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 and is a Clinical Department within the Detroit Medical Center. Divisions include pediatric and adult otolaryngology, oral maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, audiology, and speech pathology. 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 Department Chairman. Most components are within the DMC and integrated into one academic training program. Specific characteristics of this program are detailed under the "Residency Program" heading on the Home webpage. Whereas Dr. Mathog is the overall Program Director, each of the participating hospitals is directed by a different faculty member. Each one is responsible for the quality and quantity of the otolaryngologic experience at his respective institution, according to the following breakdown: 1) Children's Hospital (290 beds) - Dr
Faust
serves as director;
2) Harper Hospital (600 beds) -Dr. Krouse as Vice Chief serves this role; 3) Detroit Receiving Hospital (600 beds) - Dr.
Lin as Vice Chief directs this resident training facility in otolaryngology; 5) Veterans Administration Hospital (550 beds) - Dr.
Stachler is chief at this newly designed facility across the street from the
Detroit Medical Center; 6) St. Joseph Hospital Oakland, 7) Karmanos Cancer
Institute and hospital - Dr. George Yoo is the chief of this facility; 8) Providence Hospital/Michigan Ear Institute - Dr. Jack Kartush serves as Program Director; 9) Beaumont Hospital (1000 beds) - Dr. Dennis Bojrab serves as Director.
The residency program is managed by the a) the Faculty as a whole, b) Resident Recruitment Committee and c) 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 1) otolaryngology, 2) dentistry/oral surgery, and 3) audiology and speech pathology services for adults and children at Children's, Harper University and Detroit Receiving. Rotations for otolaryngology residents are also provided at Providence and Beaumont Hospitals for otologic,
pediatric
and general otolaryngology training. Osteopathic, Family Practice, Oral Surgery and Internal Medicine residents are rotated through the department for general Otolaryngology experiences, as have third and fourth year medical students. 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 provides clinical services at various hospitals, including the following: 1) Detroit Receiving, 2) Harper, 3) VA, and
4) Children's Hospital. Privileges are provided at Hutzel Hospital, Huron Valley Hospital, St. Josephs - Oakland, Beaumont, St. Johns and Bon Secours-Cottage Hospitals.
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Out-Patient
Services -
Such clinical services are provided at numerous sites, including the
1) Children's Hospital-Otolaryngology, Audiology and Speech, 2) Harper Professional Building (Otolaryngology, Audiology, Allergy, Speech and Swallowing),
3) Lahser Rd. in Southfield, MI (Otolaryngology, Audiology services and Surgery Center at this location), and
4) Bloomfield Professional Center, 43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 210, (248) 335-9800 (Otolaryngology,
Allergy, Audiology, Swallowing and Speech). Out-patient services are also provided at the 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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COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
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, trauma, 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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