DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE, AND ORGANIZATION
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery functions as an Academic Department in Wayne State University School of Medicine with clinical programs at Oakwood, Karmanos, VA, and Crittenton Hospital with limited rotations at MEI, Providence and Beaumont Hospitals. Divisions include pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, otology-otological skull base surgery, rhinology/allergy, facial trauma, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, audiology, speech pathology and swallowing disorders.
The Organizational structure is described by the Overview diagram as well as the Detailed diagram.
The Department is composed of 17 full-time faculty, including the Chair, Robert H. Mathog, M.D. The backgrounds of these members are detailed on separate pages under the "Faculty" heading on the Home web page. Additionally, there are 32 adjunct faculty members representing the fields of otolaryngology, oncology, dentistry, maxillo-facial surgery, nursing, general nutrition services, speech pathology, and audiology.
The residency program is directed by the Program Director, Robert H. Mathog, M.D. Whereas Dr. Mathog is the overall Program Director, each of the participating hospitals is directed by a faculty site director. Each one is responsible for the quality and quantity of the otolaryngologic experience at his/her respective institution according to the following breakdown: 1) Veteran’s Administration Hospital (550) beds-Dr. Lin is chief and site director at this newly designed facility across the street from the Detroit Medical Center; 2) Karmanos Cancer Institute and hospital-Dr. Mathog is the Chief of this facility, 3) Providence Hospital/Michigan Ear Institute-Dr. Jack Kartush serves as site director, 4) Beaumont Hospital (1000 beds)-Dr. Dennis Bojrab serves as site director, 5) Oakwood Hospital – Dr. Mathog serves as site director, 6) Crittenton Hospital-Dr. Monsell serves as site director. Dr. Coticchia serves as PGY 1 Program Director with PGY 1 residents rotating in the Oakwood Hospital system.
The residency program is managed by the Faculty as a whole. There is also a Resident Recruitment Committee and a Resident Review Committee for the purpose of resident evaluations, recruitment and counsel. The Faculty meets bimonthly to review educational programs and evaluate resident suggestions. The Resident Recruitment Committee is chaired by Dr. Lin and is composed of numerous full-time clinical and research faculty members and the cheif administrative resident. This committee evaluates applications, conducts interviews and selects residents for the Match. The Resident Review Committee, which is chaired by the Department Chairman, Dr. Mathog, evaluates resident performance biannually with an opportunity for feedback and discussion that will enhance education.
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INTERACTION WITH OTHER UNITS
Academically and clinically, the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is linked with dentistry/oral surgery and audiology and speech pathology services for adults and children. Rotations for otolaryngology residents are also provided at Karmanos Hospital for cancer, Veteran’s Administration Hospital for tertiary care and independent development, Oakwood and Crittenton Hospitals for pediatric otolaryngology, sinus surgery and general otolaryngologic training and at Providence Hospital for neurotology and Beaumont Hospital for otology, sinus surgery and pediatrics. Osteopathic, Family Practice, Oral Surgery and Internal Medicine residents are rotated through the department for general Otolaryngology experiences, Third and fourth year medical students also have rotations specically designed for their level. Information on Medical Student training opportunities within the department is detailed under the "Educational Programs" heading on the Home web page. Several faculty members hold adjunct appointments with other departments within the School of Medicine, including Biochemistry, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Radiology. Several faculty also hold joint appointments with the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The department has numerous clinical and research collaborations within and outside the university.
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SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, OR PROFESSION
In-Patient Services -
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery provides on site clinical services at Detroit Medical Center,Oakwood, Crittenton, Karmanos, VA, Hutzel, St. Joseph’s-Oakland, Beaumont, St. Johns, Bon Secours and Cottage Hospitals.
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Out-Patient Services -
Such clinical services are provided at numerous sites, including the Lahser office, 27177 Lahser, Suite 203 in Southfield, MI, (248) 357-4151, (Otolaryngology, Allergy, Audiology services and Surgery Center at this location), Bloomfield Professional Center, 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 210, (248) 335-9800 (Otolaryngology, Allergy, Audiology, Swallowing and Speech), and Oakwood Professional Building, 18101 Oakwood Blvd, Suite 402, Dearborn, MI, (313) 253-0800. Out-patient services are also provided at Karmanos and VA Hospital. Childrens's services are also provided at multiple sites throughout these locations. More information on patient services is detailed under the "Patient Services" heading on the Home web page.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The teaching responsibilities in the Department of Otolaryngology focus on 1) Otolaryngology residents, 2) medical students, and 3) post-doctoral students and fellows, and 4) community physicians and health care providers. The department does not issue graduate degrees, and therefore, there are no graduate students.
The scope of departmental teaching encompasses delivery of health care for the medical and surgical problems related to the head and neck, hearing disabilities, speech and language disorders, and the multiple requirements for habilitation and rehabilitation of those disorders affecting hearing, speech, and swallowing resulting from various diseases and the consequences of definitive treatments of such conditions.
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Continuing education programs are also offered by the Department to bridge the potential gap between the faculty and practicing physicians and health care providers in the surrounding communities. Wednesday Morning Grand Rounds and Teaching Conference, and the annual Otolaryngology Scientific Forum have all facilitated this objective. Additional conferences are provided weekly to deal with head and neck cancer issues, research, basic science and pathology. A quarterly "Update" newsletter, written by selected faculty members on topic of interest, is mailed to numerous practitioners throughout the metropolitan area to familiarize these individuals with current areas of research within the department as well as clinical service opportunities for new patient referrals.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT/GRANTS
Historically, the Department of Otolaryngology has enjoyed relative high levels of outside grant funding.
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