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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A view through The Laryngoscope! We welcomed Dr. Sam Selesnick, Editor-in-Chief of The Laryngoscope, to UCSF for the 2026 Robert A. Schindler, MD Endowed Lectureship. Thank you, Dr. Selesnick, and to the Schindler family for your continued support! ✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💫 When it comes to certification boards, it’s better to give than receive! UCSF faculty enjoy a group dinner before serving as otolaryngology board examiners in this career milestone for young otolaryngologists. Best of luck to all recent graduates!✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us October 1 for the Robert A. Schindler, MD Endowed Lectureship featuring Dr. Samuel Selesnick on scholarly publishing, open access & AI in academic journals. 📍 Genentech Hall, Byers Auditorium | UCSF Mission Bay 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycee6bsh
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🔬 We’re hiring! UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking an Assistant Specialist to join the Ha Lab in San Francisco. This position will support tissue collection from operative specimens and clinical biopsies. Apply here: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF06209
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 We’re hiring! @UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a talented Junior Research Specialist to join our team. 🔗 View the position and apply: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF06242
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
💫 Women in Otolaryngology took over Copra this week! Dr. Megan Durr and Dr. Adriane Concus brought the Bay Area's OHNS community together for a great meal and networking. Shoutout to Medtronic ENT for supporting the event.✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week to our postdoctoral scholars who are driving research forward in our department. - Jovanka Gencel Augusto, PhD, MS - Jane Lee, PhD - Toshiaki Suzuki, PhD - Camilla Valente, PhD - Hantao Wang, PhD
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌎 Our faculty and alumni represented UCSF at the 23rd IFOS World Congress in Istanbul! 👏 Highlights included presentations by Drs. Jolie Chang, Megan Durr, Charles Limb, and Daniel Knott on sleep medicine, hearing implants, inner-ear regeneration, and gender-affirming surgery.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💫 Thank you to Richard J. Wong, MD, our 2026 Roger Boles, MD Endowed Lecturer! Dr. Wong shared cutting-edge insights on tumor-nerve interactions in his lecture, “Cancer’s Got Some Nerve!” and connected with our residents, faculty, and fellows during his visit. We’re grateful for his expertise! ✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us October 1 for the Robert A. Schindler, MD Endowed Lectureship featuring Dr. Samuel Selesnick on scholarly publishing, open access & AI in academic journals. 📍 Genentech Hall, Byers Auditorium | UCSF Mission Bay 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycee6bsh
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us for the 2026 Roger Boles, MD Endowed Lectureship featuring Richard J. Wong, MD, FACS, Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 🧠 “Cancer’s Got Some Nerve!” 📅 Sept. 10 | 5–6 PM 📍 UCSF Mission Bay, Genentech Hall 🔗: tiny.ucsf.edu/Fko5PW
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join us February 13–16, 2027, at the Moana Surfrider in Honolulu to explore advances in sinusitis, dizziness evaluation, immunotherapy, and endoscopic sinus surgery. Earn up to 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learn more and register here: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Montana Upton to UCSF OHNS! 🎉 Dr. Upton joins our Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team with expertise in facial reconstruction, rhinoplasty, facial nerve rehabilitation, and gender affirmation surgery. Read more: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-we...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Krista Schoppy to UCSF Otolaryngology! 🎉 Dr. Schoppy joins us as a board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist, bringing expertise in complex pediatric ENT care. Learn more: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-we...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New on our blog: Dr. Steven Pletcher has been named the Roger Boles, MD Chair in Otolaryngology Education, succeeding Dr. Anna Meyer. Read the full post to learn about the chair's history and Dr. Pletcher's path to this appointment: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/steven-...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tune in tomorrow ➡️ Dr. Andrew Murr will join Doctor Radio on SiriusXM channel 110, Wednesday, September 2, from 9 to 10 AM PT.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Charles Limb, recipient of the 2026–2027 UCSF Faculty Research Lecture Award in Clinical Science! 🎉 This prestigious award recognizes outstanding scientific achievement over an entire career and is among the UCSF Academic Senate’s highest honors.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. David Schoppy back to UCSF Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery! A head and neck oncologic surgeon with expertise in microvascular reconstruction and endocrine surgery, Dr. Schoppy joins us after seven years of practice in Honolulu. tiny.ucsf.edu/561i5d
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Megan Durr on her induction into the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators! 🎉 As a dedicated medical educator and Residency Site Director at ZSFG, Dr. Durr has made significant contributions to graduate medical education. Well deserved! 👏 #UCSFOHNS #MedEd
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Big day for University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery! 🩺✨! Our newest fellowship program welcomed candidates for our first in-person fellowship interviews. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited for the future of our program!
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined our first WISE 2.0 session! 💜 We had a great discussion around shared goals, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. 📅 Mark your calendars for October 15 for our next session, featuring a national expert on negotiation skills.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Megan Durr on her selection to the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, Class of 2026! We’re proud to celebrate her outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and medical education at UCSF. ✨ #UCSFOHNS #UCSF #MedEd
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The UCSF Children’s Communication Center had an incredible FY26! From screening 5,167 preschoolers and caring for nearly 2,000 children to performing 226 surgeries and advancing 4 clinical trials, the CCC continues to make a difference. 💙
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Pletcher on his appointment as the Roger Boles, MD Chair in Otolaryngology Education! 🎉 A leader in rhinology, surgical innovation, and medical education, Dr. Pletcher continues to advance the field through research, education, and leadership. 👏
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A great day at the ballpark! University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology residents and our Education Team stepped away from the clinic for a fun day together at Oracle Park cheering on the San Francisco Giants! 🧡🖤 A little team bonding, a lot of baseball, and plenty of good memories.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Save the date for the UCSF Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update, taking place February 13 to 16, 2027, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Learn more and register here: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
UCSF Health has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, with UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery earning a High Performing rating. Congratulations to our faculty, trainees, nurses, and staff for their dedication to outstanding patient care
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Dr. Jennifer Grandis is featured in The Scientist for her decades of research on gender discrimination in academic medicine, highlighting persistent disparities faced by women in otolaryngology. Read the full article: www.the-scientist.com/gender-discr...
