Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency
About Our Residency Program
The BIDMC Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is proud to welcome its first class of residents, beginning in June, 2020. We have built an independently robust residency program that offers comprehensive experiences in otolaryngology, including:
- Head and neck surgical oncology
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Laryngology – professional voice, swallowing
- Rhinology and skull base surgery
- Otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery
- Facial plastic and reconstruction
- Pediatric otolaryngology
In addition to the comprehensive clinical experience, we have research support through the FIRST program at BIDMC. Our faculty have a number of ongoing research projects that will help support academic growth among our trainees.
The BIDMC/Harvard Medical School Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program selects interns through the National Resident Matching Program in accordance with the policies established by the NRMP. Deadline for receipt of all application documents in ERAS is October 2024. Interviews will be conducted in December.
For additional information, please email Renee Beijer or call 617-632-9511.
Resources on housing, salary, and benefits can be found on the BIDMC Graduate Medical Education webpage.
Associate Director
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PGY-1
Nirvikalpa Natarajan, MD
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Education: University Of Texas, Dallas
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Medical education, Clinical and surgical outcomes
Hobbies: Trekking, yoga, writing
Originally from India, Dr. Natarajan graduated magna cum laude from University of Texas, Dallas with a degree in Biology. She graduated from Stanford University, School of Medicine with a scholarly concentration of clinical research. At Stanford she worked on research projects in otology under the mentorship of Dr. Konstantina Stankovic and Tulio Valdez. She developed elective courses and worked on research projects related to medical education under the mentorship of Dr. Lars Osterberg. She received two Stanford Medical Scholars Research Fellowship Awards for clinical research and medical education, an Honors Certificate from the Stanford Medicine Teaching and Mentoring Academy and the James Lyons Award for Service. Dr. Natarajan's primary interests include clinical outcomes research, mentorship and medical education.
PGY-1
Kavita Prasad, MD
Hometown: Los Altos, California
Undergraduate Education: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Public and global health initiatives in otolaryngology, health technology innovations
Hobbies: Running, tennis, traveling, food tours enthusiast, San Francisco sports fan
Originally from Los Altos, California, Dr. Prasad graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Neuroscience. There, she studied the role of the p75 neurotrophin receptor in drug-induced apoptosis of leukemia cells. After working one year as a medical scribe at UCSF, she matriculated into Tufts University School of Medicine as a dual MD/MPH candidate. Between her third and fourth years, she went back to Nashville to work as a research fellow for Vanderbilt’s Department of Otolaryngology. She conducted a wide range research in head and neck oncology including studies on intraoperative augmented reality, outcomes research for patients with positive margins, and she participated in a surgical mission trip to Kijabe, Kenya. Dr. Prasad is interested in public and global health initiatives in otolaryngology and health tech innovations.
PGY-2
Gabriella Ojeda-Badillo, MD
Hometown: Sarasota, Florida
Undergraduate Education: Boston College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Health technology for patient education, medical education, early intervention, clinical and surgical outcomes
Hobbies: Yoga, Pilates, water sports, skiing, food connoisseur, avid shopper
Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Dr. Gabriella Ojeda-Badillo graduated from Boston College with a degree in Biology. There, she was actively involved in medical education, working as a teaching assistant for pre-medical education courses and mentoring STEM students. After graduating, Dr. Ojeda-Badillo spent a year working as a medical assistant in Boston and subsequently matriculated to Tufts University School of Medicine. There, she conducted clinical research in plastic and reconstructive surgery under the mentorship of Alan Lim, MD and research in pediatric otolaryngology under the guidance of Andrew Scott, MD. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish and is interested in improving patient equity and inclusion.
PGY-2
Lauren Schlegel, MD
Professional Interests: Simulation, medical education, 3D printing, and thyroid cancer
Hobbies: Running, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, yoga, traveling, reading
Originally from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lauren Schlegel graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts with dual majors in Health, Medicine, and Society and Religious Studies. There, she conducted research in the lab of Vassie Ware, PhD, studying post-translation modifications of ribosomal protein L22. She was also accepted to the International Honors Program and conducted research on sociocultural barriers to HIV prevention in Vietnam, South Africa, and Argentina. Dr. Schlegel subsequently matriculated to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She spent a year during the COVID-19 pandemic serving as Assistant Director for the Jefferson Vulnerable Community Mobile Vaccine Program helping to improve access to the COVID-19 vaccine in communities throughout Philadelphia. She worked as the Health Design Lab research fellow developing an expertise in 3D printing techniques and conducting 3D printing research projects.
