University of Louisville School of Medicine
    

History of the Division

The academic pursuits of Otolaryngology have a long tradition at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The first lecturer in Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders was Professor J.M. Bodine in 1871; Professor Bodine was later made the Dean of the School of Medicine.

The first full-fledged academic unit in Ophthalmology, Otology and Laryngology was established in 1907 under the directorship of Dr. J. Morrison Ray making the University of Louisville among the first American medical schools with a full time academic unit in Otolaryngology. Our rich heritage is further complemented by our contemporary change and growth. The Division of Otolaryngology has experienced tremendous growth in the period of 2000 to 2005 in terms of both breadth and depth. Our faculty has grown by five members to increase our total full-time faculty to nine! This growth has expanded our educational offerings to students and residents, enhanced our clinical capability and increased both the quality and quantity of research in our division.

Otolaryngology 2000-2005 Report