UW Otolaryngology is among the top-flight research programs in the country. In fact, even as a Division, our NIH research funding puts us in the top 5 programs in the country. It is home to faculty who study a wide breadth of topics within Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences and are heavily funded by the NIH, PCORI, the VA, and the Department of Defense, among others. We are one of only two institutions in the country with a Head & Neck SPORE (Specialized Programs of Research Excellence). We have deep expertise in and research programs in Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Voice and Swallowing, Neurotology and Hearing research, Pediatric, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We closely collaborate with experts across the medical school, the broader UW-Madison campus, and colleagues around the globe.
Residents take full advantages of these exciting research opportunities. Each resident is guided by strong mentorship that is chosen by the resident, research director, and other advisors in order to optimize their experience and productivity. All residents have access to unique and essential research infrastructure that includes a wide range of laboratories, outcomes research opportunities, statistical consultants, medical illustration, and medical writers.
Dedicated research time is provided in the 2nd and 3rd year of training; however, it is expected that the research experience is continuous throughout the residency experience. Each resident will develop projects of their own interest and/or join the work of one of a multitude of funded faculty members and will present their work at local, regional, and national meetings.
There are unlimited opportunities to do meaningful research at UW Otolaryngology that can change the future of Otolaryngology. We are looking to train the future leaders in Otolaryngology who want to push the envelope of scientific discovery – that is what we stand for here at UW Otolaryngology.
On Wisconsin!
–David. O Francis, MD
Resident Research Director
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Associate Director Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program, Director of Otolaryngology Outcomes Research group
