Program Director Welcome Letter
Thank you for your interest in our program! We are excited to show you the advantages
of Oklahoma State University’s Otolaryngology Residency Program and how to become
a future resident.
Oklahoma State University Medical Center (OSUMC), in association with the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), is the base site for a five-year residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (ENT/HNS). Our residency has a linked intern year that is hosted at Oklahoma State University Medical Center and meets the internship requirements with six months of Otolaryngology service and six months of Medical and General Surgery. OSUMC is currently funded for a total 5 ENT/FPS residency spots, which allows us to bring on board one new resident per year.
Our patient population is widely diverse. Many patients are underserved and have an undiagnosed and extensive medical history. From day one, you will be assigned to cases involving the most complex comorbidities, thrown into the fire so to speak. As you participate in out rotations, you will recognize the advantage of this as physicians regularly provide feedback that our residents are among the most prepared for clinical practice they have worked with.
Our core residency trainers are osteopathic and allopathic surgeons who practice full spectrum otolaryngology and are motivated to train residents. Residents receive graduated responsibility in surgical cases and are primary surgeons on cases as their skills advance. Residents regularly participate in ablative and reconstructive Head and Neck oncologic procedures, including free-flap reconstruction, within our community.
Please explore our website and contact us with any questions you may have. Should
you wish to rotate with us, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
Tom Hamilton, D.O.