Current Fellows
Logan McColl, MD
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency: The Ohio State University Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Awards & Research:
- Alpha Omega Alpha (The Honor Medical Society)
- NIH I-Corps and NSF Grant Recipient
- Ohio State University Otolaryngology Resident Research Award
- People’s Choice Award AAO-HNS Annual ENTrepreneur Faceoff
- UVA Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Innovation Grant Recipient
- First Place UVA Entrepreneurship Cup Concept Competition
- Honorable Mention Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2025 Haynes Award for Innovation in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
My primary research has focused on medical innovation in the space of otolaryngology.
Medical Interests: Medical device development and innovation
Hobbies: Hiking, Photography, & Scuba Diving
What made you want to become a doctor?
I was drawn to medicine because of the ability to significantly impact the lives of others and work in environments that promote intellectual curiosity and thoughtful problem-solving.
Why did you choose the U of MN?
The U of MN has an incredible group of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons (FPRS) and enables trainees to immerse themselves in the true breadth and depth of FPRS unlike any other program in the country. The choice was easy!
Benjamin Ostrander, MD
Hometown: Kenwood, California
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency: University of California - San Diego
Awards & Research:
- Herbert Silverstein Award for Research Excellence in Otology/Neurotology, May 2025
- Phi Beta Kappa
Medical Interests: Surgical innovation, Biodesign and medical device development, vestibular schwannoma management, operative efficiency, and process improvement
Hobbies: Music (from playing guitar and piano to attending concerts), being active in the great outdoors (running, cycling, triathlon, skiing, hiking, camping), art (museums, photography, painting), food & drink (discovering, appreciating, cooking)
What made you want to become a doctor? Medicine offers the opportunity to leverage a fascination with human biology towards improving the lives of others, merging art and science, and gaining insight into the full spectrum of the human condition.
What sparked your interest in ENT/Otolaryngology? The complex and intricate anatomy, the focus on treating conditions that are fundamental to communication and quality of life (hearing, speech, swallowing, smell, taste), and the people!
Why did you choose the U of MN? This program offers a positive and supportive community that can expand my horizons and broaden my surgical training, as well as outstanding bioengineering research opportunities.
Katie Marcus, MD
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Residency: Mass Eye & Ear / Harvard Medical School
Awards & Research:
- Mark A. Varvares Chief Resident Award of Excellence in Teaching
- Triological Society Resident Travel Award
- Barry Freeman Fellowship for Global Programs
- Fuller Global Programs Award
- Iowa Head & Neck Protocols Award, Alpha Omega Alpha
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Award
- Phi Beta Pi Medical Service Award
- New England Otolaryngology Society Winter Meeting Second Place Oral Presentation
Research: https://www.
Medical Interests: Pediatric otolaryngology, cleft and craniofacial care, head and neck masses, microtia, pediatric sleep surgery, endoscopic ear surgery, patient centered outcomes, global health, medical and surgical education
Hobbies: Road biking, swimming, scuba diving, hiking/any time outdoors, cooking, photography, drawing, playing the piano
What made you want to become a doctor?
During my freshman year of college, I volunteered on the pediatric oncology floor at our local children's hospital. Spending time with those kids opened my eyes to the world of medicine, a field which combines being present for patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments, advocating for those who cannot always advocate for themselves, and using technical skills and an understanding of physiology to improve patients' lives.
What sparked your interest in ENT/Otolaryngology?
The first ENT surgery I observed was a combined Medpore microtia reconstruction and bone-anchored hearing aid placement. In a single day, the surgical team fundamentally changed the trajectory of that child's life and how she would communicate/interact with her peers and the world around her. Otolaryngolgy offers an incredible diversity of conditions, patient populations, and procedures. Even when our interventions are not lifesaving, they can have a profound effect on quality of life. In pediatric otolaryngology, we have the opportunity to make that impact over the course of an entire lifetime. Kids are the very best of us (not that I am biased as the pediatric ENT fellow!), and I always been drawn to the shared sense of purpose on pediatric services, as well as the daily joy that comes from working with children and their families.
Why did you choose the U of MN?
This is my dream fellowship program! In addition to its unparalleled cleft and craniofacial experience, I was drawn to the breadth and depth of its clinical and surgical training in all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology. I also knew that I would have the opportunity to learn from leaders in the areas of our field that most excite me, be it cleft care, medical education, global surgery, or patient centered care. During my interview, I was struck by the warm, collaborative environment shared by the faculty, fellows, and residents. Fellowship is, in many ways, an apprenticeship, I cannot imagine better role models -- both professionally and personally -- from whom to learn over the coming year. Finally, Minneapolis is an awesome place to live, and I'm excited to call it home during fellowship!