| Karen H. Calhoun, M.D.
Curriculum Vitae
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CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Karen Hall Calhoun, MD, FACS, FAAOADATE: May 2014
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PRESENT POSITION AND ADDRESS
Professor (from March 2009)
Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
The OhioStateUniversity
OSU Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000
Columbus, Ohio43212
Phone: 614-366-3687
Fax: 614-293-6176
PRIOR POSITIONS
William E. Davis Professor and Chair (from January 2004)
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
University of Missouri
One Hospital Drive
Columbia, Missouri65212
Professor, Department of Dermatology (from November, 2001)
Seth Mabry Morris Professor and Vice Chair (from September, 1998)
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas77555-0521
Medical Director Otolaryngology Outpatient Clinic (1998-1999)
Duties included clinic team management, operational and personnel issues, implementation of policies, compliance with third party payer requirements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, preparation of operating and capital budgets and assuring charge documentation
Associate Professor (from October, 1990)
Vice Chair
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas77555-0521
Assistant Professor (from July, 1986)
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas 77555-0521
EDUCATION
July 1985-June 1987Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
UTMB Galveston, TX
July 1982-June 1985Otolaryngology Residency
UTMB Galveston, TX
July 1981-June 1982Otolaryngology Research
UTMB Galveston, TX
July 1980-June 1981Emergency Department Physician
AudobonHospital, Louisville, KY
July 1979-June 1980General Surgery Internship
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
July 1975-June 1979Medical School (M.D.)
University of LouisvilleSchool of Medicine
Sept 1973-June 1975University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
B.A. (Biology)
Sept 1970-June 1973UnionCollege, Schenectady, NY
Sept 1967-June 1970KentSchool, Kent, CT
RESEARCH
GRANTS FUNDED
Dahl M, Fang D, Calhoun KH. FoxP3 in allergic disease. $5000, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (2006-2008)
Motamedi M, Pasricha J, Calhoun KH. Contrast-enhanced spectroscopic detection of oral cancer. NIH. $259,098. (2001-2003)
Motamedi M, Calhoun KH. Topical contrast agent for early non-invasive detection of epithelial neoplasm. Dow. $159,500.
Motamedi M, Calhoun KH. Integrated optical system for early detection of oral cancer. NIH-SBIR Subcontract $27,000. (2002-2003)
Calhoun KH, Stroud R. Prevalence of fungal sensitivity on allergy skin testing. $2500. American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. (2000-2001)
Calhoun KH. Sinus Tissue Penetration: Lorabid vs Zithromax. $15,000. (1996-1997)
Calhoun KH. Eustachian Tube Testing with a Non-Intact Tympanic Membrane. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals.$13,300. (1990-1994)
Calhoun KH. Comparative Efficacy of Clarithromycin versus Amoxicillin in the Treatment of Acute Maxillary Sinusitis. $28,350. (1990-1991)
Calhoun KH, Dworkin J, Gibson B, Roberts N. Age-Related Changes in Oropharyngeal Function. Moody Foundation. $32,500. (1988-90)
Calhoun KH, Grant A, Bailey BJ: Histamine in eustachian tube dysfunction.
Southern Medical Association Research Project Grant. $2,445 (1986)
Calhoun KH, Stiernberg CM: Teaching indirect laryngoscopy to medical students. Grant from Hall Endowment Fund. $2,440 (1986)
Calhoun KH, Grant A, Bailey BJ. Modulation of histamine-induced eustachian tube dysfunction. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals. $24,550 (1987)
Stiernberg CM, Calhoun KH. Use of solvent-preserved homologous fascia lata for prophylactic carotid artery protection in radical neck dissections. Biodynamics Inc. $10,000.1987-88.
