Greetings from Dr. Anita Sethna
Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University! As the Interim Program Director, I am delighted to extend a warm invitation to you to explore what makes our program truly exceptional.
Our department is deeply committed to providing an educational experience that will allow our residents to flourish after graduation, regardless of their final career paths. Many of our alumni have completed prestigious fellowships and practice in innovative academic centers or highly regarded private practices across the country.
We are fortunate to be the only ENT program serving the entire Atlanta metro area which encompasses nearly 6.5 million people as one of the largest metro areas in the country. Our department spans various clinical settings within the city, resulting in extensive tertiary care experience at several Emory Healthcare hospitals. This includes a recent addition of the new Winship Cancer Institute with dedicated units and ORs for the head and neck oncology team. We serve the community at Grady Memorial Hospital—the only level 1 trauma center in Atlanta and the 10th largest public hospital in the country. We provide comprehensive care at both the Atlanta VA healthcare system, located near Emory campus, and at the brand-new Arthur M. Blank Hospital, opening this September as a 2 million sq ft, 450-bed pediatric hospital and the only level-1 pediatric trauma center in Georgia.
Our department prides itself on a didactic curriculum complete not only with weekly Grand Rounds featuring prominent local, national, and international speakers, but also a wide array of educational sessions incorporating core curriculum topics in every subspecialty. We are also fortunate enough to have a dedicated Temporal Bone Laboratory allowing guided dissections in a variety of subspecialities throughout the academic year, led by our own world-class faculty including rhinoplasty, head and neck soft tissue, laryngology and rhinology among others.
Emory Otolaryngology also encourages residents to engage in meaningful research. In addition to the dedicated research experience that is a component of the PGY-4 year, participation in clinical research is endorsed during any year or rotation. Residents have the unique opportunity to engage in innovative research alongside NIH-funded faculty, exploring a wide range of fields including basic science, clinical research, as well as the opportunity to participate in translational and preclinical research within one of our specialized laboratories. Whether you are passionate about preclinical studies or advancing clinical applications, our program offers a dynamic environment to collaborate with leading experts and contribute to impactful discoveries.
Our faculty comprises fellowship-trained experts in all subspecialties of otolaryngology. Their collective knowledge and diverse backgrounds create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our residents benefit from this wealth of expertise, engaging in cutting-edge research and clinical practice that prepares them to excel in any facet of head and neck surgery.
At Emory, you will be part of a program that not only values excellence in clinical training but also emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and a commitment to advancing the field. We are excited about the prospect of you joining our team and contributing to the ongoing success of our department!
Thank you for considering Emory University for your training. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you and to share more about the incredible journey that awaits here.
Anita Sethna, MD FACS
Associate Professor,
Interim Residency Program Director
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine