Global OHNS Initiative
Rolvix Patterson is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Resident at Duke University Hospital, where involvement in the NIH-funded Otolaryngology Surgeon-Scientist career Path program is ongoing. As Co-Founder and Vice President of the Global OHNS Initiative, Rolvix aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of global otolaryngology care through research and advocacy. Current research fellowships include a one-year position at the Fogarty International Center at NIH in global health and a two-year program at the Duke Global Health Institute focused on training global health leaders. Additionally, research work at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences investigates global hearing health disparities. Previous experiences include research positions at Harvard Medical School and various roles within Health Equity International and EqualHealth, emphasizing global health and medical education. Rolvix holds an MD and an MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine and a BA in Global Health from Duke University.
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Global OHNS Initiative
We are an international network dedicated to achieving equitable access to high-quality affordable Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery (OHNS) care for all MISSION To to advance the availability, accessibility, and quality of global OHNS subspecialty care through research and advocacy VISION Universal access to high-quality, safe, timely, and affordable care for those with OHNS conditions OBJECTIVES GENERAL . Foster collaborative research to advance Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery care across the globe with an emphasis on resource-constrained health systems . Inform policy through research that will address global OHNS practice challenges and priorities . Strengthen research capacity in low and middle income countries (LMICs) through mentorship and collaboration NEEDS ASSESSMENT . Understand the unmet need and disparity in access to OHNS care . Understand barriers to training and availability of resources for global OHNS care delivery . Understand the disparities in surgical training and education within the field of global OHNS CAPACITY BUILDING . Build strategic partnerships with stakeholders and institutions globally that will foster exchange of knowledge and skills . Inform and support efforts to address needs in global OHNS workforce, equipment, training and education COLLABORATION . Collaborate with local ministries of health, international otolaryngologic societies, and academic centers to support unified research goals