UNC ENT

Our Mission is to improve the health of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

We will accomplish this by achieving excellence and providing leadership in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

10/29/2025

Dr. Sarah Russel assumed her position as Chair of the Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting. She also served as a panelist on two important topics: “Improving LGBTQIA+ Patient Care in Otolaryngology” and “Strategies to Overcome Health Inequities and Improve Outcomes in At-Risk Populations.” Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to compassionate care in otolaryngology 💙

10/28/2025

Faculty in the UNC Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery are dedicated to advancing trainee education. Dakota Sharp, AuD, Pediatric Audiologist at the Carolina Children’s Cochlear Implant Center, served as a guest lecturer in the UNC graduate course Advanced Signal Coding. Dr. Sharp discussed mapping variables, signal coding strategies for cochlear implants, and shared clinical insights with Doctor of Audiology students.

10/26/2025

October is Health Literacy Month 📖
Understanding health information is key to better outcomes. 💙

10/24/2025

Dr. Brent Senior, MD, FACS, FARS, shares key updates and future goals for EUFOREA (The European Forum for Research and Education in Allergy and Airway Diseases) in his editorial featured in the September EUFOREAN newsletter.
From expanding patient education initiatives to launching new global partnerships, Dr. Senior highlights EUFOREA’s growing role in advancing care for chronic respiratory diseases worldwide.
🔗 Read the full issue here: https://mailchi.mp/euforea.eu/euforean-september2025-newsletter?e=00fa7340ca

10/22/2025

Today, we celebrate our incredible Certified Medical Assistants! 🎉 Thank you to our amazing CMA team for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to excellence every single day.

10/20/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Senior on being named Executive Vice President of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS)! This prestigious role recognizes his outstanding leadership and contributions to rhinology, allergy, and endoscopic skull base surgery. Since 1954, the ARS has been the world's leading organization in rhinologic education, research, and advocacy.

10/19/2025

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month! Take steps to prevent noise-induced hearing loss by turning down the volume, wearing ear protection, and giving your ears a rest. If you’re experiencing ringing, muffled sounds, or any changes in your hearing, schedule an appointment with an ear specialist to get checked. Early care makes all the difference. 👂💙

10/16/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Kayla Hicks, MD has matched with the University of Utah Neurotology Fellowship! This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to her dedication and hard work. Congratulations, Dr. Hicks!

10/14/2025

The UNC Facial Nerve Center made a strong impact at the 15th International Facial Nerve Symposium (IFNS) in Madrid! Our team delivered nine podium presentations, moderated sessions, and was recognized by conference leaders for their contributions to advancing facial paralysis research and care.

10/08/2025

Our UNC Voice Team made an incredible showing at the Fall Voice Conference 2025! 👏

Drs. Buckmire, Shah, Lamm, Stack, and Kaiser presented groundbreaking research and led key discussions in the field of laryngology.

Special recognition to Dr. Buckmire for serving as both Program Chair (Late Career Laryngology) and Program Committee member.

Proud to see UNC ENT leading the conversation in voice care and innovation! 💙🩺

10/06/2025

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Join UNC ENT in celebrating National Audiology Awareness Month at Walk4Hearing 🎉. We’re thrilled to have UNC Children’s Cochlear Implant Center sponsoring alongside UNC Health Audiology!

📅 Date: Oct 12
📍 Location: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC

Stop by to walk, learn, visit our tent and support hearing health!

10/02/2025

Dr. Yarbrough presented at the CORLAS Annual Meeting 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. His talk, “Turning the Bad Tumors Good,” reflects UNC ENT’s ongoing leadership in advancing global research and treatment in otolaryngology.

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