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Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. Christopher Larsen, MD Clinical Assistant Professor February 1, 2007. Surgical Subspeciatly. Training: All 5 years controlled by ENT 1st year general surgery emphasis Recent change from SF early match to “regular” ERAS/NRMP. Lifestyle.
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Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery Christopher Larsen, MD Clinical Assistant Professor February 1, 2007
Surgical Subspeciatly Training: All 5 years controlled by ENT 1st year general surgery emphasis Recent change from SF early match to “regular” ERAS/NRMP
Lifestyle • “Early Nights and Tennis” • Yes and No • Residency: No (facial trauma, tertiary care patients, cancer referral center) • Staff: You decide
Practice Style • Long term relationships established with patient/family • Rewarding surgery with immediate impact • Income: • Not radiology, but not bad! • Most surgery performed on healthy patients • Nice mix of clinic and surgery (and office-based surgery/intervention)
Surgical Subspecialties • Neurotology/skull base surgery • Pediatric Otolaryngology • Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery • Facial Plastic Surgery • Laryngology and Professional Voice • Allergy and Immunology • Rhinology
How Do I Get In? • Very competitive • We interview 35 applicants for 3 spots each year • USMLE scores and AOA status important in securing interviews • Research experience favored • Rotate (here and/or away) • Small community • Letters of Recommendation
KU Otolaryngology • 16 full time and 3 part-time faculty • 15 residents (3 per year) • Rotations: • KUMC • St. Luke’s Hospital • Truman Medical Center • Children’s Mercy Hospital • Veteran’s Affairs Hospital • Annual Winter Ski Meeting at Vail • Medical Mission Opportunity