USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery - USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology

Plotting the Future of Ear, Nose and Throat Care

The fast-growing USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery has one of the nation’s leading otolaryngology research programs. We create better ways to treat ear, nose and throat conditions, while our surgeons take on the most complex cases with skill. Trainees work with top experts, preparing to blaze their own trails as healers and scholars.

Research

The drive to improve lives powers research so promising that the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is #11 in NIH funding and has been top-15 nine years running. Our work spans fundamental, translational and clinical studies with a major focus on hearing loss and communication disorders.

Training & Education

Our department offers stellar training programs. Our largest educational program is the ACGME-accredited residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Most graduating residents continue on with subspecialty fellowships. The surgical training here is quite strong, with residents having an early and frequent exposure to the operating theater.

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Residency

Hone your surgical skills while pursuing research advances. Expert faculty mentors guide our residents as they serve diverse patients and gain experience with state-of-the-art procedures.

Clinical Fellowships

Subspecialty training puts you elbow-to-elbow with renowned Keck School physicians and scientists. With surgery, both volume and complexity are high, yielding an enriching educational experience.

Medical Students

The breadth of our training offers medical students a comprehensive view of otolaryngology. Seize the opportunity through a clerkship, a sub-internship or research experience.

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Build a career that reaches across the lifespan and numerous specialties while helping people with communication disorders. In L.A.’s diverse communities, you’ll get diverse clinical experience.

Graduate Education

Reach beyond the barriers between fields with the Hearing and Communication Neuroscience Training Program. This USC-wide initiative offers up to two years of support for interdisciplinary studies.

Clinician-Scientist Training

Prepare to be a leader in science and surgery by pairing clinical and research experience. Residents and medical students work closely with mentors, learning advanced experimental methods.

Patient Care

Our multidisciplinary team combines talent, technology and the human touch to treat the most complex conditions in otolaryngology. Come to us for comprehensive head and neck care, with seasoned clinicians offering the latest options in clinics conveniently located all around L.A.

We’re committed to setting the standard in our field, from bench laboratory research to clinical treatment for complex conditions. It makes our department an inspiring place to learn, discover and practice

Professor John Oghalai, MD

Meet the Faculty

2024 USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery chief residents (from left to right): James Kim, MD, Marta Kulich, MD, Alison Yu, MD, and Sheng Zhou, MD.

Campus News

Chief residents reflect on experience at USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology before graduating

April 18, 2024

From left to right: Co-Division Chiefs of Research: Carolina Abdala, Ph.D., Christopher Shera, Ph.D., and Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgery: Uttam Sinha, MD, MS, FACS.

Campus News

Sound Advice: The Impact of Transformative Mentorship on the Faculty in the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Campus News

Dewey Receives NIH Research Grant to Expand Studies on Mechanisms of Hearing in Mammals

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The Future of Laryngeal Imaging: Michael Johns, Brian Applegate and the Promise of Brillouin Spectroscopy

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