Jefferson Department of Otolaryngology

07/21/2025

The 14th Annual American Rhinologic Society (ARS) Summer Sinus Symposium took place July 10–12 in beautiful San Diego, California!  Representing our department were Dr. Kennedy, Dr. Toskala, Troy DeRose, CRNP, and Heather Rozencwaig, CRNP. This premier event brings together experts in the field to focus on what lies at the core of rhinology—delivering exceptional patient care. Through cutting-edge presentations and dynamic discussions, attendees explored the latest advances shaping clinical practice and improving outcomes.
 

07/18/2025

Just a reminder that our Faculty and Alumni event is coming up on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The day will begin with professional development and networking opportunities in the morning, with CME credits available for the lecture portion. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the course for golf and a relaxed reception to wrap up the day. Details have been shared directly with invitees—we’re looking forward to a great turnout!

07/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Joseph Curry and Dr. Sara Meyer have been named co-leaders of the Molecular Oncology Regulation and Approaches (MORA) Research Program. Together, they will drive innovative research to uncover the molecular mechanisms of cancer and advance precision therapies and targeted treatments. Please join us in congratulating Drs. Curry and Meyer on their new leadership roles!
 

07/02/2025

Please join us in congratulating two outstanding members of our department!
 
Dr. Dev Amin has been awarded both the 2025 Resident Teaching Award and the 2025 Outstanding Resident Award! These peer-voted honors recognize Dev’s unwavering dedication to education, mentorship, professionalism, and leadership — a true embodiment of our department’s mission and values.
 
Dr. Marc Rosen has been named the recipient of the 2025 Faculty Teaching Award, as voted on by our residents. This award celebrates Dr. Rosen’s continued commitment to education, mentorship, professionalism, and lifelong learning — the very heart of our department’s mission.
 

06/25/2025

We are beyond proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our exceptional chief residents and clinical fellows, who graduated from their programs on Friday, June 20th. This milestone marks years of dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the art and science of medicine. As they step into their new roles as attendings and advanced fellows, we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make on patients, colleagues, and the future of healthcare.

We proudly recognize our graduating chief residents: Drs. Dev Amin, Dylan Bertoni, Chase Kahn, Annie Moroco, and Jena Patel. And we are equally honored to celebrate our outstanding fellows: Drs. Khashayar Arianpour, Srihari Daggumati, Stephen White, Henry Ideker, and Harleen Sethi. Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished—your futures are bright!

A heartfelt thank you to Karen Keane and the entire Education Committee for organizing such a meaningful and memorable evening. Your dedication made this celebration truly unforgettable!

06/24/2025

What a fantastic day we had at this year’s Resident Graduation Celebration at Top Golf! It was a wonderful opportunity for residents and physicians to come together, relax, and honor the dedication and achievements of our graduating class. A heartfelt thank you to Karen Keane for planning such a memorable event.

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06/16/2025

Dr. Cottrill was honored to teach at the Penn State Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation Course Participants from around the world, including Canada and Australia, gathered to learn this innovative technique.
 

05/29/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Gregory Epps on being named one of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 2025 Top Physicians Under 40! This prestigious recognition highlights early-career physicians who are making a meaningful impact in medicine and in their communities. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of Pennsylvania Medical Society member physicians. Well deserved, Dr. Epps!
 

05/16/2025

On Wednesday, 5/7, we proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Honorable Joyce Kean and Dr. Herbert Kean Family Gathering Area at the Honickman Center. Thank you to Dr. Herbert Kean and his wife Joyce for their generous support and lasting impact on our community space!
 

05/15/2025

Congratulations to our faculty (Drs. Maurits Boon, Rebecca Chiffer, David Cognetti, Elizabeth Cottrill, Joseph Curry, Kyle Fisher, Christopher Fundakowski, Richard Goldman, Ryan Heffelfinger, David Kennedy, Howard Krein, Adam Luginbuhl, Brian McGettigan, Gurston Nyquist, Edmund Pribitkin, Mindy Rabinowtiz, David Rosen, Marc Rosen, Joseph Spiegel, Kathleen Tibbetts, Elina Toskala, Thomas Willcox, and Jason Wilmoth) who were recognized in the Philly Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors in Otolaryngology or Facial Plastic Surgery/Otolaryngology!



05/15/2025

05/06/2025

The annual PGY-3 Temporal Bone Course took place in our state-of-the-art lab, offering two days of immersive learning through lectures and hands-on dissection. We were honored to host an outstanding faculty, including Drs. Ravi Samy and Sri Chennupati (Lehigh Valley), Drs. Jenna Briddell and Bill Parkes (Nemours), Dr. Michael Teixido, and Jefferson’s own Drs. Thomas Willcox, Jacob Hunter, and Rebecca Chiffer. A big thank-you to our vendor partners—Stryker, Advanced Bionics, Med-El, and Grace Medical—for their generous support.
 
It was a fantastic opportunity to advance surgical skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen our educational community!