Cole P. Rodman, MD

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Noblesville, Indiana.

What is your medical school/undergraduate background?

I went to DePauw University for undergrad, where I double majored in psychology and chemistry. After that I was at Indiana University for two years to get a master's degree in psychology, followed by medical school at Ohio State.

Why are you pursuing a career in ENT?

I am pursuing ENT because ENT is the field that is most concerned with caring for the vital systems that allow us to engage with and experience the world. Speech, taste, smell and hearing all fall under the purview of the otolaryngologist and, to me, caring for those systems is immensely meaningful. In addition to the work, the individual practitioners I have had the opportunity to work with have all been such wonderful and positive people.

What intrigued you about IU School of Medicine?

I grew up in Indiana and actually received my Master's degree from Indiana University before going to medical school and so the thought of returning to my home state was incredibly exciting.

What do you want to learn most from the faculty and residents in the Department of Otolaryngology?

Admittedly a tough question to answer well! Of course, I hope to learn both how to operate skillfully and how to approach the variety of clinical problems addressed by otolaryngologists. Additionally, I hope to learn how to engage with patients professionally and with empathy in order to build rapport and an impactful patient-physician relationship.

What are some of your hobbies?

My main hobbies are reading, cooking, writing, soccer, tennis, video games and board games. I once toured Ecuador for three weeks on my bike!