UW Otolaryngology-HNS

UW Otolaryngology-HNS Provides excellence in education and medical training, innovative research opportunities, and except

The UW Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery prides itself in offering compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care alongside comprehensive teaching, training and research in the broad areas of disorders affecting the organs of communication. Our faculty practice at the region’s top facilities including the UW Medical Center, UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Clinic, North West Hospital, the VA Hospital, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Our researchers are exploring and investigating a wide variety of topics including molecular and genetic profiles of oral cavity cancer, and vascular and lymphatic malformations. And our Staff, Residents, Fellows and collaborators are committed to carrying out our mission to provide excellence and leadership in all aspects of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Our department programs were among 45 academic disciplines at UW ranked in the top 10 worldwide, according to a the most recent (2017) analysis by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Audiology & speech-language pathology ranked 2nd, and Otorhinolaryngology ranked 10th. The CWUR Rankings by Subject highlights the world’s elite universities in the sciences and the social sciences, based on the number of research articles in top-tier journals.

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers!🎓✨ The Virgini...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers!🎓✨

The Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center is proud to announce the Edwin W Rubel Trainee Endowment, created in honor of Bloedel Chair Emeritus Edwin W Rubel, PhD and his lifelong dedication to mentoring trainees.

This endowment will help bridge critical funding gaps for University of Washington trainees, ensuring continued excellence in training and innovation for years to come.

Thanks to strong early support, the campaign is already gaining momentum, and for a limited time, every dollar donated will be matched.

Join us in investing in the future of hearing research -Donation link in bio!

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers!🎓✨ The Virgini...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers!🎓✨

The Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center is proud to announce the Edwin W Rubel Trainee Endowment, created in honor of Bloedel Chair Emeritus Edwin W Rubel, PhD and his lifelong dedication to mentoring trainees.

This endowment will help bridge critical funding gaps for University of Washington trainees, ensuring continued excellence in training and innovation for years to come.

Thanks to strong early support, the campaign is already gaining momentum, and for a limited time, every dollar donated will be matched.

Join us in investing in the future of hearing research!

Donation link in bio.

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers and clinicians...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to share the launch of a new funding campaign to support the next generation of researchers and clinicians 🎓✨

The Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center is proud to announce the Edwin W. Rubel Trainee Endowment, created in honor of Bloedel Chair Emeritus Edwin W. Rubel, PhD and his lifelong dedication to mentoring trainees.

This endowment will help bridge critical funding gaps for University of Washington trainees, ensuring continued excellence in training and innovation for years to come.

Thanks to strong early support, the campaign is already gaining momentum, and for a limited time, every dollar donated will be matched.

Join us in investing in the future of hearing research -Donation link in bio!

We are pleased to share that Dr. Ian Humphreys has been selected as a recipient of the AOCOO‑HNS Governors’ Achievement ...
03/24/2026

We are pleased to share that Dr. Ian Humphreys has been selected as a recipient of the AOCOO‑HNS Governors’ Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

This recognition reflects Dr. Humphreys’ sustained national leadership and long‑standing service to the osteopathic ENT community. He currently serves as the Chair for Rhinology Education for the Education Committee and is a Member-At-Large for the Board of Governors and soon to be treasurer.

In addition to his current national roles in education and governance, he was also the recipient of the AOCOO‑HNS Presidential Achievement Award in 2023, recognizing his exceptional contributions to advancing rhinology education, including the development and leadership of national educational programming.

This body of work represents a substantial commitment and responsibility at the national level and speaks to Dr. Humphreys’ dedication to education, service, and professional leadership. His efforts meaningfully advance our field and reflect positively on our department and institution.

Congratulations, Dr. Humphreys on this well‑deserved honor!

🎉 Match Day 2026 🎉We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Match results! Five extraordinary individuals will be joining our...
03/20/2026

🎉 Match Day 2026 🎉

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Match results! Five extraordinary individuals will be joining our residency program this June, and we can’t wait to welcome them to our community. 💜💛

Kayla Aikins, MD -
Asher Park, MD -
Daniel Rivera, MD -
Ravi Sun, MD, PhD -
Evgeniya “Jenia” Molotkova, MD -

We look forward to supporting their growth over the next six years as they develop into exceptional surgeons, scholars, and leaders in our field.

A huge thank you to our faculty, residents, fellows, and staff for your dedication and commitment to making this process a success.

Our SPL’s had a great time at the Doctor For A Day (DFAD) outreach event last week! 🩺DFAD is a program ran through Cent...
03/16/2026

Our SPL’s had a great time at the Doctor For A Day (DFAD) outreach event last week! 🩺

DFAD is a program ran through Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) to engage youth in pursuing health careers and careers in STEM.

This year’s event took place on March 10, 2026 at the University of Washington campus in Alaska Airlines Arena and brought high school students together to explore different healthcare professions.

At the UW SLP table, students learned more about what medical Speech-Language Pathologists do in the healthcare settings. They asked great questions and even got to try thickened liquids to better understand dysphagia management, definitely a memorable hands-on experience!

Thank you to the SLPs who helped make it happen, Lisa Zughni, Emily Wilson, Brandon Jagdhar (current SLP fellow), and Jess MacKimm (not pictured).

It’s always inspiring to share our field and help introduce the next generation to careers in healthcare! 👏

Dr. Solomon Johnson, R3-Research, successfully prepared his first single-cell library, a huge milestone and the start of...
03/09/2026

Dr. Solomon Johnson, R3-Research, successfully prepared his first single-cell library, a huge milestone and the start of exciting data to come. Experiments like these take patience, precision, and a lot of teamwork behind the scenes. 🧬🔬🧪

Excited to see what insights this dataset will reveal. Congrats, Solomon! 🙌

Our trainees heading to the 2026 Annual Meeting this weekend! NASBS Annual Meeting brings together experts from neurosu...
03/06/2026

Our trainees heading to the 2026 Annual Meeting this weekend!

NASBS Annual Meeting brings together experts from neurosurgery, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, and related fields to share cutting-edge research, groundbreaking multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative surgical techniques.

We’re proud to have our trainees attending to learn, present their work, and connect with leaders in the field alongside their mentors, UW OTO faculty Dr. Waleed Abuzeid, Dr. Aria Jafari, and Dr. Kris Moe.

It’s inspiring to see the next generation of surgeons engaging in scholarship, collaboration, and mentorship while advancing the future of skull base surgery. 👏

We are excited to share that our department is growing and looking to add two APP’s to our team! 💜 Teaching Associate | ...
03/04/2026

We are excited to share that our department is growing and looking to add two APP’s to our team!

💜 Teaching Associate | Advanced Practice Provider - Head and Neck Surgery- UWMC and FHCC

💜Teaching Associate | Advanced Practice Provider - Rhinology - UWMC Montlake

Full job listings here: https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/?unit_id=19542

Dr. Jay T. Rubinstein in the NEWS! In a recent “Healthier Together” interview, Dr. Jay T. Rubinstein, Virginia Merrill ...
03/03/2026

Dr. Jay T. Rubinstein in the NEWS!

In a recent “Healthier Together” interview, Dr. Jay T. Rubinstein, Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center Director, discusses how to protect your hearing and prevent hearing loss.

Watch now - link in bio!

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