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UAMS ENT, Little Rock, AR (2025)

07/23/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Dr. Emre Vural! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating our incredible Head & Neck Cancer surgeon, Dr. Emre Vural, a man of great precision in the OR and unexpected charm outside of it. Whether he’s leading complex surgical cases or bottle-feeding a llama with perfect technique, he brings skill, style, and heart to everything he does.

Dr. Vural, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and sense of humor. Wishing you another year of health, happiness, and maybe a few more alpaca encounters. 🦙🎂

07/22/2025

📚 Today was a special day in the UAMS Department of Otolaryngology! We had the honor of hosting both Dr. Adrian Williamson III and his son, Dr. Adrian Williamson IV, as they each gave outstanding lectures to our residents, fellows, and medical students.

Dr. Williamson III shared his expertise on chronic cough, while Dr. Williamson IV presented on pediatric otolaryngologic infections. Watching two generations of dedicated physicians and faculty educate the next generation was both inspiring and deeply meaningful.

Thank you both for your commitment to advancing ENT education and patient care, and for reminding us how powerful legacy, mentorship, and family can be in medicine. 👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

07/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. James “Reed” Gardner on matching into the University of Pittsburgh’s 2026–2027 Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in their Department of Otolaryngology! Reed has been an outstanding Chief Resident at UAMS, leading our team with integrity, confidence, and compassion. He’s a natural leader, a skilled clinician, and a dedicated researcher who has made significant contributions to our head and neck oncology practice.

We’re incredibly proud of Reed’s commitment and excited for his next chapter at Pitt. This fellowship is a perfect fit for his passion and talent in surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction. Please join us in celebrating this milestone and wishing Dr. Gardner continued success as he elevates his skills and impact in the field! 💪

07/15/2025

📸✨ First day of school energy at UAMS Otolaryngology!

We’re kicking off a brand new academic year with our incredible chiefs — Drs. Courtney Wright, Courtney Hunter, and Reed Gardner — leading the way and showing us what leadership, grit, and mentorship look like.

And we couldn’t be more proud of our new interns starting their journey with us: Drs. Aaron Meers, Peter Eckard, and Charles “Denver” Mullins! Look at these bright-eyed “kindergartners” all grown up and ready to scrub in. 🥹🩺

Also pictured: our whole crew of residents welcoming the new year with visiting guest lecturer Dr. Nathan Cass from UKENT — a fantastic way to start strong and stay inspired.

Here’s to another year of growth, learning, and ENT excellence! 💪

07/15/2025

📢 Today’s ENT didactics featured a stellar presentation by M4 student Ravi Sun, MD-PhD candidate at UAMS, titled “Lymphatic Insights for the Otolaryngologist.”

Ravi shared translational research highlights and clinical relevance tailored for our residents and faculty. We’re always excited to learn from future physician-scientists—thanks for your excellent work, Ravi!

06/25/2025

🎂 Happy Birthday, Dr. Gresham Richter! 🎂

Today, we’re celebrating our very own Prof. and Vice Chair of Pediatric Otolaryngology at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. His leadership in pediatric airway care, vascular anomaly research, and lifelong commitment to education (with over 90 publications!) make him a true asset to our team and our patients

Thank you for everything you do, Dr. Richter—here’s to many more years of breakthroughs, mentorship, and patient care. Enjoy your day!

06/24/2025

This morning, our department gathered for a special Grand Rounds as we said farewell to our Chairman, Dr. John Dornhoffer, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service in otology and medical education.

In his final lecture, Dr. Dornhoffer shared timeless wisdom collected over a remarkable career. Some highlights:
• Keep your mind and your doors open
• The journey matters more than the destination — embrace lifelong learning
• Surgical education truly begins after training ends
• If you pick up a scalpel, you will face complications — learn how to handle them
• Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses in your practice

Thank you, Dr. Dornhoffer, for your leadership, mentorship, and the lasting impact you’ve made on our residents, faculty, and patients. You leave behind a legacy that will guide the next generation of surgeons.

06/18/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Dr. Adrian Williamson IV! 🎂🎉

Please join UAMS ENT in wishing a very happy birthday to Dr. Adrian Williamson, our incredible Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital! 🏥👂👃

Your compassion, dedication, and positive energy make a difference every single day for your patients, their families, and all of us lucky enough to work alongside you. We’re so grateful to have you on the team.

Have the best day, Dr. Williamson! 🎈🎁🎊

06/13/2025

🎓✨ Farewell to our incredible PGY5s — Chrystal, Celeste, and A***n!

Chrystal is counting down the days until she officially starts her new career in private practice at Arkansas Otolaryngology Center. Celeste already has her U-Haul packed and is California-bound to begin her facial plastic surgery fellowship at UC Irvine. And A***n is off to Indianapolis, ready to enjoy married life and dive into his facial plastics fellowship after five years of long-distance love and leadership.

These three have been exceptional role models, not just for our residents but for our entire department. They’ve led with grace, mentored with patience, and supported their co-residents and our team through every high and low. As a new program coordinator this year, I couldn’t have asked for a kinder, more supportive group of seniors.

We’re so proud of each of you and already miss you dearly. Thank you for leaving our program better than you found it. 💚

06/05/2025

🎓 Congratulations, Dr. Chrystal Lau! 🎓

This week we send off Dr. Chrystal Lau, PGY-5, as she graduates from our UAMS Otolaryngology residency program and begins her first big girl job as an otolaryngologist with Arkansas Otolaryngology Center here in Little Rock.

Chrystal has spent the past five years growing into a compassionate, sharp, and dependable physician. She’s been a calm presence in high-pressure moments, a supportive friend to co-residents, and a tireless advocate for patient care. Along the way, she also became a mom—welcoming her sweet daughter Stella during her final year of training (we’re still not sure how she balanced it all so gracefully).

We are incredibly proud of everything Dr. Lau has accomplished and know she’ll bring the same warmth and excellence to her new role as she did during residency. We’re lucky we’ll still get to call her a colleague, just now as an attending.

Enjoy this special moment with your husband, your baby girl, and the joy that comes with closing one chapter and starting another. You've earned it, Chrystal.

❤️

06/04/2025

📢 Join us for the J. Floyd Kyser, M.D. Distinguished Lecture Series and Annual Resident Research Day!

📅 Friday, June 6, 2025
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, 12th floor

Presented by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, this event celebrates innovation, education, and resident-driven research.

We’re proud to showcase the incredible work of our residents and welcome esteemed guest speakers advancing the future of ENT care.

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05/20/2025

Happy Birthday to our fantastic PGY2, Hayden Hairston! His future in ENT surgery is as bright as his smile. Hayden brings not only clinical excellence but also a heart as impressive as his positivity. We are lucky to have him on the team. Hope your day is filled with as much joy as your patients feel relief after a well-placed tube or scope.

Cheers to another year of laughs, learning, and memories!

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