Physician, facial plastic and rhinology surgeon. Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Missouri. Opinions my own.
Missouri, USA
Joined September 2017
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How should those who fail #otomatch spend their gap year? Our manuscript suggests that those who perform a research year do slightly better. However, clinical gap year applicants also fared pretty well. How do you advise applicants?
READ HERE ➡️ lnkd.in/ghfjwKQj
#gme
Cheers! Proud to see these residents and look forward to following their careers in facial plastics. @columbia_face
🎉 What an incredible morning at the CALEB Project & Science Club: ENT Showcase!
@MizzouENT had the privilege of welcoming elementary and middle school students to @mumedicine for a hands-on look ENT.
A huge thank you to our volunteers & faculty.
medicine.missouri.edu/office…
Clear trend: more #preference #signals in medical residency application→ less overapplication.
As signals increase, apps/applicant decline—reducing cost, noise, and inefficiency.
Better alignment + less admin burden—is it for everbody?
#OtoMatch #MedEd #GME #Match2026
Whew—another competitive year for #Otolaryngology
ERAS applicants remain high, and nearly every position filled again this cycle—just 1 unfilled pre-SOAP.
Interest is strong, but the margin is tight. How do we better support applicants?
#otomatch #Match2026 #GME #MedEd
A memorable miracle case. When someone survives invasive #fungal #sinusitis that has invaded the orbital apex, cavernous sinus, and intracranially, it is a miracle that is wrought not merely by the hands of human physicians. muhealth.org/sites/default/…
Miracles do happen. Progression and regression of intracranial #invasive #fungal #sinusitis.
Successful Outcome of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis With Extensive Intracranial Disease in a Patient With Poorly Controlled Diabetes
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4186… #entsurgery
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Read more about the intersection between form and function with #rhinoplasty columbia-face.com/blog/what-…
#nasalsurgery #nosejob
CW David Chang, MD, FACS retweeted
✨ 9‑Year Otoplasty Follow‑Up! ✨
It’s always rewarding to see long‑term results, and this 9‑year postoperative update is a great example of how well otoplasty can hold over time.
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#Otoplasty #EarSurgery #FacialPlasticSurgery #BeforeAndAfter #LongTerm
CN V-VII nerve transfer for right-sided #facialparalysis after tumor surgery. Notice there is a lag compared to the left side as patient must remember to “bite down“ to activate the right side of the face. #ENTSurgery
Early analysis of #OtoMatch2026reveals 3 key trends:
1⃣ENT hits record applicant numbers
2⃣Universal adoption: 100% program participation in #ENTSignaling
3⃣Apps per applicant = 44, down almost 50% from 2023. Have we tamed #ApplicationFever?
#Match2026 @steve_pletcher
CW David Chang, MD, FACS retweeted
Early analysis of #OtoMatch2026reveals 3 key trends:
1⃣ENT hits record applicant numbers
2⃣Universal adoption: 100% program participation in #ENTSignaling
3⃣Apps per applicant = 44, down almost 50% from 2023. Have we tamed #ApplicationFever?
#Match2026 @steve_pletcher
Early analysis of #OtoMatch2026reveals 3 key trends:
1⃣ENT hits record applicant numbers
2⃣Universal adoption: 100% program participation in #ENTSignaling
3⃣Apps per applicant = 44, down almost 50% from 2023. Have we tamed #ApplicationFever?
#Match2026 @steve_pletcher
ERAS statistics are a bit misleading. The increased delta of ENT applicants for #Match2026 is greater than portrayed on ERAS Power BI data display.
Otherwise, interactive PowerBI is a great addition to the ERAS Statistics page.
@AAMCtoday
Join the Society of University Otolaryngologists (SUO)! This week is SUO member week If you are already part of this great organization, sponsor one of your colleagues to join. suo-aado.org
Can your summer #BBQ be a risky proposition? It might be time to ditch your old #wire-bristle #grill brush. If you suspect wire-bristle ingestion, careful evaluation of a radiograph (CT scan or X-ray) should be able to catch the suspect.
bhg.com/wire-bristle-grill-b…
Canada has created a voluntary standard for brush design (cps.bureauveritas.com/newsro…). There are no standards I'm aware of in the US. Should we eliminate these brushes in favor of alternatives?
Here's a link to our research on the epidemiology of this issue. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2693…
Teaming up with MU Sheldon Simulation Center's Damon Coyle—whose 3D design and sculpting expertise is truly unmatched—we’ve developed the latest version of our facial skin #simulation model. Skin thickness varied from one location to another on the model to match published...
anatomical measurements. This model allows learners to practice planning, incising, and suturing a range of cutaneous flaps for simulated facial defects. The simulator was tested at Midwest Otolaryngology Simulation Training (#MOST2025) held at Wash U. this past month! Each...
simulator features the unmistakable visage of Sim Center's own Kyle Bauche, whose face was faithfully replicated for this project. Uncanny!
#IAMOTO #ENTSurgery #ENTx