PGY-3
Alexa Kacin, MD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Education: Northeastern University
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Medical education, clinical and surgical outcomes
Hobbies: Skiing, running, hiking, camping, cycling, restaurant enthusiast
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Alexa Kacin graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University in Boston, MA where she received a bachelor’s degree in Health Science and a minor in Psychology. There, she worked as an Otolaryngology nursing assistant and conducted research to improve outcomes of patients with TB and HIV in Tugela Ferry, South Africa. She subsequently matriculated at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Summer Research Project Certificate of Merit Award. Dr. Kacin’s interest in medical education and mentorship led her to tutor all MS1 and MS2 courses and become a member of two student run mentorship programs, Women in Healthcare Medical Mentorship Program and Pitt Med Student Mentorship Alliance. She authored a manuscript on the impact of COVID-19 precautions on tympanostomy tube placement in children with cleft palate. Dr. Kacin is a two-time Boston Marathon runner raising funds and awareness for Operation Airway and during her last year of medical school, she ran her third marathon in Chicago as a member of Team Empower for Smile Train.
PGY-3
Regan Manayan, MD
Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: Tulane University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Neurotology, patient outcomes, technology in clinical decision making
Hobbies: Running, cycling, soccer, yoga, reading, traveling, cooking
Originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dr. Regan Manayan attended Tulane University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Italian and graduated summa cum laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. There, he conducted research in the lab of Bruce A. Bunnell, PhD, studying the use of adipose-derived stem cells in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Manayan subsequently matriculated to Tufts University School of Medicine, where he conducted clinical research under the mentorship of Andrew R. Scott, MD, concerning the improvement of patient outcomes and the utilization of technology in pediatric otolaryngology.
PGY-4
Brett Campbell, MD
Hometown: Centreville, Virginia
Undergraduate Education: University of Virginia
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Outcomes in head and neck cancer, regenerative medicine, medical education
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, kayaking, cycling, cooking Cajun and Indian cuisine, watching football
Dr. Brett Campbell grew up in Centreville, Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in biology. There, he led a student-run organization that offered annual mission trips to the favelas of São Paulo, Brazil. He subsequently matriculated at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he conducted several basic science research projects in the Center for Stem Cell Research related to adipose stem cells, bioscaffolding, and regenerative medicine under the guidance of Dr. Jeffrey Gimble. Dr. Campbell is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, recipient of the Dean's Award presented to the valedictorian of the graduating class, and recipient of the James W. McLaurin Award for a distinguished otolaryngology thesis.
PGY-4
Kevin Tie, MD
Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Undergraduate Education: Duke University
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Clinical and surgical outcomes, improving management algorithms, technology in otolaryngology, medical ethics
Hobbies: Chess, board games, tennis, basketball, rock climbing, cooking
Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Dr. Kevin Tie attended Duke University, where he received bachelor of science degrees in chemistry and computer science and graduated summa cum laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then spent a year at Epic Systems Corporation as a lead software developer for Social Care before matriculating at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. In medical school, Dr. Tie conducted research investigating allergen immunotherapy and subglottic stenosis management. He is also interested in medical ethics and is a member of Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting.
PGY-5
Victoria Huang, MD
Hometown: Cupertino, California
Undergraduate Education: University of Chicago
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Clinical outcomes, mentorship, medical education
Hobbies: Aspiring horticulturist, backcountry camping, playing piano, biking through Boston, recreating restaurant dishes, reading short story collections
Originally from Cupertino, California, Dr. Victoria Weyu Huang graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in biology. She subsequently matriculated at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she received an NIH training grant to investigate trends in pediatric nephrology. Pursuing her interest in medical education, she worked in an interdisciplinary team under the direction of Dr. Sarah Mowry to optimize 3D-printed temporal bone models for resident surgical dissection education.
PGY-5
Peter Nagy, MD
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: Duke University
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Medical education and mentorship, healthcare economics, quality of life measures
Hobbies: Soccer, board games, travelling, trying new restaurants
Dr. Peter Nagy grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and went to Duke University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and economics. He then received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, where he participated in an NIH program for basic science research studying endoplasmic reticulum stress in a mouse model for diabetic retinopathy.