Peter Catalano, MD, FACS, FARS graduated with a BS from Columbia University School of Engineering, followed by an MD degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSH) in New York City. Dr. Catalano completed his Residency at MSH and became a full-time faculty member (1990-1999). Dr. Catalano then became Chair of Otolaryngology at the Lahey Clinic (2000-2009), followed by Chair of Surgery and VP of Surgical Services at Caritas/Steward Health Care (2009-2012). Dr. Catalano is now Chief of Otolaryngology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (SEMC), Professor of Otolaryngology at Tufts University, Director of Rhinology fellowship at SEMC, and Medical Director of Research for Steward Health Care. Dr. Catalano is active academically, with over 225 invited lectures, 24 book chapters, 90 peer-reviewed publications, and membership on the editorial board of 7 medical journals. Dr. Catalano is President and Founder of the Foundation for Innovation, Education and Research in Otolaryngology (2011-present), organizer of the annual Open Forum, and co-producer of the Fiero.University broadcast channel.