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I completed my residency at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1976. I was the "odd ball" resident (the one who loved otology) in the head and neck program and had received special permission while a resident to rotate and to study neurotology with professor Ugo Fisch. During my residency I was invited to speak at the prestigious Shambaugh/Shea Workshop in Chicago. This was my first meeting with George Shambaugh Jr.

I remember rehearsing my speech in Cincinnati many times before the conference. To be positioned, as a resident at that point in my career, between Jack Clemis and Mike Glasscock was an additional honor. The talk went well and I began a brief correspondence with Dr Shambaugh. I wanted to receive the best possible training and asked George for his advice. He was pleased that time was spent with professor Fisch, but also suggested that I study with Jean-Bernard . . . [Full Text of this Article]