Connections 2024
Inside Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Fall 2024
Message from Dr. Francis
As we enter the resident interview season, I am excited to share the second quarter edition of Connections. This newsletter is filled with relevant updates that will be especially beneficial to our future trainees, focusing on efforts by our faculty and residents to advance knowledge, practice, patient experience and patient outcomes.
New Tools Aim to Measure and Reduce Hearing Loss Stigma
The Lancet Commission on Hearing Loss (LCHL) was established to reduce the worldwide impact of hearing loss. Jessica West, PhD, MPH, was invited to join the subgroup. Learn about her and our team's work.
Improving Outcomes in Tube and Ear Drainage Management
Pressure equalization tubes are commonly placed in patients who are experiencing recurrent acute otitis media or chronic otitis media with effusion. But managing tube-related ear drainage—otorrhea—remains a challenge for both clinicians and patients. See how we're addressing the challenge.
Expanded Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services Also Offers More Learning Opportunities for Residents and Fellows
We are meeting increased demand for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by expanding services at Duke Raleigh Hospital and Wake County. The expansion brings additional training opportunities for residents and fellows and addresses patients’ desires for more services.
Sinus Dissection Course Provides Essential Endoscopic Surgery Experience
Since 2014, the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences has offered a comprehensive sinus and skull base dissection course for residents and fellows to address the need for focused training in endoscopic surgery.
Leadership Lived Out Lives on Through Alumni
Jarrod Keeler, MD, participated in the Duke Otolaryngology Residency Program and the Leadership Lived Out program from 2010 to 2015. Now at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Dr. Keeler brought the idea to his residents and continues to expand the program.