Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION 08/2003-06/2006 Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Evanston, IL B.A. Medical Education, Psychology with research honors 07/2006-06/2010 Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL M.D. with research honors 07/2010-06/2015 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 07/2015-06/2016 Edward Farrior, M.D.-University of South Florida Tampa, FL Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery CERTIFICATION RESEARCH Northwestern University, Department of Psychology. Preceptor: Satoru Suzuki, PhD. Designed and implemented a study to determine the relationship between personality traits and performance on a multi-modal attention battery. 2005-2006. Northwestern University, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery. Preceptor: Melina Kibbe, MD. Completed a chart review of patients with isolated gastrocnemius and soleal vein thrombosis in order to determine the rate of propagation and effectiveness of anticoagulation. 2007-2008. Northwestern University, Department of Surgery. Preceptors: Jay Prystowsky, M.D. and Melina Kibbe, M.D. Created and implemented a computerized deep vein thrombosis risk assessment tool utilizing the electronic medical record at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center and determined its effect on prophylaxis administration and thromboembolic event occurrence. 2007-2010. Neck Surgery. Preceptors: Marc Thorne, M.D,, Gordon Sun, M.D. Used the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids Inpatient Database to characterize pediatric deep space neck abscesses at the national level over the past decade and determine changes in incidence and management. 2012-2013 Page 1 of 7
Neck Surgery. Preceptors: Jennifer C. Kim, MD; Daryl Kipke, PhD. Created a system for delivering precisely-targeted electrical Stimulation denervated facial musculature in a rodent model. 2012-2014. Neck Surgery. Preceptor: Melissa Pynnonen, MD. Funding: American Rhinologic Society CORE Resident Research Grant. Developed an institutional sinusitis database to determine the natural history of chronic sinusitis and variations in care. 2013-2015 Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. Preceptor: Jeffrey Moyer, MD; Jennifer Kim, MD, Shan Baker, MD. Developed a database of patients undergoing cervicofacial rhytidectomy after previous treatment with radiation therapy to the head and neck. 2014-2015 PUBLICATIONS Grabowecky M, Iordanescu L, Skogsberg K, Novis S, Rock M, Suzuki S. An investigation of relationships among visual-attention processes. Journal of Vision. 2006; 6(6):949. Lautz TB, Abbas F, Novis SJ, Chow C, Amaranto DJ, Wang E, Blackburn JF, Kibbe MR. Isolated Gastrocnemius and Soleal Vein Thrombosis(IGSVT): Should These Patients Receive Therapeutic Anticoagulation? Annals of Surgery, 2009; 251(4): 735-42. Novis SJ, Havelka GE, Ostrowski D, Levin B, Blum-Eisa L, Prystowsky JB, Kibbe MR. Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Surgical Patients Through the Creation and Implementation of a Computerized Risk Assessment Program. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 2009; 51(3):648-54. Novis SJ, Pritchett CV, Thorne MC, Sun G. A National Study of Pediatric Deep Space Neck Infections 2000-2009. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2014; 78: 832-836. Qureshi H, Ference E, Novis SJ, Pritchett CV, Smith SS, Schroeder JW. Trends in the Management of Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess Infections in the U.S., 2000-2009. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2015; 79:527-531. Ostwani W, Novis SJ, Brady A, Brown DJ, Mohr B. Case Report: Neonate with Stridor and Subcutaneous Emphysema as the only Page 2 of 7
Signs of Physical Abuse. Pediatrics. 2015; 136(2):523-526. Pynnonen MA, Lynn S, Kern HE, Novis SJ, Akkina SR, Keshavarzi NR, Davis MM. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting: A Retrospective Cohort. Laryngoscope, 2015 Oct; 125(10):2266-2272. Wudel JM, Novis SJ, Baker SR, Kim JC, Moyer JS. Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy after Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Tumors JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. Accepted. 2015. BOOK CHAPTERS Novis SJ, Baker SR. Local Flaps for Facial Reconstruction. In: Ahmad Z, Morton RP, Giles M, eds. Symptom Based Otolaryngology. 1 st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2014. Novis SJ, Wudel JM. Regional Flaps. In: Scholes M, Ramakrishnan, VR, eds. ENT Secrets. 4 th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2015 (in press). PRESENTATIONS Novis S. The Relationship Between Visual Attention Abilities and Personality. Poster Presentation at the Northwestern University Undergraduate Research Symposium in Evanston, IL. May 22, 2006. Novis SJ, Ostrowski D, Levin B, er al. Stopping the Clot: Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Surgical Patients Through the Creation and Implementation of a CPRS-Based Risk Assesment Program. Oral presentation at the Association of VA Surgeons Conference in Dallas, TX. May 5, 2008. Novis SJ, Havelka GE, Ostrowski D, et al. Stopping the Clot: Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Surgical Patients Through the Creation and Implementation of a CPRS-Based Risk Assessment Program. Oral presentation at the Rochester Vascular Conference in Rochester, NW. May 1, 2009. Novis SJ, Havelka GE, Ostrowski D, et al. Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Surgical Patients Through the Creation and Implementation of a CPRS-Based Risk Assessment Program. Poster presentation at the Association of Women Surgeons 2009 Fall Conference in Chicago, IL.Oct. 11, 2009. Kibbe MR, Novis SJ. Time Management During Medical School, Residency and Beyond. Oral presentation at the American Page 3 of 7
