Program Overview

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of the specialty, including clinical and basic research. Four residency positions are available each year. In addition, fellowships are offered in Head & Neck Oncology (including microvascular reconstruction), Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Neurotology.

Program Overview

The Medical University of South Carolina and the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center are teaching hospitals staffed by faculty and residents. During the residency program, approximately eight months are spent at the VA Medical Center, which is the only veteran's facility in South Carolina that offers an Otolaryngology service. Approximately 3,000 otolaryngological cases are performed each year, and outpatient visits exceed 35,000 annually. Residents progressively gain experience, responsibility, and confidence.

Areas of Emphasis

All major aspects of the specialty are emphasized, including:

• Endocrine Surgery
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• General Otolaryngology
• Head and Neck Oncology
• Laryngology
• Otology/Neurotology
• Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Rhinology
• Skull Base Surgery

Subspecialty Areas

In addition, residents receive training in the following subspecialty areas:

• Allergy
• Audiology
• Cochlear Implants
• Neurolaryngology
• Sleep Medicine
• Speech Pathology
• Vestibular Function Testing
• Videostroboscopy

Research Opportunities

Each year, residents are required to complete at least one research project and present at the annual departmental conference. Residents are required to submit a paper for publication during training.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, with a focus on clinical and basic research. The curriculum includes a wide range of topics, from basic sciences to clinical applications, and provides residents with a strong foundation for a successful career in the field.