Otolaryngology - Doctors Hospital
Sharpen Your Skills in Ear, Nose and Throat Care
The OhioHealth Otolaryngology Residency at Doctors Hospital is a five-year program that provides ample opportunities to hone your medical and surgical expertise in a variety of clinical scenarios. We will help you put osteopathic philosophy principles into practice, as you treat central Ohio's diverse patient population at four urban and suburban OhioHealth campuses and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
NRMP Program Code: 2122280C0
Why Choose Otolaryngology at Doctors Hospital?
Our residency program will bring you up to speed smoothly, with guidance from the best minds in the field.
Learn From Experience
Our extensive faculty creates breadth in your training, by exposing you to all facets of otolaryngology, including pediatric care, rhinology, trauma, facial plastic surgery and neurotology. You will practice one-on-one patient care and explore teaching interests in our Doctors Hospital resident clinic, which is open five days a week.
OhioHealth Otolaryngology residents also work in our Audiologic and Vestibular Laboratory, Allergy-Immunology Clinic, Hobbs Radiation Oncology Center, and Voice and Swallow department. You will have many opportunities to attend hands-on workshops in anatomy, osteopathic manipulative medicine, endoscopic sinus surgery and soft tissues.
An expansive simulation environment will be available to you through the Center for Medical Education + Innovation. This advanced technology allows for hands-on learning through patient simulators in a Virtual Care Unit and clinical skills laboratories. Our residents use the four-station temporal bone laboratory monthly and as-needed, which includes microscopes, drills and monitors.
How We Will Support You
Our strong curriculum and unmatched experiences will be sure to set you up for success. But that’s not all. You will be immersed in an unforgettable culture and have resources available to you that can only be found at an organization like OhioHealth.
- Program Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an osteopathic medical school or obtained equivalent osteopathic manipulative medicine training. You must also have successfully completed your Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing or Saudi Medical Licensing examination. We accept only those physicians who express a vibrant interest in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, as we believe passion is paramount in providing the best patient care.
- Rotation Opportunities
Doctors Hospital provides our residents with considerable experience in an urban community hospital, but we have also created additional educational opportunities by partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Trauma and Plastic Surgery programs at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, and the Head and Neck Surgery program at the University of Cincinnati.
- Culture
Our culture at OhioHealth is one of our greatest strengths. We operate as a family, and you will find a high level of camaraderie among OhioHealth fellows and faculty physicians. Mentorship is encouraged and support is offered for the duration of your program to help you achieve necessary milestones.
- Wellness
OhioHealth is a national leader in the provider wellness field. We regularly use the Mayo Clinic’s Well-Being Index to identify and address burnout and distress, provide a format for reflective groups, and offer proactive meetings with our Physician Health and Wellness group to help you manage stress. An interdisciplinary committee of residents and trainees monitors the wellness of all OhioHealth residents and assesses opportunities.
- Research and Development
In years two through four, our otolaryngology residents have academic time to work on research projects. The OhioHealth Research Institute will provide you with the tools you need to plan and conduct your research project, including access to existing research, clinical and data coordination, contract guidance, quality assurance and other types of support.
Our residents are also invited by faculty to review and write book chapters and case presentations, and participate in scholarly activities and publications.
- Outcomes and Placement
Several of our graduates have gone on to complete fellowships in rhinology, skull-based surgery, facial plastic surgery and otology. They can be found practicing across the United States. Many also choose OhioHealth for their long-term career, having gained an appreciation for our culture and development opportunities.