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Gender Discrimination Flushes Women Out of the Medicine Pipeline | The Scientist
Physician scientist Jennifer Grandis details the challenges women face in medical research in her new book Harsh Medicine, calling for reform in academic medicine.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Join us October 9–10 for @UCSF Audiology Update XVI at the Marriott Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Learn the latest in hearing and balance care, and book by September 15 for discounted hotel rates. Register today: ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Jiam on being invited to speak at the 61st Annual @ANS meeting during #AAOHNSF2026! She'll present on "Innovation in Otolaryngology: AI for Patient Access and Referral Intelligence," highlighting AI solutions to improve specialty care. #ANS2026
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
💫 UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery had a strong presence at the AHNS 2026 International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer! From our Head and Neck reunion dinner to faculty presentations and resident research, it was a great week of learning, collaboration, and connection. ✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Maine meet-up! Dr. Jolie Chang enjoyed dinner with Dr. Kevin Burke and Dr. Fred Roediger. Always great to reconnect with the UCSF OHNS family.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Our chief residents shared their advice for the incoming chief resident class this year, drawn from their own time in the role. Check out what advice they shared: ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-oh...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"The most common disease you've never heard of." That's how UCSF OHNS's Dr. Jeffrey Sharon describes vestibular migraine in The New York Times. His research found nearly 3% of Americans have the condition, yet only 1 in 10 are correctly diagnosed. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/w...
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Extreme Dizziness but No Headache? It Could Be a Vestibular Migraine.
One expert calls it “the most common disease you’ve never heard of.”
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our End-of-Year Graduation Dinner celebrated a year of hard work, teamwork, and achievement. Congratulations to this year's award recipients, and enjoy a look back at some of our favorite moments from the evening!
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Graduation is one of our favorite days at UCSF OHNS, celebrating years of hard work, growth, and dedication. Congratulations to our newest graduates! Thank you for everything you've given to this department—we can't wait to see what's next. 🎓
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Every year, our outgoing chief residents reflect on the lessons, mentors, and moments that shaped their residency. Congratulations to Alyssa Civantos, Taylor Standiford Erickson, Edgar Ochoa, Evan Patel, and Ana Marija Sola on this incredible milestone! 🎉 ohns.ucsf.edu/news/ucsf-oh...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Kim, who has received a CORE Grant for his proposal exploring the relationship between sleep quality and next-day dizziness in vestibular migraine patients. This kind of research has the potential to improve how we understand vestibular migraine.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It’s July 1! Happy (medical) New Year from UCSF OHNS!🎆 We kicked off with residency orientation this morning, led by Chair and former Program Director Dr. Andy Murr and current PD Dr. Steve Pletcher. Here’s to new roles, new responsibilities, and a year of continued growth✨
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations to two members of our UCSF OHNS team who were honored at the recent ZSFG medical staff meeting. Connie Zhou, MD, received the Krevans Award for outstanding intern, and Shauna Brodie, NP, MSN, received the ZSFG Exceptional Advanced Practice Provider Award. 👋
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Every chief resident deserves a proper send-off, and ours got just that. The Chief Roast was a night full of laughs, well-deserved recognition, and a whole lot of love for the residents who led our program this year. Congratulations to our chiefs. We are so proud of you!
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A new ACGME-approved Neurotology Fellowship. Robotic cochlear implant surgery. A groundbreaking wearables study on Meniere’s disease. Plus, a Chen Scholars Award for Dr. Nicole Jiam, new faculty-authored books, and five new residents. Read now: ohns.ucsf.edu/about/news/h...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Tokunbo Ayeni on being named a John A. Watson Faculty Scholar, one of UCSF School of Medicine’s highest honors. The award will support his work to advance education, research, and care for patients with head and neck trauma. ➡️ tiny.ucsf.edu/wdpJdy
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Welcome Bradley F. Marple, our 2026 Sooy Lecturer. He’ll explore the evolution of CRS, the rise of precision medicine and biologics, and how board certification is adapting to modern practice. Join us! ohns.ucsf.edu/events/franc...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Congratulations to Michael Merzenich, PhD, on receiving the 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology for his pioneering contributions to cochlear implant development, improving the lives of more than one million people worldwide. tiny.ucsf.edu/PMVunW
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎉 Welcome Dhimanshu Joshi, our new Finance Director at UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery! We're excited to have Dhimanshu join the team and help support our department's continued growth and success. Welcome to OHNS! 👏 #UCSFOHNS #TeamUCSF
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎉 Please join us in welcoming Linda Chow to UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery as our new Contracts & Grants Manager! Linda brings extensive experience in research administration and grants management and will help support and advance our growing research mission.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We’re hiring! Join our team as a Fellowship Coordinator at UCSF OHNS. Qualified candidates should have at least three years of related experience, and knowledge of administrative operations, analysis, policies, and regulations. Apply here: careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobD...
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Our residents recently presented original research at the 42nd Annual Bay Area Residents’ Research Symposium hosted by Kaiser Permanente Oakland. Congratulations to Nikhil Arora, MD, and Taylor Erickson, MD, who each received awards for their outstanding work in otolaryngology research.
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UCSF Otolaryngology | Head & Neck Surgery @ucsfohns.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Spring 2026 HeadsUp! newsletter is now available. Explore the latest highlights, achievements, and department updates from University of California, San Francisco Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. ➡️ conta.cc/4dClJsG 🗞️🩺
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