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Resident Physician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Dr. Vusala Snyder is a third-year resident physician at the University of Pittsburgh Otolaryngology- Head and Neck surgery residency program.She received her medical degree from the University of Kansas and her Masters of Biomedical sciences from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. While in medical school, Dr. Snyder was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor society. Dr. Snyder was recognized multiple times for her commitment to community service and her leadership initiatives both on campus and in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Dr. Snyder's research interests include basic and translational research pertaining to the head and neck oncology at large and in particular, molecular targeting of head and neck cancer stem cells.
Dr. Snyder continues active involvement in teaching and mentoring medical students interested in pursuing Otolaryngology- Head and Neck surgery. In addition, she is committed to diversity and inclusion and advocating for the underrepresented in medicine.