Calhoun KH, Ahmed AE, Stiernberg CM: Micronutrient Modulation of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Oral Cavity Cancer. University of Texas Intramural Grant Program. $7,150 (1987)
Calhoun KH, Bailey BJ: Hamster Model for Laryngeal Cancer. Milheim Foundation. $3,470. (1987)
Calhoun KH, Phillips BU. Effective Quit-Smoking Counseling. Texas Medical Association, Physician Oncology Education Program. $5,458. (1987)
Stiernberg CM, Weiss RC, Calhoun KH. Pilocarpine hydrochloride for treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients. $28,000. (1990-1996)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The immunology of allergic disease
Immunotherapy for allergy, sublingual immunotherapy
Food allergies
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
NATIONAL
Subcommittee on Continuing Education- Television
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1988-2001)
Physician Workforce Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1988-1997, Chair 1993-1994)
Committee on Manpower
Society of University Otolaryngologists
(1989-1994, Chair 1992-1994)
LongRange Planning Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1990-1996)
Task Force on New Materials
American Board of Otolaryngology/
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1990-1993)
Membership Committee
AmericanAcademy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(1991-1994, Chair 1992-1994)
Scientific Advisory Committee
Southern Medical Association
(1991-1998)
Ad Hoc Committee on the Female Physician
Southern Medical Association
(1992)
Subcommittee on Core Education
Continuing Education Advisory Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1992-present)
Faculty, Home Study Course
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Neoplastic Diseases Section
(1992-1998) (Co-Chair 1997-1998)
Associate Councilor
Southern Medical Association (1992-1995)
Board of Governor's Nominee Platform Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1994-2001
Advisory Committee on Young Physicians
Southern Medical Association (1994-1995)
Allergy and Immunology Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1995-2001)
Practice Standards Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
(1996-1998)
Facial Plastic Surgery Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
(1996-1999)
Fellowship Committee
AmericanAcademy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation
1997-2004
Continuing Medical Education Committee
Society of University Otolaryngologists
1998-2003 (Chair)
Education Committee
American Society of Rhinology
1998-2001
Ad Hoc Committee on Resident Membership
Society of University Otolaryngologists
1998
Research Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
1998-2001
Women in Otolaryngology Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
1999- 2006
Council Member
Society of University Otolaryngologists
2000-2002
Technology Infrastructure Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2000-2003
Item Reviewer for the Task Force on New Materials
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2000-2002
National Residency Online Study Guide Committee
Section on Policy Practice and Ethics, Coordinator
2001-2004
Geriatric Otolaryngology Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2003-2009
Long –Range Planning Committee
Society of University Otolaryngologists
2004-2007
Nominating Committee
Society of University Otolaryngologists
2005-2008
Credentials Committee
American Rhinologic Society
2005-2008
Awards Committee
American Rhinologic Society
2005-2008
LongRange Planning Committee
Society of University Otolaryngologists
2004-2007
Task Force on Sinus Balloon Dilation
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2005-2008
Finance and Investment Subcommittee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2006-2009
Women in Otolaryngology Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Consultant 2006-2009
Core Otolaryngology & Practice Management Education Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Co-Chair 2007-2010
Education Advisory Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2007-2010
Allergy and Immunology Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Consultant 2006-2008
Chair 2009-2011
Rhinology & Allergy Education Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Ex-Officio 2008-2009
Rhinology, Allergy Immunology and Infectious Disease Steering
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2008-2011
Board Member at Large
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
2013-2016
STATE
Ad Hoc Committee on Smoking Cessation
Physicians Oncology Education Program
Texas Medical Association (1993-1995)
Member-at-Large
Board, Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
(1995-1998)
Secretary-Treasurer
Texas Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(2000-2002)
Program Chair for Otolaryngology
Texas Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
2002
UNIVERSITY
Academic
Task Force to Develop a Procedure for Evaluation of Medical Students (1985)
Advisory Committee for CME (Chair) (1988-present)
Residency Advisory Committee (1986-present)
Grading and Promotions Committee C (1987-1993)
Institutional Review Board (1989-1994)
Faculty Advisory Committee (1990-1998)
Task Force for LCME (1990-1991)
Subcommittee for Continuing Education (Chair)
Steering Committee: Centennial Campaign/Faculty (1991)
Curriculum Committee (1992-1995)
Community Continuing Medical Education Committee (1993-1997)
Search Committee, Microbiology Chair (1995)
Academic Promotion and Tenure committee (1995-1998)
Basic Science Core-Pathobiology Design Committee (1997-1998)
Selection Committee for Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education (1999)
Task Force for Year 3-4 Curriculum Review (2000-2002)
Student Affairs Committee (elected position) (2001-2004)
Faculty Performance Evaluation Committee (2001-2004)
Faculty Senate (Elected Position) (2002-2004)
Liason Officer from University of Missouri to the Women in Medicine Program of the Association of American Medical Colleges. (2004-present)
LCME Faculty Subcommittee, Co-chair. 2007-2008
University of Missouri GME Allocations Group. Co-chair. 2007-2008.
Hospital
CancerCenter (1986-1995)
Task Force, House Staff Guest Relations (1987)
Emergency Room Development Committee (1987- 1991)
UTMed Patient Care Advisory Committee (1988-1994)
Tissue Audit Committee (1989-1991)
Hospital Policy and Procedures Committee (1991-1994)
Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Relations (1991-1994)
Physician Advisory Group for Anatomic and Clinical Laboratories
(1992-1994)
Day Surgery Unit Committee (1993-1996)
Nominating Committee (1994)
Infection Control Committee( 1995-1999)
Task Force for Canceled OR cases (1995-1997)
DAMP (Demand Access Management Program) Appeal Board (1998-2001)
Task Force to Establish DAMP Triage Guidelines (1999)
EMR Clinical Outcomes Development Team (2002)
Lupus and Vasculitis Multidisciplinary Team (2010)
ELECTED POSITIONS
Nominating Committee-Board of Governors-
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1997-2000
Nominating Committee
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1999-2002
Council Member
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
1996-1998
Council Member
Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons
2000-2003
President
Society of University Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeons
2003-4
Vice President
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2004-2006
President
American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology
2008-2010
Board Member at large
American Association of Otolaryngic Allergy
2008-2011
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES AND SEMINARS
Course Director for "Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Otolaryngology and Office of Continuing Education.
