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= Michael Ruckenstein, M.D. = Michael J. Ruckenstein, M.D. is an Ear Nose and Throat-Otolaryngologist (ENT) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). He is currently the Vice Chairman for Education and Academic Affairs of the department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS), the Director of the Implantable Hearing Devices Program, the Director of the Residency Training and Education, and the Medical Director of the Balance Center. Dr. Ruckenstein received his medical degree from McGill University, and completed his residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ruckenstein has been a practicing physician for 30 years, and he is an accomplished author as well, having published 4 books.

Education and Training
Michael Ruckenstein earned his Bachelors of Science in Physiology (first class honors) from McGill University in Montreal in 1982, and his medical degree from McGill in 1986.

Dr. Ruckenstein completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto from 1987-1993, where he also obtained his Master of Science in Auditory Physiology.

Following his time in Toronto, Dr. Ruckenstein went to the University of California, San Diego, to complete his fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery from 1993-1995. During his time in San Diego, Dr. Ruckenstein was also a clinical instructor in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery.

=== Professional Career === From 1995-1998 Dr. Ruckenstein was an assistant professor and director of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at the University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Dr. Ruckenstein was recruited to the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. In 2002 Dr. Ruckenstein became the director of the Implantable Hearing Device Program at the university. In 2004 he became the director of the Residency Education and Training for the department of ORL-HNS. In 2007 Dr. Ruckenstein became the Medical Director of the Balance Center at the University of Pennsylvania and a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In 2008, Dr. Ruckenstein was named Vice Chairman for Education and Academic Affairs in the Department of ORL-HNS.

Specialty Certifications
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), 1993

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1994

American Board of Otolaryngology - Neurotology, 2006

Books
Michael Ruckenstein has authored four books in the otolaryngology specialty area to date. These books include:
 * 1) Comprehensive Review of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, February 2004
 * 2) Meniere's Disease - Evidence and Outcomes, April 2010
 * 3) Cochlear Implants and Implantable Hearing Devices, 2012
 * 4) Rapid Interpretation of Balance Function Testing, 2015

Research Publications
Since 1988, Dr. Ruckenstein has authored over 100 publications, including 64 peer-reviewed research publications. Dr. Ruckenstein’s research has focused on the treatment of hearing loss with a special emphasis on cochlear implants and otosclerosis (stapedectomy) and Meniere’s disease.

Since 2001, Dr. Ruckenstein has given 65 guest lectures at various otolaryngology conferences both nationally and internationally. He has also coordinated 33 scientific meetings since 1995.

Appearances
In 2013, Dr. Ruckenstein appeared on the Today Show in a segment that featured his patient hearing her granddaughter for the first time due to the success of her cochlear implant.

In 2014, Dr. Ruckenstein appeared on the local Philadelphia 6ABC News to highlight the first use of a bone-anchored hearing aid in the United States for the treatment of Meniere’s disease.

Awards
McConnell Prize for Academic Excellence, McGill University, 1984

Hewlett Packard Award, McGill University, 1986

Clinical Investigator Development Award, NIH, 1993,1995

Cobert Resident Teaching Award, Division of Oto-HNS, UCSD, 1993

Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS, 2003

Joseph P. Atkins Resident Teaching Award, Dept. ORL-HNS, University of Pennsylvania, 2003-2004, 2004-2005

Honors
Faculty Scholar, McGill University, 1979,1983,1984

University Scholar, McGill University, 1986

Ontario Ministry of Health Research Fellowship, 1990-91

Restracom Research Fellowship, Hospital for Sick Children, 1990-91

Outstanding Resident Teacher - Basic Science, Dept. Oto-HNS, University of Tennessee, Memphis, 1995

Selected - Best Doctors in America, 2005-2006

Selected - Top Physician by Philadelphia Magazine and Suburban Life Magazine, 2010

Scholarships
Scholarship for Summer Research, NSERC, 1982

Traveling Scholarship, 1989

Traveling Scholarship, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 1990-91

Honor Societies
Annual Cherry Blossom Conference, American Academy of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery, 1989, 1991

Member: Special Emphasis Panel - NIDCD, R03 application review, 1997

External Reviewer: Program Project Grants, NIDCD, 1998

Member: Special Emphasis Panel on Translational Research - NIDCD/NIH