Small connections, borrowed ideas, and conviction played their part in Dr. Rebecca Howell’s journey to becoming a larnygologist.
Illuminating the Invisible with Dr. Quyen Nguyen
Dr. Quyen Nguyen is a neurotologist and professor at UC San Diego whose pioneering work focuses on making nerves visible during surgery through fluorescent imaging. Her journey as a physician–scientist combines clinical care with innovative research aimed at improving surgical outcomes and patient safety.
From Research Bench to Tangible Therapy with Dr. Joseph Kerschner
At 60 years old, after a fruitful career as a clinician–scientist, medical school dean, and provost at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Kerschner is pivoting his career to join Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm. In his role as a strategic transformation senior partner, Dr. Kerschner will apply not only his clinical and research expertise but also his leadership experience guiding a health system and medical school to help drive transformative change in healthcare.
Mausumi Syamal, MD, MS—Engineer First, Laryngologist Second
Laryngology enables Dr. Syamal to apply her love of engineering, fluid dynamics, and the physics of vibrations to the clinical pathology and ENT disease conditions she treats.
Advancing Leadership: Meet Robin Lindsay, MD, ENTtoday’s First Female Physician Editor
ENTtoday serves as a central community publication in our field, and taking on these topics as its editor isn’t for the faint of heart. But with her friendly demeanor and insight, ENTtoday’s first female physician editor, Robin Lindsay, MD, is willing to tackle the challenging issues surfacing in our specialty.
Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD, Meets Her Employees in the Trenches and Works Beside Them
Dr. Seshamani believes in listening to everybody—physicians and hospitals, community organizations, people who represent patients—to see opportunities to improve the healthcare system.
Otolaryngologist Discusses What Equity, Diversity Meant to Her Career
This Doctor’s Appreciation for Medicine Grew After a Move to a Small Town. Here’s How.
Dr. Martin Trott left Cleveland to take over a medical practice in a small town. We chatted with him about his life and work as an otolaryngologist.
After 9/11, Doctor’s Patriotism Led Him Across the World to Practice Otolaryngology
Philip Zapanta, MD, talks about practicing otolaryngology, enlisting in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps and his deployment to Iraq.
Surgeon Talks About How Life in India and Immigration to U.S. Shaped Medical Career
Ashok R. Shaha, MD, one of the world’s most respected head and neck oncology and endocrine surgeons, say his humble upbringing continues to shape his medical career.