Duke Otolaryngology - HNS&CS

SSCD affects 1–2% of people, but few develop SCDS symptoms. At Duke Health, Dr. Eric J. Formeister leads expert diagnosis and care for SCDS, which causes vertigo, autophony, and more—often overlapping with vestibular migraine, complicating diagnosis. duke.is/b/7g3e

We’re excited to host a Virtual Town Hall for those interested in our Otolaryngology Residency program on 8/13. It will begin with intros from faculty & residents, followed by a resident-only Q&A. Follow link to register! #MedTwitter #Otolaryngology duke.is/n/jex2

Duke Otolaryngology Emergency Skills Simulation Course welcomed residents from Duke and other institutions, reflecting a commitment to excellence in clinical training and regional collaboration. @wakeforestmed @EmoryMedicine @UNC_ENT @AUG_University duke.is/2/fzph

MS can affect speech, but help is available. Speech therapy, tech tools & lifestyle changes can improve clarity & confidence. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Nidhi Mahendra Gupta. Click link to read more. @EverydayHealth duke.is/w/8f42

We’re excited to welcome our PGY-1 residents! Joining the 5-Year Track: Audrey Abend (Rutgers), Katherine Gonzalez (CUSM), Nina Stephen (UTSW). On the 7-Year Track: Madison Hearn (Penn State). Welcome aboard! @Rutgers_NJMS @CUSMedicine @UTSWMedCenter duke.is/v/vfzs

Right hemisphere strokes don’t take away speech, they change how we use it. Dr. Jamila Minga is raising awareness about this overlooked brain disorder and the impact on communication. 🎥 Watch the full story: youtube.com/watch?v=urxGj-… @dukemedicine

We’re proud to share that Dr. Dane Barrett has been named a Best of Durham 2025 winner by Durham Magazine for his outstanding work at Duke Aesthetics Center—an honor shaped by our community’s voices and votes. Congratulations! durhammag.com/best-of-durham/

Dr. Charles Woodard has been named the inaugural Vice Chair for Education in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, leading UME, GME, CME, and faculty development across the department. Congratulations! duke.is/b/crep

Dr. Hughley has been named Associate Program Director of our Otolaryngology Residency Program, effective 8/1/25. Thank you to Dr. Kahmke for his service as Associate Program Director—his leadership has been instrumental in our program’s growth. duke.is/2/4w8f

Dr. Jeffrey Cheng led a webinar on using data to improve pediatric care, joined by experts from top children’s hospitals. Topics included AI tools, national data, RCA, and change management—valuable for all experience levels. Read more here: duke.is/4/wu7m

Dr. Kahmke achieved a major milestone by passing the ABOHNS Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation exam, advancing his expertise in head & neck surgery. He is among the first at Duke—to receive this designation. Congrats! duke.is/b/ssjx

Project CHECKERS was featured in CERI’s “Examples from the Field,” highlighting its innovative mixed-methods approach to community-engaged cancer screening & its partnership w/North Raleigh International Baptist Church @Duke_CTSI #DukeResearchSavesLives duke.is/8/5gqt

North Carolina Children’s has found its home! 🏡 ❤️ The first independent, freestanding children’s health system in the Carolinas will be built in Apex, North Carolina! To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/4lHbQfB @UNC_Health_Care | @Duke_Childrens | #NCChildrens

If you’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer, you probably have a lot of questions. Like many other types of cancer, whether throat cancer is curable depends on a lot of factors. Russel Kahmke, MD, shares his expertise to help you know what to expect. duke.is/b/fg36

On June 18, Duke experts Dr. Hannah Heet & Dr. Jessica West joined First Cary UMC’s JOY group to share insights on hearing health—blending clinical expertise with personal stories to empower older adults. #HearingHealth #Duke @jswest duke.is/2/dudy

Though all plastic surgeons are trained in rhinoplasty and most aging face procedures, patients benefit more from those performed by a facial plastic surgery specialist, says Dr. Franco, an oto & facial plastic surgeon at @DukeHealth Read more: duke.is/4/t4yt

Our 2025 Alumni Symposium featured cutting-edge research, keynote lectures, & alumni engagement, celebrating contributions to progress in head & neck surgery & communication sciences through discovery, mentorship and education. #DukeResearchSavesLives duke.is/c/p499

Tomorrow at 12pm, @Duke_CTS and Project CHECKERS leaders talk about engaging immigrant communities in head & neck cancer prevention via community-engaged research. Follow the link to register: duke.is/7/c6yf

On Saturday, June 14th, we celebrated our graduates: Harry Chiang, Somtochi Okafor, Debbie Pan, Connor Pratson, and our fellows – Samuel Altonji and Anthony Ghanem. Congratulations to each of you! duke.is/4/ej8e

Don't forget to join @Duke_CTSI on 6/27 at 12pm for a session with our Project CHECKERS on engaging immigrant communities in head & neck cancer prevention via community-engaged research. Follow the link to register: duke.is/7/c6yf