David Geffen School of Medicine
62-132 Center for Health Sciences
Box 951624
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1624
Head and Neck Surgery
310-206-3631
The Department of Head and Neck Surgery academic programs consist of a nationally recognized residency program, medical school education, prestigious fellowships, and ongoing continuing medical education. A critical success factor in these academic efforts is the high level of clinical expertise demonstrated by all faculty members, which attracts outstanding applicants. Additionally, department faculty members have an active commitment to basic science and clinical research as an integral component of the program of instruction. These tenets not only ensure quality at every educational level, but also provide a superior milieu for the development of teacher-investigators.
The residency program is incorporated into the department patient care and research activities in six affiliated medical centers and exposes residents to all of the subspecialities during their training. Medical student teaching is a combined effort by faculty members, fellows, and residents, consisting of lectures, didactic learning, and hands-on experience in clinical and research settings. The department’s one- and two-year fellowships are long-standing and sought after by graduate from the best residency programs in the country. Through the continuation of exceptional educational programs, the department accomplishes its commitment to maintain excellence in patient care, to achieve academically, and to advance research in the field.
For more details on the Department of Head and Neck Surgery and courses offered, see the department website.
Head and Neck Surgery faculty information is available from the department.
