Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program Current Residents PGY-5 Michael Mullen, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Washington, Thomas Jefferson Hometown: Seattle, Washington About Michael Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose UK for the high operative volume and the wide variety of pathology. I wanted to train somewhere that would prepare me to treat anything I… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of the hospital, I am an avid soccer fan. I played competitively through college and still play on a few teams here in town. I also love… Read More Skylar Trott, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Kentucky Hometown: Richmond, KY About Skylar Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose to stay here for my otolaryngology training because of the excellent operative experience and the amazing people. What do you like about your program? Both residents and faculty alike get along well and feel like family. What are your hobbies? Outside of residency, my interests include hiking, music, playing video games, and spending time with my two dogs, Oliver and Owen. PGY-4 William Ruffin, DO Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-4 Education: Auburn Univ., Edward Via College of Osteo. Med. Hometown: Opelika, Alabama About William Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose the University of Kentucky because the program offered every subspecialty within Otolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery with an excellent… Read More What do you like about your program? This program is challenging but not overwhelming in workload or expectations. Resident’s here are from all corners of the country providing a wide… Read More Cedric Thiel, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-4 Education: Walla Walla Univ., Loma Linda University School of Medicine Hometown: Pasco, Washington About Cedric Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I came to UK for the people and the training. I value the cohesiveness of the team and how well everyone works together. I appreciate having… Read More What do you like about your program? I'm happy to work with and learn from a group of residents and faculty who have each other's back and have become a second family. What are your hobbies? Lexington is big enough to have the amenities of a city without the traffic or crowds, and I love living just a short drive away from miles of… Read More Nicholas Van Maele, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-4 Education: Michigan State, Central Michigan University College of Medicine Hometown: Rochester, Michigan About Nicholas Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? UK and the city of Lexington provided everything I was looking for in a residency program. What do you like about your program? My favorite aspect of being at UK is spending time with my fellow residents inside and outside the hospital. What are your hobbies? I enjoy backpacking, fishing and hunting. PGY-3 David Adkins, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-3 Education: Wake Forest Univ., West Virginia University School of Medicine Hometown: Charleston, WV Jonathan Harper, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Pittsburgh. Indiana University School of Medicine Hometown: Jonestown, PA About Jon Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? At the University of Kentucky there is great coverage of several different hospitals which gives residents the ability to see and treat a wide… Read More What are your hobbies? My current hobbies include trying new recipes, going for hikes with my wife and dog and playing recreation soccer. Brian Kinealy, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-3 Education: Notre Dame, University of Missouri-Columbia Hometown: St. Louis, MO About Brian Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose UK for the resident-focused experience, as well as for the breadth and depth of subspecialties. Moreover, I was looking for a tight-knit… Read More What are your hobbies? Hobbies: Playing the guitar, amateur woodworking, hiking and running Preston Leader, DO Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-3 Education: Northwestern College, Des Moines University College of Osteo. Med. Hometown: Crofton, NE About Preston Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose UK Otolaryngology for the surgical volume, rigorous comprehensive training, and the high character residents and attendings within the… Read More What are your hobbies? In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am also an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. I faithfully follow the Nebraska Cornhuskers… Read More PGY-2 Carly Clark, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-2 Education: Tulane Univ., Marshall Univ. Joan C. Edwards SOM Hometown: Davidson, NC About Carly Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose to train at the University of Kentucky because I was looking for a residency program with a strong sense of community and a high surgical… Read More What are your hobbies? Though I was born and raised in North Carolina, I have traveled and lived in many different places. I love to meet people from all over the world… Read More Brady Tucker, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-2 Education: DePauw Univ, Indiana Univ. Hometown: Ellettsville, IN About Brady Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I chose UK for the high surgical and clinical volume, variety of complex pathologies, and the comradery among the medical team. What do you like about your program? The complex anatomy of the head and neck region sparked my fascination in the field of otolaryngology, and over time I have come to appreciate the… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of medicine, my interests include golf, basketball, and hiking with my family and friends. Bronson Wessinger, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-2 Education: Vanderbilt University Hometown: Mobile, AL About Bronson Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? Even over a Zoom call, UK showed that it has one of the best cultures of any ENT department. I knew even without meeting my coresidents and… Read More What do you like about your program? The people, high patient volume, and wide referral pattern are just some of the strengths that make UK an outstanding place to train, and I feel… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of work, I’ve loved getting to know the wonderful city of Lexington. My favorite things to do here are try new bourbons, play tennis and… Read More Shane White, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-2 Education: Bemidji State University, Medical College of Wisconsin Hometown: Rhinelander, WI About Shane Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? When applying to residency programs, I searched for a place that would allow me to build a strong resume for fellowship training, but would also… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of the hospital, I enjoy activity and competition of any kind (volleyball, spikeball, basketball, etc.), watching Wisconsin sports teams,… Read More PGY-1 Connor Dedeker, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-1 Education: TX Christian Univ., Univ. of Minnesota Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota About Connor Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I was first drawn to the University of Kentucky following their virtual open house last fall. Even during a short Zoom call, I got a sense of the… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of the hospital, I enjoy playing any and all sports (pickleball, basketball, golf, etc.), coffee and espresso making, cooking new recipes… Read More Logan Fluty, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-1 Education: Truman State University Hometown: Sedalia, MO About Logan Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? As a fourth-year medical student I was fortunate to complete my Otolaryngology sub-internship at UK. Each day I was increasingly encouraged by the… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of the hospital you can catch me spending time with my wife and two small children. Our favorite activities as a family right now include… Read More Sarah Toti, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-1 Education: Univ. of TN, Texas Tech Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada About Sarah Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? I always enjoyed competing in and visiting the beautiful city of Lexington, Kentucky, so I made sure to apply here for an away rotation for my 4th… Read More What are your hobbies? When I’m not at the hospital, I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, cooking, and checking out the local Lexington restaurant scene which has yet to… Read More Margaret Wieser, MD Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery GME Program: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology Summary: Year: PGY-1 Education: Simpson College, University of Missouri-Columbia Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa About Margaret Why did you choose the University of Kentucky? For residency, I was looking for a program where I would have a strong operative experience in all subspecialties, opportunities for global health… Read More What are your hobbies? Outside of the hospital, I enjoy playing sports (lots of volleyball, tennis, and golf), trying new restaurants with my husband and friends, and… Read More
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