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Our Rhinology Division hosted its annual Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Lab Dissection Course, bringing together all of our residents and fellows for hands-on anatomic dissections. Thank you to our Rhinology faculty for precepting and sharing their expertise at every station! by @unc_ohns

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Please join us in congratulating Christine E. DeMason, MD on her appointment as Vice Chair of Education! We're excited to see how her vision will shape the training of our next generation of otolaryngologists. Read more about her and her plans for the department in the article linked in bio 🔗 by @unc_ohns

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Our PGY-2s spent a day at the Duke Emergency Skills Course building confidence in airway management, ultrasound, and soft tissue repair. They were also joined by Drs. James, DeMason, Lumley, and current fellow Eric Lee. by @unc_ohns

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Congratulations to Rhinology research fellow Nathan Barefoot on his newest publication in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology! Nathan and the UNC Rhinology team found that simply suctioning out the thick, adherent mucus that builds up in the sinuses of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) led to a significant jump in nasal nitric oxide levels, a molecule critical for clearing mucus and fighting off infection in the airway.

Publication linked in bio: by @unc_ohns

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Introducing our 2026-2027 fellows at UNC Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery!

- Raven Dunn, MD
Advanced Surgical Head/Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship

- Christopher Hill, MD
NeuroRhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship

- Eric Lee, MD
Otology, Neurotology & Lateral Skull Base Surgery Fellow

- Shilpa Rao, MD
NeuroRhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship Program

- Sarek Shen, MD
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

- Elizabeth Silber, MS, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow

Together, they'll continue to deepen their expertise, contribute to research, and provide specialized care to patients across the state. We're excited to see what this year brings for them all. by @unc_ohns

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Congratulations to UNC medical student Elena Quinones Del Cid and her mentor, Dr. Thompson, on their new video report published in Otology & Neurotology! 🎉

Their video demonstrates an alternative placement for a robotic cochlear implant insertion device, giving surgeons a clearer view of the surgical site during the procedure. Better visibility can support greater precision and success in cochlear implant surgery.

Watch the video report linked in bio. by @unc_ohns

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Congratulations to resident Dr. Nazineen Kandahari, who has been selected for the 2026 cohort of the Otolaryngology Women's Leadership Society (OtoWLS) Leadership Intensive. This year-long program focuses on professional development and leadership skills in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Nazineen will attend monthly sessions, complete a leadership capstone project, and collaborate with a peer mentor from her cohort. We're proud to see her grow as a leader in our field by @unc_ohns

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Congratulations to Rhinology research fellow Nathan Barefoot on his latest publication in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology! In this study, Nathan and the UNC crew found that systemic bevacizumab significantly reduced the need for surgical ablation in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT).

🔗 Link to publication in bio by @unc_ohns

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Meghan Norris, MS, MSPAS, PA-C, our Sinonasal and Skull Base APP, was honored with the UNC 2026 APP Excellence in Teaching Award at the APP Reception at the Friday Center. Congratulations, Meghan, and thank you for your commitment to education! by @unc_ohns

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UNC Hospitals has been recognized as High Performing in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery from U.S. News & World Report for 2026–2027, with a composite score of 75.35 out of 100. Numerical rankings were not provided this year for Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.

Thank you to the providers, nurses, and staff whose dedication and commitment to exceptional patient care made this achievement possible. by @unc_ohns

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Congratulations to medical students Ismail Khaderi and Abdullah Saleh for their work with Drs. Nazineen Kandahari, David Strum, and Trevor Hackman on the publication of their article, "Development of the TORS Severe Outcome Score: A Preoperative Risk Stratification Tool for Postoperative Morbidity in Oropharyngeal Cancer," in Oral Oncology.

Using data from 1,592 patients, the team developed the TORS Severe Outcome Score (TSOS), a novel preoperative risk stratification tool designed to identify patients at increased risk for severe postoperative morbidity following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancer. The findings may help inform patient counseling, surgical decision-making, and multidisciplinary risk assessment.

🔗 Read the article linked in bio.

#OropharyngealCance #UNCResearch by @unc_ohns

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Happy APP Week! We're passing the mic to the people who keep this place running 🎤
#APPWeek #UNCENT by @unc_ohns

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