Summer 2023
Message from the Chair Dear Alumni and Friends, I hope you are all enjoying your summers and hopefully getting some much-needed vacation and relaxation time with family and friends! We find ourselves once again at that point in the year where the department is undergoing its annual change. It’s a bittersweet time as we say goodbye to residents and fellows who have been important members of our department for the past three years, but also welcome a new group of doctors as they begin their training to become the next generation of our accomplished otolaryngology alumni. We’re excited to present to you the summer issue of our alumni newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find a sendoff for our graduating residents and fellows, including their future plans. You’ll also get to meet our new residents and fellows that are joining the department this year. One of our newest recruits, Dr. Melissa McGovern, is the subject of our research spotlight, as we highlight the important new work that she brings to the Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center. As we enter another academic year, I’m looking forward to all the exciting research and patient care taking place here in Pittsburgh, but also by all of you, our alumni, around the world. We look forward to seeing many of you at our alumni reception in Nashville in September!
José Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS
All of my best,
José Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS Professor, The Eugene N. Myers, MD Chair Department of Otolaryngology The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
In This Issue Message from the Chair
1
Incoming Fellows
7
Graduating Residents
2
OTO Rotation in South Africa
8
Graduating Fellows
3
Alumni Spotlight
9
2022-23 Faculty Awards
4
Save the Dates
10
Research Spotlight: Dr. Melissa McGovern 5
Webinar Information
Back Cover
Incoming Residents
6