MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Washington, DC | ACGME Code: 2801032027 | NRMP Code: 1801280C0
The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is a comprehensive training program that graduates three residents per year. The program offers a stable platform for residency education with focused and stepwise learning experiences over the five years of training. Residents rotate through four affiliated institutions and are involved in more than 2000 procedures. The program covers all aspects of Otolaryngology, including Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Otology and Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery, Rhinology and Allergy, and Sleep Medicine and Surgery.
Affiliated Institutions: 1. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 2. MedStar Washington Hospital Center 3. Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4. Children’s National Medical Center
The program's clinical training includes exposure to head and neck surgery, otology, skull base surgery, laryngology, general otolaryngology, and other subspecialties. The location of the hospitals provides a diverse patient population and comprehensive training opportunities in different clinical settings.
Additionally, the program offers unique educational events such as the ORL Emergencies Boot Camp and Roy B. Sessions Day. The ORL Emergencies Boot Camp is designed to onboard junior residents with knowledge and skills to manage bleeding and airway emergencies. The Roy B. Sessions Day allows residents to present their research and features distinguished guest speakers delivering keynote lectures.
Current Residents: - PGY-5 Residents: Jason R. Crossley, MD; James A. Leonard, MD; Amanda R. Walsh, MD - PGY-4 Residents: Daniel L. Blumenthal, MD; James D. Johns, MD; Jackson R. Randolph, MD - PGY-3 Residents: Amir A. Hakimi, MD; Corinne A. Pittman, MD; Leandro D. Socolovsky, MD - PGY-2 Residents: Paul Chisolm, MD; Patricia Timothee, MD; Nitika Tripathi, MD - PGY-1 Residents: Alessandra Bliss, MD; Hemali Shah, MD; Daniel Swanson, MD; Priyanka Tripuraneni, MD
Overall, the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Residency program offers a diverse and comprehensive training experience in a collegial environment with a focus on surgical training and resident camaraderie.
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PGY1 Positions 4 ( 4, 3, 3, 3, 3 )
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Washington city, District of Columbia
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