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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

At the 2026 UVM Larner College of Medicine Honors Night on May 12, 2026, I received awards from Vermont AHEC for being an AHEC Scholar, the Jerold and Ingela Lucey Early Career Investigator Prize for Innovations in Infant or Child Health, and the David Babbott, M.D. "Caring and Seeing" Award.

This photo taken by UVM LCOM shows all individuals who received recognition from Vermont AHEC for successfully completing the VT AHEC Scholars program. The award was presented by Dr. Anne Morris, MD, Associate Dean for Primary Care & AHEC. The graduating class of 2026 had 44 students who earned the distinction of AHEC Scholar.

The AHEC Scholars Program is a voluntary, nationally recognized program for health professions students, with an overarching goal for students to gain a deeper understanding regarding the social and cultural factors that influence an individual’s overall health and their access to healthcare. The focus areas that the Program highlights are: Interprofessional Education/Practice, Behavioral Health Integration, Connecting Communities and Supporting Health Professionals/Community Health Workers, Virtual Learning and Telehealth, Social Determinants of Health, Cultural Competency, Medical Practice Transformation, and Current and Emerging Health Issues.

This photo depicts myself on the right with Dr. Lewis First, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the UVM Larner College of Medicine and Chief of Pediatrics of Golisano Children's Hospital, who presented the 2026 Jerold and Ingela Lucey Early Career Investigator Prize for Innovations in Infant or Child Health (aka “The Lucey Prize”) to myself for my project titled "Examining Audiometric Screening Outcomes in Non-Native English-Speaking Pediatric Patients". This annual award honors Jerold Lucey, MD, a pioneer in pediatrics, who championed innovations that improved the survival and health of preterm babies.

This photo depicts me on the right and Dr. Christa Zehle (Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education), who presented the 2026 David Babbott, M.D. "Caring and Seeing" Award to me. The 2026 David Babbott, M.D. "Caring and Seeing" Award honors a student for demonstrating commitment to medical education and excellence and personal attentiveness in patient care; strong and caring relationships with faculty members; and commitment to the educational mission of the College of Medicine.

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Proud to share our FFS hairline + brow management approach in the FPSAM Video Journal: hairline advancement, temporal rotation flaps, lateral canthal release, and brow lift using bone tunnels—first video documentation of this combo. Watch here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... #FFS #GAFS

This image depicts the abstract for the article titled "Hairline and Brow Management in Facial Feminization" published online on March 16, 2026 in the Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Video Journal. Authors include: Dr. Corin M. Kinkhabwala (current fellow at VMFHealth), Christopher P. Kruglik, and Dr. Michael Nuara.

Article link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/27719650261422040?download=true

This still image depicts the surgical setup from the video article titled "Hairline and Brow Management in Facial Feminization" published online on March 16, 2026 in the Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Video Journal. Authors include: Dr. Corin M. Kinkhabwala (current fellow at VMFHealth), Christopher P. Kruglik, and Dr. Michael Nuara.

Article link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/27719650261422040?download=true

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I am excited to share that I will be joining the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA!! 👂👃👅 I cannot wait for the next five years with my fellow co-residents, and I look forward to learning and growing as a future surgeon. #Match2026 #OtoMatch #OHNS

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Do well-child hearing screens (via @ameracadpeds.bsky.social) reach all kids equally?👂🏥Our study compares screening rates for non-native vs. native English-speaking kids. The results reveal gaps we must address to ensure equity.🚦🌎Read the full article here: t.co/wvODXxwux6 #Pediatrics #Hearing #ENT

The image depicts the cover page for the article titled "Examining Audiometric Screening Outcomes in Non-Native English-Speaking Pediatric Patients," which was published by Kruglik CP, Rustad JL, Yalovitser J, et al. in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health on February 5, 2026. The image includes the abstract.

Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10903-026-01876-1

Keywords: Pediatrics, pediatric otolaryngology, hearing, pure-tone audiometry, limited english proficiency, immigrant, and health care outcome assessment.

Illustration created by @christopherkruglik.bsky.social via Biorender that depicts the period when the Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines recommend hearing screening for pediatric patients. This was presented as part of a poster presentation at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (@__COSM), Pediatric Otolaryngology, from May 14-18, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

During infancy, particularly in newborns, it is recommended that infants undergo an Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) test to assess hearing.

During early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, Pure-Tone Audiometry (PTA) is recommended to screen for hearing. The dots indicate the ages at which the Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that pediatricians screen for hearing loss. An example of PTA is shown at the bottom of the screen.

Reference 2: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/3/e2023063288/193755/Hearing-Assessment-in-Infants-Children-and?autologinc

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Using tools from ArcGIS, our study team evaluated the geographic accessibility of otolaryngologists for Vermonters and systematically categorized otolaryngology clinics using the trauma center framework by @facs.org. Check it out here - dx.doi.org/10.1002/lio2.... #ENTToday @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social

This photo depicts the cover page and abstract for the study titled "Geospatial Analysis of Rural–Urban Access of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons and Clinics in Vermont," by Kruglik, Yalovitser, Rustad, et al., published in the Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology Journal on Dec 30, 2025.

This image depicts the Graphical Abstract for the study titled: "Geospatial Analysis of Rural-Urban Access of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons and Clinics in Vermont," by Kruglik, Yalovitser, Rustad, et al. published in the Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology Journal on Dec 30, 2025.

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The gender and pitch within a surgeon’s voice can influence patient perception of surgeon skills and attributes. In our study, while female voices were associated with more compassionate attributes, this did not translate into higher patient satisfaction scores than males. @stanfordohns.bsky.social

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Hi #MedTwitter and #OtoMatch! I can’t believe the time is finally here for me — after almost 10 years of schooling and two graduate degrees later, I am excited to announce that I have submitted my ERAS application for residency in Otolaryngology for the Match 2026. 🎉🩺⚕️

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Christopher P. Kruglik, MD, MPH @christopherkruglik.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Read about how our team created smartphone modules paired with an in-person session to teach primary care providers in Tanzania about ear and hearing care. Our work was supported by a grant from UCSF CHESA. doi.org/10.1080/1499...

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