McMaster otolaryngology is a proud example of the Department of Surgery’s dedication to field-advancing research, study and development. Residents are taught the basics of research and are actively involved in academic research as a part of their academic curriculum. As a result of this thorough approach to research training, our residents have been shining stars at national and international meetings across North America. 

Skull base surgery is managed as a co-operative approach between the otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and neurosurgery divisions at the Hamilton General site of HHSC. The volume of pediatric ear, nose and throat cases is steadily increasing, particularly more complex cases. Head and neck/endocrine is also experiencing progressive growth, with an increased number of cases requiring complex microvascular reconstruction, some done in conjunction with the division of plastic surgery. Another area of recent expansion is laryngology, utilizing the state of the art equipment available at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and located in the speech therapy area.