UNMC ENT

University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

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Community matters 🫶
We recently gathered at Pitch Pizzeria for head and neck journal club, bringing residents and colleagues together for great food, meaningful discussion and time to connect outside of work.

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Our team loved introducing Benson High students to the field of ENT!
Students learned trach basics and got an up-close look at the larynx and voicing with flexible laryngoscope demonstrations led by our residents.

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A big thank you to Dr. Tony Satroplus (PGY-3) for an outstanding Grand Rounds presentation on health care policy. We also appreciate Dr. Sam Pate, Dr. Ryan Sewell and Dr. William Thorell (Neurosurgery) for adding their perspectives on this important topic.

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We are now on LinkedIn! Follow us for the latest updates from our department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Follow us here:
https://t.co/nbP6bBCdXR

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COSM 2026 in Phoenix! 🌵
Grateful for the opportunity to connect and learn, and especially proud of our students and residents for representing ENT.

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Stories like this highlight the impact of expert, compassionate care in our community.

Dr. Jayme Dowdall, otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, helped one family navigate a life-saving decision with confidence and support.

Read their story:
https://t.co/6qD1AEkmWk

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Get to know our #UNMCENT alum!

Dr. Blake Hyde grew up in Hastings, NE and completed his otolaryngology (ENT) residency at UNMC from 2011–2016. He has spent the past 10 years in private practice in Ft Collins, Colorado. He shares what makes a career in otolaryngology rewarding:

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Meet Dwight Jones, MD 🎉
Professor and chairman, UNMC Department of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Jones currently practices all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology at both @NebraskaMed and @ChildrensNE. He trains otolaryngology residents and medical students.

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Tracheostomy Simulation in the Windy City

PGY-3 resident Tony Satroplus recently attended the American College of Surgeons meeting. At the conference, he presented a project on tracheostomy simulation training for pre-clinical medical students. #UNMCENT

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Our annual Airway Course hosted by our Pediatrics and Laryngology faculty was a success. A great opportunity to advance our airway skills in a simulated environment at iExcel. #UNMCENT

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Happy House Officer Appreciation Week! Thank you to our residents and all the do to keep the hospital running. Here are some more photos from our recent resident retreat to Winter Park, CO. #UNMCENT

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Another proud moment! Our students presented their abstracts at the 2026 Trilogies Society Meeting in Orlando 🎉

Shoutout to Noha Algahimi (M3), Karissa Nichols (M2), and McKenna Gervais (M2)!

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Proud moment for Hunter Huff Towle, MD, who presented his research at the 2026 Trilogies Society Meeting!

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Congrats to Dr. Huff Towle presenting at @Triological conference in Orlando. Dr. Dowdall and Dr. Geelan-Hansen were there to cheer him on!

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Collaboration in action!
Samuel Pate, MD, otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, partnered on a multidisciplinary procedure that helped confirm Mark Moore’s rare diagnosis and preserve his vision.

Hear Mark Moore’s journey:
https://t.co/jFcSyY08SM

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Happy holidays! 🎄 We had a wonderful time celebrating at our department’s holiday party.

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📝New publication from our Otolaryngology team:
"Who Gets Dysphonia? Understanding the Dysphonia Patient Population With Insights From a Tertiary Academic Center"

Proud to highlight our medical students' contributions under the mentorship of Dr. Dowdall:
https://t.co/7KkS9C50oS

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Holiday Safety Tip:
Young children are at higher risk for airway foreign bodies during busy holiday meals. Cut food into small pieces, stay attentive and keep small objects out of reach. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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“I’m giving blood to help patients who need transfusions during surgery and to support the university system in the Big Ten blood donation challenge."

Join interim chancellor @DeleDaviesMD in making a life-saving impact.

Donate at an upcoming drive: https://t.co/5ky5lhzRtG

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Meet our resident, Emily Tran, MD, and learn why she chose UNMC Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery for her residency! #UNMCENT