical degree from the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He then went on to complete his Otolaryngology residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Dr. Filimonov is fluent in Russian, and he and his wife just welcomed their first child! Lauren North, MD Lauren North, MD received her BS with distinction from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI, where she also completed her Otolaryngology residency training. After residency, Dr. North joined the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she is currently pursuing a one-year fellowship in Rhinology and Cranial Base Surgery. Upon completion of her fellowship, Dr. North will return to the Medical College of Wisconsin to join the faculty of the Department of Otolaryngology.
Taha Mur, MD Taha Mur, MD is a current Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellow. He completed his Otolaryngology residency at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Incoming Fellows 2022 (continued)
Born and raised in Long Island, New York. Career: I completed my undergraduate at the University of Connecticut and medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. I came to Pittsburgh in 1979 to begin my Otolaryngology residency. This was at the same time that Dr. Jonas Johnson joined the fulltime faculty. I finished my residency training in 1982. My next position was at Georgetown University on the full-time faculty. My training at Pittsburgh provided a very strong foundation in all aspects of Otolaryngology. I did cosmetic surgery (rhinoplasty), ablative head and neck cancer resection, reconstruction with vascular flaps, and sinus procedures. This reflected the broad and excellent training I received. In 1984, I was approached by my mentor, Donald Kamerer, to return to Pittsburgh to pursue additional fellowship training in otology/neurotology. I became a member of the faculty practicing otology and neurotology along with basic Otolaryngology. Dr. Myers had the insight for where skull base surgery was developing and encouraged and supported my pursing additional training with an internationally renowned surgeon, Professor Hugo Fisch, in Zurich Switzerland. This was in the winter, 1986. I provided surgical services at the VAH. This included general Otolaryngology including head and neck surgery, but an emphasis in otology. I was chief of Otolaryngology at the VA from 1987 to 1990 and remained until 1990.
What are you most excited about in the future of the department and/or the Foundation? We have seen a half century of phenomenal leadership enhancing national and international notoriety. I am honored and privileged to be part of this institution. I am excited to see how the new Department Chair will continue this mission.
Alumni
How has the campus/department changed since you were in school?
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Peter – Venture capitalist focusing on companies building solutions to address climate change.
Family: Wife Jean Harwick, MD - An ophthalmologist in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology who works at UPMC Mercy.
The department, under the financial support of the Foundation, has prospered in education and research. I have provided financial investment to sustain the mission and foster continue achievements.
Any funny/interesting stories from your years working or in school? I have a vivid memory of being recruited here as a resident. This was years before the match, in 1981. I came out to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia for an interview with Dr. Myers. We sat at the coffee shop on the first floor of the then Eye and Ear Hospital on stools at the lunch counter. He shared his vision for the department. As mentioned, Dr. Johnson started as faculty at the same time I did as a resident. The rest is history.
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Barry Hirsch, MD
Hobbies: I enjoy tennis, travel, and casual dining. Most important thing to you about having attended Pitt for Otolaryngology?
In my early years, the F and G wings of Presbyterian were the buildings of the Eye and Ear hospital. The fraternities of University of Pittsburgh were located on Lothrop Street. They were demolished and the Eye and Ear Institute was built in 1987.
I have had held regional and national positions of education and leadership. I had been President of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chairman of the Implantable Hearing Device committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Board member of the FDA Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Committee, and President of the American Neurotology Society, the governing organization overseeing academic and political aspects of the specialty. I have served as the Program Director in Neurotology in the department and remain as the Director of otology/neurotology.
I was responsible for helping with the design of the temporal bone laboratory as we know it now. Why have you gotten involved with and supported the Eye & Ear Foundation?
DavidSons: – Hand surgeon in Orlando, Florida. He did his orthopedic residency at Pitt.
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I was honored to be on the ground floor with the growth and expertise provided by the Department of Otolaryngology. This program soared to be in the top 3 programs in the nation, attracting top notch faculty, resident applicants, and international visitors.
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13 MOMENTS 13 RESIDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA As part of our Global Health Initiative in collaboration with Dr. Johannes Fagan, MD, residents of the Department of Otolaryngology now have the opportunity to receive additional training at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
We Want To Hear From You! Webinar Information he Eye & Ear Foundation, in conjunction with the Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh, has a bi-weekly webinar series entitled “Sights and Soundbites.” The webinars are presented by department faculty members and highlight their current research initiatives and treatment strategies. These webinars have proven to be an accessible and interactive way to stay connected with patients, donors, faculty, and alumni. If you would like to register to receive webinar invites, please visit www.eyeandear.org/webinars. To view recent webinar videos, please click on the links below: Otolaryngology • Living with Tinnitus: Clinical Evaluation & Management Strategies • What Makes a Good Surgeon? Advances in Surgical Training • Sight + Soundbites: Breathing Easier: Sinonasal and Allergies • Hearing Aids: Everything You Need to Know • Taking a Tour of the Skull Base Surgery Center • The How and Why of Treating Swallowing Disorders Ophthalmology • Growing Optic Nerve – Progress on Optic Nerve Regeneration • Retinal Dystrophies: Introduction, Therapies and Ongoing Research • Optic Neuropathies: A Crucial Messenger and its Disorders • Refractive Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About Surgically Correcting Your Vision • Understanding Common Eye Infections • Corneal Transplantation: From Donor to Recipient ith the release of our new alumni-updatespitt.edu/alumni-class-photos/visitandinformationTowantmemberresearch?Publishedchangednewsletter.alumniorPleasekeepOtolaryngology,MomENTsnewsletter,alumniinwewanttointouchwithouralumni.shareexcitingpersonalprofessionalnewswithfellowinfutureeditionsofourHaveyourecentlyjobs?Gotmarried?someexcitingWelcomedanewintoyourfamily?Wetoknowaboutit!updateyourcontactortosharepersonalprofessionalnews,pleasehttp://www.Otolaryngology. If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, please submit requests to our mailing address, or email Theoptout@eyeandear.orgofficialregistration and financial information of the Eye & Ear Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.Theeyeandear.orgEye&EarFoundation of Pittsburgh is a nonprofit 501 (C)(3) organization. Our mission is to support the research and academic efforts of the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. Donations to support our research initiatives can be made online at eyeandear.org or by returning the enclosed envelope. For more information on the Foundation, our research, or the articles in this newsletter, please contact Katherine Troy, Director of Operations, at katherine@eyeandear.org or 412-864-1300. W T Please consider a donation to the Eye & Ear Foundation to fund our research and academic efforts. MAKE A GIFT University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology Eye & Ear Institute, Suite 500 203 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 412-647-2130lynchjj@upmc.edu 203 Lothrop Street Suite 251 Pittsburgh,EEIPennsylvania 15213 412.864.1300 O 412.864.1305 F
