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Program Aims

Otolaryngology Residency
The University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is committed to educating the next generation of otolaryngologists. At our residency program, trainees will acquire comprehensive knowledge of otolaryngology and develop advanced surgical skills, while providing patient care under the supervision of faculty dedicated to their patients and to resident education. Residents routinely engage in didactic sessions, multidisciplinary conferences, grand rounds, and hands-on courses. There are numerous opportunities to participate in scientific, educational, and quality improvement research. Residency training in Otolaryngology is an exciting and challenging experience, and our program is committed to helping residents become excellent otolaryngologists.
  • Deliver high-quality education for the next generation of otolaryngologists, preparing them to become surgeon scientists, academic otolaryngologists with or without subspecialty fellowship training, as well as community-based general otolaryngologists.
  • Provide multidisciplinary compassionate health care with emphasis on patient safety and quality improvement
  • Lead life-changing discoveries through the exercise of multidisciplinary innovative research
  • Promote the health and well-being of our community and our healthcare providers
  • Nurture diversity, equity, and inclusivity

We currently offer two tracks: three (3) five-year clinical track positions per year and one six-year research track position per year supported by an R25 Residency Training Grant awarded by the NIH (National Institutes of Health). Click here for more information about our R25 Miami Otolaryngology Surgeon Scientist Training Program (MOSSTP).

The first year of residency has thirteen 4-week blocks including six blocks of otolaryngology, one block of vacation and the remaining blocks dedicated to anesthesia, neurosurgery, oral maxillofacial trauma, plastic surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical ICU.

All residents engage in a dedicated hands-on research experience during the 6-month research block in the PGY3 year. The research track resident participates in an additional 12-months of research after PGY1 year, for a total of 18 months dedicated research time.

For any questions, please contact:

Elizabeth Nicolli, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Program Director

Liliana Ein, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director

Jenine M. Brophy
Director of Programs
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Don Soffer Clinical Research Center
1120 NW 14th St
5th Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: jmdunn@med.miami.edu