Congratulations to the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Class of 2026 graduates! We wish them the best as they continue their journeys.
Khalil Baddour, MD: Khalil will be joining the faculty at the UPMC Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery as a Comprehensive Otolaryngologist. He is currently applying for fellowships in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Nanki Hura, MD: Nanki is looking forward to training in Neurotology at the University of Miami before pursuing a career in academic medicine.
Berryhill McCarty, MD: Berryhill will be completing a 1-year Otology Fellowship with Pittsburgh Ear Associates next year before moving to Anchorage, Alaska to work as a generalist for the Alaska Native Tribes Health Consortium. She’s excited to practice otolaryngology under the Northern Lights!
Nicholas Oberlies, MD: After graduation, Nicholas will be moving to San Francisco, CA, where he will begin a one-year fellowship in Laryngology at the University of California – San Francisco. He is grateful for the education and mentorship he received from the faculty at UPMC and is excited to see what the future holds at UCSF and beyond!
Aaliyah Riccard, MD: Aaliyah is heading to California to complete her fellowship in facial plastics, with a focus on facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty. This experience marks an exciting next step in the blend of medicine, artistry, and confidence-building that makes facial plastic surgery so rewarding.