Interaction with other units within the University
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 provided at Karmanos Hospital for cancer, Veteran’s Administration Hospital for tertiary care and independent development, Oakwood and Crittenton Hospitals for pediatric otolaryngology, maxillofacial trauma, sinus surgery and general otolaryngologic training and Providence Hospital for neurotology.
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 specifically designed for their level. 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.