Personal profile
Clinical interests
Dr. Johnathan McGinn has distinguished himself as a respected clinician and educator and leader in the field of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. While his primary clinical focus is inflammatory and benign sinonasal disease, he practices a large breadth of general otolaryngology.
Research interests
Dr. Johnathan McGinn has a primary scholarly interest in medical education for residents and medical students. His clinical research focus is in rhinology and general otolaryngology topics.
Teaching and educational interests
Dr. Johnathan McGinn’s primary concentration in academia is medical education and mentorship. He has served as director of the Otolaryngology Residency at Penn State College of Medicine since 2007 and was previously the associate program director for years. Under his leadership, the program has grown its complement and established a research track for resident training. He has mentored scores of medical students and residents interested in the specialty.
Dr. McGinn is heavily involved in the College of Medicine undergraduate medical educational mission through courses and committees, and actively serves on the GME Committee and GME Leadership Team.
Professional information
Member, Pennsylvania Medical Society, 2014 to present
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS), 2011
Member, Society of University Otolaryngologists, 2010 to present
Member, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Program Directors' Organization, 2008 to present
Member, American Rhinologic Society, 2007 to present
Board-certified in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002
Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 (member, 1997 to present)
Member, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology, 2001 to present
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1996
Education/Academic qualification
Junior Faculty Development Program, Participant, Penn State College of Medicine
2003 → 2004
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Residency, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
1997 → 2001
General Surgery, Residency (PGY-1 and PGY-2), Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
1995 → 1997
MD, Penn State College of Medicine
… → 1995
Pre-Medicine, BS (cum laude), The Pennsylvania State University
… → 1991
External positions
President, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2019 → …
Reviewer, Acta Oto-Laryngologica
2016 → …
Reviewer, Laryngoscope
2016 → …
Education Editor and Editorial Board Member, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2015 → …
Reviewer, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2015 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Descriptive Analysis of Otolaryngology Program Directors with a Focus on Gender Disparity
Tucker, J., Patel, S., Benyo, S., Wilson, M. N., Goyal, N. & McGinn, J., Apr 2025, In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. 104, 4, p. NP203-NP209Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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General Otolaryngology
McGinn, J. D., Jan 1 2025, Handbook of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. Elsevier, p. 1-50 50 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Increase the Readability of Patient Education Materials in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Rothka, A. J., Lorenz, F. J., Hearn, M., Meci, A., LaBarge, B., Walen, S. G., Slonimsky, G., McGinn, J., Chung, T. & Goyal, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations
Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Workgroup, Dec 2023, In: Laryngoscope. 133, 12, p. 3588-3601 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A model for classification of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis by computed tomography
Slonimsky, G., McGinn, J. D., Goyal, N., Crist, H., Hennessy, M., Gagnon, E. & Slonimsky, E., Dec 1 2020, In: Scientific reports. 10, 1, 12591.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Doctors in America
Clebak, K. (Recipient), Juliano, P. (Recipient) & McGinn, J. (Recipient), 2017
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Best Doctors in America
Petrovic-Dovat, L. (Recipient), Juliano, P. (Recipient) & McGinn, J. (Recipient), 2009
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