February 1988.
December 1988.
December 1989.
November 1990
October 1992
March 1995
Course Director: "Surgical Anatomy of Rhinoplasty", University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of Otolaryngology and Office of Continuing Education.
February 1989
April 1990
June 1991
"Contemporary Diagnosis and Treatment of Soft Tissue Infections of the Head and Neck", Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC.
September 1988
September 1989
"Communicative Aspects of Aging", Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC.
September 1988
September 1989
Soft Tissue Course, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Lecture on "Scar Revision and Skin Grafts", Laboratory Instructor. Houston, Texas.
February, 1991
Program Chairman for Annual Otolaryngology CME "Update in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”. Galveston, Texas
June 1991
"Epithelial Grafts in the Head and Neck" Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.
September 1991
September 1992
October 1993
"Chemical Peels" Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
September 1992
October 1993
September 1994
"Reconstruction of the Lower Lip" Instructional Course, AmericanAcademy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Washington, DC
September 1992
Maxillofacial Trauma Course (AAFPRS Major Course)
Course Co-Director
San Antonio, Texas
November, 1993
"Reconstruction of the External Ear", Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. New Orleans.
New Orleans, September 1995
WashingtonDC, September 1996
San Francisco, September 1997
San Antonio, September 1998
New Orleans, September 1999
WashingtonDC, September 2000
Denver, CO, September 2001
San Diego, September 2002
Orlando, September 2003
“Ballistic Injuries of the Face and Neck”,
Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
With David Hom, Rich Holt, Kweon Stambaugh.
New Orleans
September 1995
Basic Allergy Course (American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy)
Faculty Member
Los Angeles
February 1998
Careers in Academic Otolaryngology
Sponsored by Society of University Otolaryngologists
Annual AAO-HNS meeting
San Antonio, Texas
September 1998
Clinical Photography- Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
New Orleans, September 1999
WashingtonDC, September 2000
DenverCO, September 2001
San Diego, September, 2002
Orlando, September 2003
Surgical Reconstruction of the Lip-Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Los Angeles, September 2005
Read a Face, Choose a Flap-Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Los Angeles, September 2005
Chicago, September 2008
Optimal Safety in Otolaryngic Allergy- Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Chicago, September 2008
Update on Food Allergies, Miniseminar, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Boston, September 2010
Washington DC, 2012
Vancouver, September 2013
(Orlando, September 2014)
You’re Never Too Old: Allergy and Asthma in Geriatrics, Instructional Course, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
(Orlando, September 2014)
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
MEDICAL STUDENTS
1.Introduction to Patient Evaluation, Group Leader
1985-1987
2.Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Lecturer and Practicum Leader
1985-1999
3.Junior Lectures in Otolaryngology
1985-Present
4.Clinical Core Lecture Coordinator
1985-1991
5.Faculty Sponsor, Medical Student Elective Period Fellowship, Texas
Division, American Cancer Society.
April-June, 1987
RESIDENTS
1.Basic Introductory Course for Otolaryngology Residents. Lecturer
2.Monthly Facial Plastic Surgery Conference. Otolaryngology Residents
3.Monthly Journal Club, Otolaryngology Residents
4.Lectures on Allergy- and Sinus-Related Surgery. Allergy and Immunology.
Residents
5.Lectures on Airway Management and Tracheostomy. Oral Surgery Residents.
6.Research Advisor, leading to students or residents winning:
a. Tied for first place, resident research award
Southern Section Triological Society, 1988.
b. Award for Excellence in Research in Otolaryngology,
National Student Research Foundation, 1988
c. Second place Resident Research Award,
Texas Association for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1989.
d. First Place Resident Research Award,
Southern Medical Association, Section on Otolaryngology, 1992.
e. Best Basic Science Project Award
Center of Excellence, UTMB Student Research Program, 1996
f. First Place, Clinical Division Resident Research Award
Department of Otolaryngology Research Day, 1997
g. First Place, Clinical Division Resident Research Award
Department of Otolaryngology Research Day, 1998
- Second Place, Resident Research Award,
Department of Otolaryngology Research Day, 1999
i. Second Place, Resident Research Award
Southern Medical Association- Section on Otolaryngology
Annual Meeting, November 1999
- AAOA Resident Research Grant- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
2000-2001. Manuscript accepted for publication.
