Welcome to Our Program!
We are committed to training global leaders who will shape the future of medicine and our field. The residency offers expansive opportunities spanning clinical excellence, transformative research, innovative education, pioneering technology, and entrepreneurship that is purposeful, ethical, and impactful. Our program is collegial and rigorous, designed for individuals who bring grit, intellectual curiosity, compassion for the vulnerable, and a collaborative spirit.
Department
Chair
Bertarelli Foundation Professor of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery
Residency
Program Director
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Music
Associate Residency
Program Director
Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery
Dear Prospective Residency Applicant,
Welcome to our departmental website, where you will find information about our history, people, research, divisions, and the plethora of education programs and resources available to our residents, from residency didactics to simulations, to courses to atlases, to our online text. Our Program Overview describes our residency, the tracks we offer, and our educational philosophy.
Our residency is supported by a fully-staffed team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experiences , including evidenced-backed innovations to provide the best training possible for our residents.
We welcome you to attend, virtually, the clerkship talks that we host for our medical students, which are about an hour long and include a Q&A portion for all participants. You are also welcome to join our weekly Resident Education sessions that take place on Monday mornings at 8:00 am PDT (11:00 am EDT) via Zoom. Please see details below, if interested and eligible.*
We are delighted to share with you the abundant goings-on of Stanford OHNS. Thank you for your interest in our program.
Sincerely,
Kwang Sung, MD, MS
Residency Program Director
*In order to mitigate the possibility of technical disruption, eligible participants must be students of US medical schools with active .edu email accounts. To register, please contact Xiaoyu Feng at xyfeng@stanford.edu. Please note that participation in the clerkship talks and resident education sessions does not affect one’s candidacy for residency.
Program Overview
Dedicated to providing the highest caliber of training.
Clinician-Scientist Training Program
A 7-year research residency track, which combines 5-year clinical training in otolaryngology — head & neck surgery with 2 years of research training.
Research Training Opportunities
World-class research programs, faculty, and facilities. Our researchers have additional lab space throughout the medical school campus.
Global Health
Currently our faculty and trainees make routine trips to Zimbabwe and Cambodia.
Simulated Learning
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Jennifer Lee, talks about the simulation program for residents.
Interactive Learning Methods
OHNS residents featured in this airway course video by the Department of Anesthesiology.
Education Conferences
Our residents participate in educational opportunities throughout the School of Medicine, Stanford University, the California Bay Area, and beyond.
Resident Rhinoplasty Education
Join us for our monthly, informal sessions designed to deepen your understanding of rhinoplasty—one of the most nuanced and challenging areas in facial plastic surgery.
Resident Life
About the Bay Area
- Home of Silicon Valley and 7.5 million people
- Famous for groundbreaking innovation, community engagement, and natural beauty
- Abundant outdoor activities, year-round
- Thriving professional sports scene
- One of the country’s culinary capitals
What Residents Do for Fun
- Hikes/outdoor activities
- Traveling
- Sports (eg resident soccer/basketball)
- Wine tasting
- Sleeping
Community Engagement
Stanford OHNS is committed to increasing the diversity of leaders pursuing careers in clinical practice, research and policy. In collaboration with the Office of Community Health and Engagement and D-CORE, we aim to foster a supportive and inclusive community of learners. To that end, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.