PGY-1 Resident, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Originally from Incheon, South Korea, Dr. Edward Sim graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied biochemistry and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Before matriculating at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he spent a year studying stress adaptation mechanisms of pancreatic tumors with Elda Grabocka, PhD, at the Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine.
Dr. Sim was a Hillman Medical Student Fellow and presented a variety of clinical and basic science research findings at national and international meetings. Working alongside Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, at the Tumor Microenvironment Center, Dr. Sim studied the impact of T-cell dysfunction in the aging head and neck cancer population. Alongside Melonie Nance, MD, he led the development of a professional enrichment course in otolaryngology for pre-clinical medical students.
His primary research interests include cancer immunology, head and neck surgical outcomes, medical education and surgical simulation.
Education
Undergraduate School
Case Western Reserve University (Biochemistry)
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine