UNC ENT

02/27/2026

Today is National Thank a Resident Day!

From early mornings in clinic to late nights in the OR, our residents bring dedication, compassion, and curiosity to everything they do.
We are grateful for the energy, resilience, and heart they bring to UNC Otolaryngology every single day.

If you see a resident today, take a moment to say thank you 💙

02/24/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report captures a year of expanded access to care, groundbreaking research, educational excellence, and meaningful collaboration across the UNC Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

We invite you to explore the full report and celebrate the impact of our community:
🔗 https://buff.ly/MhaCJCX

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Annual Report is now available! This year’s publication reflects a department expanding access to care, strengthening interdisciplinary collabor

02/23/2026

It's ENT Kids Month, and we’re sharing practical guidance to help support children’s ear, nose, and throat health! In this video, our Pediatric Otolaryngology PA highlights three important tips for patients and referring providers.

📞 To schedule an appointment or make a referral, call our Pediatric Otolaryngology office at 984-974-6484.

02/17/2026

Congratulations to Brent Senior, MD, FACS, FARS on being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026. An honor he’s earned annually since 2008! 🎉
This longstanding recognition reflects his commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation in otolaryngology.

02/14/2026

You’re absolutely EAR-resistible! 👂💙

We’re grateful for the precision, dedication, and heart our UNC OHNS physicians bring to every patient and every case.

02/13/2026

February is Kids ENT Health Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of early recognition and coordinated care for pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Pediatric otolaryngologists work closely with primary care providers, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists to support hearing, breathing, swallowing, speech, and sleep during critical stages of child development. Early identification and appropriate referral can play a meaningful role in long-term health and developmental outcomes.

02/11/2026

Join us for “Leadership Starts with Me” featuring Carol Bradford, MD, MS, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

🗓 Tuesday, February 17 | 5–6pm
A conversation on academic leadership
🔗 Registration link: https://buff.ly/Not8qVm
📍 Roper Hall, Active Learning Theater or Zoom

🗓 Wednesday, February 18 | 7:30–8:30am
Thriving in Academic Medicine: Pearls of Wisdom
🔗 Registration link: https://buff.ly/fKl0fib
📍 Roper Hall, Active Learning Theater or Zoom

We look forward to welcoming faculty, residents, and learners for two meaningful conversations on leadership, resilience, and growth in academic medicine.

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day | Advancing head and neck oncology through surgical innovation, multidisciplinary care, and clinical research. Together, we're improving outcomes and closing the care gap for our patients

02/03/2026

Happy Women Physicians Day! Celebrating the excellence and dedication of women in medicine 💉

01/28/2026

Margaret "Meg" Dillon, AuD, PhD, was an invited international guest on a Dutch-language audiology podcast produced for clinicians in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The episode focuses on cochlear implantation for patients with single-sided deafness, a timely topic since as of January 2026 these cases are now covered by the national health insurance in Belgium and the Netherlands!

We’re proud to see UNC expertise contributing to important international conversations in hearing health.

Thank you to our international colleagues for the invitation and thoughtful discussion!

🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/L5oM5lr

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01/27/2026

📣We’re hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery team at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC!

Position highlights:
• Acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Daylight shifts (no weekend, no call). Can note 4x10 hour shifts.
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient care

🔗 Apply here:
https://buff.ly/5sy2F6Z

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck in Chapel Hill, NC, United States

01/23/2026

Meet Dr. Hackman 👋

When asked why he chose otolaryngology, Dr. Hackman pointed to the unique intersection of anatomy, function, and human connection. From restoring quality of life to helping patients navigate challenges in the most visible part of the body, this is what makes ENT such a meaningful field.