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Frequently finding herself the only Black woman surgeon in certain spaces, Tammara Watts MD, PhD, has recognized the importance of making workplaces more inclusive for some time. However, it wasn’t until two years ago that she began working in equity, diversity, and inclusion in an official capacity.

A team from HNS&CS participated in the 10th annual Women’s Health Awareness Day at Hillside High School, organized by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

On this World Voice Day (WVD), an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 16, we want to take a moment to recognize the phenomenal power of voice. The voice is a critical aspect of effective and healthy communication, and it plays an enormous role in our daily lives.

Jamila Minga, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of H

Duke’s Cognitive Neuroscience Admitting Program (CNAP) is set to welcome its first speech-language pathologist as a doctoral student. Shanika Phillips Fullwood, a clinically certified SLP with over a decade of experience, will begin her studies in the fall of 2024.

Tammara L. Watts, MD, PhD awarded R01 grant.

April is recognized as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, we strongly encourage everyone to ask for an oral cancer screening during their next dental exam.

HNS&CS team attends the Queer and Trans Health Fair at NC State University.