- Resident presentation at AAO-HNS on Biomechanics of the O-to-Z flap, Sept 2001. Manuscript accepted for publication.
- Resident presentation at AAO-HNS on Human Bites, 2001.
Manuscript accepted for publication
- Resident presentation at AAO-HNS on Tension of microvascular anastomoses, 2001. Manuscript published.
- Resident presentation at COSM on Smoking and FESS, 2003. Manuscript published
- Resident presentation at COSM on Tension of microvenous anastomoses,2003. Manuscript Published.
- Resident presentation on Mitomycin C and wound healing. Manuscript published.
- Resident grant $5000 from AAOA. 2005-7. Foxp3 in atopic and non-atopic patients. 2 manuscripts, one published in Current Opinions in Otolaryngology, another accepted for publication in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Resident grant $4500 from AAOA. 2011-2013. Sublingual Immunotherapy: Multiantigen vs. Single antigen approach.
- Lectures on Bony Orbital Trauma. Ophthalmology Residents
- Lectures to the Internal Medicine Residents on Chronic Sinusitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Lectures to Dermatology Residents on Facial Reconstruction after Mohs excision of cutaneous cancers.
- Lectures to Pharmacology graduate students on Medications for Asthma
FELLOWS
Partial training responsibility for Head and Neck Fellows, especially instruction in techniques and clinical aspects of microvascular free flap reconstruction.
Dr. Ray Weiss (1991) Formerly Head of Otolaryngology, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, now in private practice in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Dr. Sylvester Ramirez (1993). Formerly Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, now in Germany.
Dr. John Kinsella (1994). Research Fellow, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Hospital, New York, New York. (1995). Senior Registrar, University of Belfast, Belfast, Ireland.
Dr. HadiSeikaly (1995) Chair, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Edmonton, Canada.
Dr. Luke Tan (1997) Chair, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Singapore
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Review Board, International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, 2012-present
Review Board, American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1990 - Present
Section Editor, 'State of the Art' Reviews, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1996.
Editorial Board, Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 1991 – 1992, 2008-present
Editorial Board, Southern Medical Journal, 1991 - present
Editorial Board, American Journal of Rhinology, 1995-present
Section Editor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery- Otolaryngology. Lippincott, New York, 1992
Section Editor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology Atlas, Lippincott, 1996
Section Editor, “Clinical Updates”, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1996-1997.
Guest Editor, “Microvascular Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction”. Facial Plastics Quarterly. Spring, 1996.
Editor, “Otolaryngology for the Internist”, sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, published by the American College of Physicians.
Section Editor, “Clinical Challenges”, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1998 - present.
Editorial Board, The Laryngoscope, 1998- 2007
Managing Editor, eMedicine online textbook of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 1999 to present
Editor, Geriatric Otolaryngology 2005.
Editorial Board, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 to 2008
Editorial Board (Allergy editor), Ear Nose and Throat Surgery, 2008-
Editor, Otolaryngology Clinics of North America, Asthma for the Otolaryngologist. Feb 2014
REVIEWER
Reviewer for Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 1989 - Present
Reviewer for Head and Neck, Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck. 1989 - 2003
Reviewer forThe Journal of Respiratory Diseases, 1992 - 1994
Reviewer for American Journal of Rhinology, 1993-present
Reviewer for Archives of Family Medicine, 1994-1996
Reviewer for The Laryngoscope, 1994-present
Reviewer for Practical Reviews in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1994- 1999
Reviewer for ActaPaediatrica, 1999-2000
Reviewer for Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2003-present
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOTAPES AUDIOTAPESAND SLIDE SERIES
Surgical Procedures Related to Allergic Disease. with Dr. JA Grant, slide series for Current Views in Allergy and Immunology.
Nov 1988. Vol XVII.
Behavioral Prescription Writing as a Tool for Smoking Cessation
Produced with the Physicians Oncology Education Group of the Texas Medical Association.
January, 1993
Practical Reviews in Otolaryngology
Audiotape/Abstract Current Review Series
Educational Review, Inc
N. Cassisi, MD, Editor
Reviewer, 1994-1996
Maxillofacial Trauma. Slide Lecture Series, produced with the AmericanAcademy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
1994.
Decision Making in Blepharoplasty
Produced with the AmericanAcademy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1996
STUDY SECTIONS
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Core Study Section. 2003-2005
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Research Review Committee, 2002-2006
VISITING PROFESSOR or INVITED LECTURER
University of Tennessee, Memphis, November 1997.
Medical University of South Carolina, December 1998
University of Nebraska, Omaha, December 1998
University of California, Irvine, September 1999
University of Texas at Houston, June 2000