The Otolaryngology Division at the University of Vermont receives complex referrals from the upper two-thirds of Vermont and a generous segment of upstate New York. Special skills in endoscopic laser surgery, pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction, cosmetic facial surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, neurotologic surgery with an active cochlear implant program, maxillofacial trauma reconstruction, and the complete management of head and neck oncology serve to attract patients from more than 3/4 million population base.

Although the residency program is small, the individual surgical exposure is varied and substantial to prepare for a career in general or academic otolaryngology, Board certification, and fellowship training.

The educational program is multi-faceted. Two conferences relating to the basic and clinical science of otolaryngology are conducted weekly. Temporal bone anatomy and pathology are reviewed bimonthly. Neuroradiology, head and neck pathology, radiation oncology/ENT, and Journal Clubs are monthly conferences.

Three formal and one informal protracted course are integrated into the training program and are taken by each resident every year of training: 1) home study course; 2) temporal bone dissection course; 3) extensive head and neck anatomy course.

The residency program is a closely knit tutorial experience. The residents interact well and develop an attitude of sharing in their education development.

William Brundage, M.D. 
Otolaryngology Residency Program Director