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Otolaryngology Residents

CHIEF YEAR


Wes A. Allison
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: University of Oklahoma
Email: wes.allison@louisville.edu
Interests: OU football, working out, eating, live concerts, camping
Future plans: General Otolaryngology
Research & Publications: 1. Wes A. Allison, Julie Goldman, Theodore Gerstle. End-tidal CO2 as a predictor for perioperative respiratory complications in adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea - Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings/American Society Pediatric Otolaryngology April 2008 - poster presenter, video poster honoree - University of Louisville Resident Research Day June 2007
2. Wes A. Allison, Arun Gadre. Surgical Relationship of the Incus to the Descending Portion of the Facial Nerve -University of Louisville Resident Research Day June 2008
3. Colby G. Mclaurin, John R. Houck, Wes A. Allison. Bone Anchor Suspension for Nasal Valve Collapse: A High Rate of Complications - Triologic Middle Section Meeting Jan 2008 - poster presentation, Resident Travel Award
4. E.A. Nalley, W. Allison. Should Liquor Stores Be Allowed to Sell Cold Beer: Gas Chromatography Beverage Analysis -Oklahoma American Chemical Society Meeting - October 1999 -Oklahoma Regional Research Day - October 1999

Adam C. Augenstein
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Louisville
Email: acauge01@louisville.edu
Interests: Skiing, fishing, PEZ
Future plans: Undecided
Research & Publications: 1. Potts KL, Augenstein AC, Lentsch EJ: Acute Laryngeal Trauma Update. Abstract & poster presentation at the Division of Otolaryngology Annual Research Day, 06/2006, Louisville, KY.
2. Augenstein AC, Bumpous JM, Lentsch EJ: Clinical Techniques & Technology-Postoperative integrity of AlloDerm® used in coverage of the carotid artery during neck dissection in previously radiated patients. Submittal pending.
3. Potts KL, Augenstein AC, Goldman JL: A Parallel Group Analysis of Tonsillectomy Using the Harmonic Scalpel vs Electrocautery Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005; 131: 49-51.
Current Research Interests: Revision adenoidectomy in the pediatric population Scalp melanoma and the status of lymph nodes with respect to pathologic & immunohistochemical status in the head & neck
Effect of botulinum toxin on nerve regeneration

PGY4


Nathan D. Joos
Undergraduate: Hope College, Holland MI
Medical School: University of Iowa
Email: ndjoos01@louisville.edu
Interests: avid raquetball player, soccer, hiking, reef aquaria
Future plans: Undetermined, possibly to pursue my interests in otology
Research and Publications: 1. MP3 Device Noise Exposures
-Presented at the University of Iowa Research Exposition May,2006 Iowa City, IA
-Submitted to Ear and Hearing for Publication

PGY3


Leslie A. Asbury
Undergraduate: Centre College
Medical School: University of Louisville
Email: laasbu01@louisville.edu
Interests: Yoga, running, horseback riding
Future plans: Undecided

Craig Evan Fichandler
Undergraduate: James Madison University
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Email: cefich01@louisville.edu
Interests: Mountain biking, Drawing, Painting, Writing, Lion Taming, Part-time Rodeo Clown
Research Interests: Head and Neck Oncology, Proteomics
Future plans: Undecided

PGY2


Laura Dooley
Medical School: University of Missouri - Columbia

Paul Tennant
Medical School: University of Tennessee

PGY1


Matthew Hirsch
Medical School: Drexel University

Beth McNulty
Medical School: University of Louisville