Rolvix Patterson, MD, MPH
@RolvixPatterson
PGY-5 @Duke_Oto😈 & global otology researcher🦻🏽
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
A great and important read for our field!
Otolaryngology-HNS Cleft Surgeons are still teaching surgery globally and making a difference, despite decreased federal funding! Check out our @AAOHNS Bulletin article on the positive impact: bulletin.entnet.org/home/article/2… @VanderbiltENT @tttollefsonmd @GoudyLab @ASPO_PEDSOTO
Otolaryngology-HNS Cleft Surgeons are still teaching surgery globally and making a difference, despite decreased federal funding! Check out our @AAOHNS Bulletin article on the positive impact: bulletin.entnet.org/home/article/2… @VanderbiltENT @tttollefsonmd @GoudyLab @ASPO_PEDSOTO
Curious about the Global OHNS Initiative and our work to understand/improve access to otolaryngology care in resource-constrained settings? Read more in our first annual report: globalohns.org/annualreports Consider joining the team and supporting the mission! @globalohns

There are substantial disparities in access to otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OHNS) care globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. ja.ma/4nuHeja @DavidFeiZhang
RT @WorldJSurg: Collaborative action is essential to closing global surgical gaps. Proud to see the Global OHNS Initiative featured for its work advancing equity and access in otolaryngology worldwide. 🌍👂🏽✊🏾 #GlobalSurgery #OHNS #HealthEquity #WJS 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12…
Discover how the Global Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Initiative is advancing health equity through international collaboration and research. A call to build bridges in global surgical care. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #WJS #Research #Surgery #OHNS
Discover how the Global Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Initiative is advancing health equity through international collaboration and research. A call to build bridges in global surgical care. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12… #WJS #Research #Surgery #OHNS
Explore the 2024 Global OHNS Annual Report—highlighting our mission, impact, and vision for equitable surgical care. Learn more about us at: drive.google.com/file/d/1zsxGAa… #TeamOHNS #ENT #GlobalHealth
Proud to be part of an organization that’s redefining global surgery, transforming collaboration, and reimagining a healthier, more equitable world. #GlobalSurgery #HealthEquity @globalohns onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…
The Global #OHNS Initiative is tackling #globalhealth disparities by improving access to #otolaryngology care through research, advocacy, and international collaboration, with a focus on low-resource settings. Read more at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wj… #TeamOHNS #HealthEquity
Building Bridges and Fostering Health Equity Through Research: The Global Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Initiative - Global Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery Initiative - World Journal of Surgery - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wj…
We have a lot of work to do to improve access to high-quality otolaryngology care at home and around the world. Happy to see this work published by @globalohns! A large, collaborative efforts several years in the making.
There are substantial disparities in access to otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OHNS) care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries; targeted interventions are needed to improve OHNS care accessibility and outcomes. ja.ma/4jkrZXz @DavidFeiZhang
There are substantial disparities in access to otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OHNS) care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries; targeted interventions are needed to improve OHNS care accessibility and outcomes. ja.ma/4jkrZXz @DavidFeiZhang
🔬 New study reveals critical disparities in global #Otolaryngology care! 🌍🚨 Read more here! 👇 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11… #GlobalHealth #OHNS #SurgicalEquipment #HealthcareEquity #MedicalAccess
📢 New study reveals critical disparities in global #Otolaryngology care! 🌍🚨 🔬A recent global cross-sectional survey highlights significant disparities in equipment availability between HICs and LMICs. Read more here! 👇 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11… #GlobalHealth #OHNS #Equity
The Blue Devils are headed back to the Sweet 16 🕺 #MarchMadness @DukeMBB
We are thrilled to introduce our new class of residents for 2025! Their arrival marks an exciting chapter for our department. Congratulations and welcome! #MedTwitter #Match2025 @Rutgers_NJMS @CUSMedicine @UTSWMedCenter @PennStHershey duke.is/2/3sst
The World hearing day event has kicked off at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital with a health talk on ear health from our President Dr. Nakku Doreen. Outpatient activities and free hearing screening are also being performed. @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda @MbararaUST @isaacmukiibi19