College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress. Washington D.C. Oct. 2, 2010. Novis SJ, Pritchett CV, Thorne MC, Sun G. A National Study of Pediatric Deep Space Neck Infections 2000-2009. Poster Presentation at the American Society for Pediatric Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. Washington D.C. April 25, 2013. Novis SJ, Stoetzner CR, Griffin GR, Gage GJ, Kim JC. A Novel System for Delivering Precisely-Targeted Electrical Stimulation to Denervated Facial Musculature. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. October 19-21, 2013. Akkina S, Novis SJ, Lynn SY, Kern H, Keshavarzi N, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Sinusitis from an Institutional Perspective: Defining the Burden of Disease at the University of Michigan. Oral presentation at the Translational Science Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. April 10, 2014. Novis, SJ, Akkina S, Lynn SY, Kern H, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Variations in the Diagnosis of Chronic Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting. Poster presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, American Rhinologic Society Session, Las Vegas, Nevada. May 16, 2014. Novis, SJ, Kim JC. A Comprehensive Review of the Management of Cervicofacial Dystonia and the Role of the Facial Plastic Surgeon. Oral presentation at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 11 th International Symposium. New York, NY. May 28, 2014. Novis SJ, Akkina S, Lynn sy, Kern H, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Variations in the Diagnosis and Management of Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting. Oral presentation at the 14 th Annual Charles J. Krause, M.D. Lectureship. June 20, 2014. Novis SJ, Akkina S, Lynn S, Kern, Keshavarzi H, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Use of CT to Confirm a Diagnosisi of Chronic Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting. American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting, September 20, 2014. Novis SJ, Akkina S, Lynn S, Kern H, Keshavarzi H, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Overuse of CT for Acute Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting. Poster. American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting, September 20. 2014. Novis Sj, Akkina S, Lynn S, Kern H, Kshavarzi H, Davis MM, Pynnonen MA. Variations in the diagnosis of chronic sinusitis in Page 4 of 7
the primary care setting. MICHR Symposium Coloring Outside the Lines: Innovation and Collaborating in the Changing World of Health Research Poster presentation. Ann Arbor, MI. October 1, 2014. Novis SJ. A Question of Diagnosis: Chronic Sinusitis in the Primary Care Setting. Oral presentation. Charles J. Krause, M.D. Lectureship on June 19, 2015. GRAND ROUNDS Novis, SJ. Operative Management of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. Ann Arbor, MI. May 17, 2012. Novis SJ. Local and Regional Anesthesia in Head and Neck Surgery. University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Gran Rounds. Ann Arbor, MI. February 20, 2013. Novis, SJ. Nasal Reconstruction for Full Thickness Defects. University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. Ann Arbor, MI. October 3, 2013. Novis SJ. Prevention of OR fires in Head and Neck Cutaneous Procedures under Monitored Anesthesia. Combined Otolaryngology/Anesthesia Gran Rounds. Ann Arbor, MI. February 20, 2014. Novis, SJ. Airway Management in Adult Subglottic Stenosis. Combined Otolaryngology/Anesthesia Grand Rounds. Ann Arbor, MI. February 26, 2015. HONORS 2003-2006 Northwester Dean s List for all quarters attended. 2005 James Alton James Award presented by the dean of Northwestern University s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences to the student in the social sciences with the highest GPA. 2005 Mortar Board Honor Society 2006 Provost s award for outstanding poster presentation at the Northwestern Undergraduate Research Symposium. 2006 Phi Beta Kappa, Northwestern University Chapter. Page 5 of 7
2008 Best Clinical Presentation Award, Association of VA Surgeons Annual Meeting. 2009 Best Presentation Award, University of Rochester Vascular Conference, Medical Student competition. 2009 Phi Rho Sigma Dennis Award, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine-awarded for exceptional performance in all of the required junior clerkships. 2009 Alpha Omega Alpha, Northwestern University Chapter 2010 Association for Academic Surgery Research Award. 2011-2013 Making a Difference Award, University of Michigan. 2015 John L. Kemink, M.D. Research Award for the Best Clinical Paper at the Annual Charles J. Krause, M.D. Lectureship on June 19, 2015. GRANTS 2013-2014 American Rhinologic Society Resident Research Grant- Central Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Program. Program: Variations in antibiotic usage for the treatment of Sinusitis. Amount $8000. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Harris County Medical Society Texas Medical Association American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES 2004-2005 President of the Foster-Walker Complex. Northwestern University. Evanston, IL. Worked to create a sense of community at Northwestern s largest residential complex through the planning of residence wide events and improvements. 2006-2007 Curriculum Review Committee. Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Selected to serve on a committee which worked to integrate student feedback-driven changes into the medical school curriculum. 2007-2008 Co-President of the American Medical Association. Page 6 of 7
Northwestern Chapter. Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Organized a variety of educational and service events to promote medical student involvement in the community. 2007-2008 Northwestern Delegate to the American Medical Association- Medical Student Section and Illinois State Medical Society, Chicago, IL. Elected to represent Feinberg School of Medicine on the state and national levels as a voting member of the medical student assembly, addressing issues in healthcare policy and medical education. 2007-2008 Co-President of the Loyal Davis Surgical Society. Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Organized multiple educational presentations, skills workshops and community service events to promote interest in surgical specialties. 2013-2014 University of Michigan House Officer Quality and Safety Council. Otolaryngology Chief Resident for quality Improvement, Committee member. Page 7 of 7