Michele M. Carr

Michele Carr

Michele M. Carr

Clinical Professor

Department of Otolaryngology

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Anatomy; Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology); Education; Educational Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; Epidemiology; Health Disparities Research; Health Services Research; Oral Pathology; Otology; Pediatric Otolaryngology; Pediatric Surgery; Plastic Surgery for Head (Ear, Nose,Throat); Public Health; Qualitative Methods; Quality Improvement; Racial Disparities Health Research; Sleep Medicine; Workforce Development

Contact Information
8207 Main St
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: 7166322000
mcarr@buffalo.edu



Education and Training:

  • PhD, Education, University of Toronto (2005)
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2000)
  • Residency, Otolaryngology, Dalhousie University (1998)
  • EdM, University of Toronto (1997)
  • Fellowship, Surgical Education Research, University of Toronto (1997)
  • Internship, Comprehensive Surgery, University of Toronto (1993)
  • MD, University of Toronto (1992)
  • University of Toronto (1987)
  • BS, Zoology, Psychology, University of Toronto (1983)

Awards and Honors:

  • Clinical Teaching Award (2022)
  • Resident Development and Mentorship Award (2021)
  • Inducted into Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2019)
  • Otolaryngology Teaching Award, West Virginia University (2018)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award (2007)
  • Award for Individual Teaching Excellence, Wightman-Berris Academy, University of Toronto (2003)
  • Teacher of the Year Award, University of Toronto Department of Otolaryngology (2003)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (1992)
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (1987)

UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:

  • Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan

Grants and Sponsored Research:

  • September 2021–September 2021
    WIO Endowment Grant
    American Academy of Otolaryngology- WIO Endowment Grant
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • June 2019–September 2019
    WVCTSI Pilot Grant
    WVCTSI
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • June 2016–September 2016
    Children's Miracle Network Research Grant
    Children's Miracle Network
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • June 2015–June 2016
    Barsumian Foundation
    Barsumian Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $24,989
  • June 2015–September 2015
    Mary Groff Foundation Grant
    Mary Groff Foundation
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • September 2002–September 2002
    Provost’s Information Technology Courseware Development Fund
    University of Toronto
    Role: Principal Investigator

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • (2019) Microbiology of pediatric sinusitis. In: Rhinosinusitis in Children.

Professional Memberships:

  • American Medical Women's Association (2020–present)
  • Association of Woman Surgeons (2020–present)
  • Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2020–2021)
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology (1994–present)

Presentations:

  • "Post-operative regret in otolaryngology: relationship with intolerance of uncertainty" Triological Society Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Update on pediatric facial trauma - expert series" American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 124th Annual Meeting (2020)
  • "Sleep endoscopy findings in children with obstructive sleep apnea and small tonsils" Triological Combined Sections Meeting (2020)
  • "Decision quality for parents who elect tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea" American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 123rd Annual Meeting (2019)
  • "OSA with paradoxical vocal cord motion" American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 123rd Annual Meeting (2019)
  • "Pediatric oral pathology – expert series" American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 123rd Annual Meeting (2019)
  • "Pediatric oral pathology – expert series" American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 122nd Annual Meeting (2018)

Service Activities:

  • Cureus (Medical Journal); Associate Editor (2021–present)
  • Started a student mentorship program (2020–present)
  • Annual Meeting Program Committee; Committee Member (2020–2024)
  • Credentials and Membership Committee; Committee Member (2020–2024)
  • Online medical education videos; Developer (2020–present)
  • The Laryngoscope (2017–present)
  • Annals of Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology (2016–present)
  • International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2013–present)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee; Committee Member (2007–2010)
  • Women in Otolaryngology Committee American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Committee Member (2005–2009)
  • SIPac Committee; Committee Member (2003–2007)

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Contact Information

8207 Main St
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: 7166322000
mcarr@buffalo.edu