• Dr. Vanessa Stubbs led a multi-institutional panel discussion on "Diversity and Disparities in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery" on 2/1/23. 

• Dr. Ashley Wackym spoke on "Mentorship and Career Development" as an invited grand rounds lecturer to the Lehigh Valley Health Network Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery on Friday March 31, 2023.

• Dr. Scott Shapiro authored a book chapter "Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea" in our field's pre-eminent textbook: Bailey’s Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology – 6^th Edition. 

• Welcome to our newest addition to the department:  Tejbeer Kaur, PhD. Dr. Kaur is a decorated scientist who studies the complex of immune cells and their effector molecules with the sensory cells in the cochlea of the inner ear and how these interactions influence hearing.

Events

Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 AM - Department Grand Rounds
Elizabeth Toh, MD, MBA   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Otolaryngology Societies: A Strategic Framework for Change

Wednesday, May 10, 7:30 AM - Department Grand Rounds
Binoy Chandy, MD     Pediatric Rhinoplasty

Wednesday, April 12, 7:30 AM - Department Grand Rounds
Joseph Vella, MD, PhD    Intense pulsed light and radio frequency skin treatments

Recurring Departmental Events

• Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Tumor Board (Tuesdays, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
  
  
• Grand Rounds Lecture (2^nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
  
  
• Skull Base Case Discussion Conference (Monthly)
  
  
• Pediatric Cochlear Implant Case Discussion Conference (Monthly)
  
  
• Pediatric Aerodigestive Case Discussion Conference (3^rd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM) 
  
  
• Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Clinic (4^th Friday of each month, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
  
  
• Journal Club (Quarterly)
  
  
• Morbidity & Mortality (Quarterly)

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