
Peter M. Som
- PROFESSOR Radiology
- PROFESSOR Otolaryngology
- PROFESSOR Radiation Oncology
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Specialty
Certifications
American Board of Radiology
Clinical Focus
Education
MD, New York University
Residency, Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Radiology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Biography
- Peter M. Som, MD is a Professor of Radiology and Otolaryngology and the Director of Head and Neck Radiology at Mount Sinai. After receiving his Medical Degree from the New York University School of Medicine, he completed his Medical Internship and Residency in Radiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Som is the author of several books including his two volume text entitled Head and Neck Imaging which is considered by many to be the world's most authoritative text on the subject. He is also the author of over 300 articles. Dr. Som is a founding member and past president of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology.
There is a close working, reciprocal relationship between the otolaryngology clinicians and the radiology department. The Otolaryngology Residents receive individual, intensive, daily instruction in head and neck imaging by spending monthly rotations with Dr. Som.
Awards
2011 - 2012
Honorary Member
Pernambuco Radiology Society of Brazil
Research
Head and Neck ImagingPublications
Rothschild M, Wackym PA, Silvers AR, Som P. Isolated Primary Unilateral Stenosis of the Internal Auditory Canal. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 1999; 50(3): 219-224.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Dr. Som did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2012 and/or 2013: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website at http://icahn.mssm.edu/about-us/services-and-resources/faculty-resources/handbooks-and-policies/faculty-handbook. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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