Fellowship in Neurotology - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School

The fellowship in Neurotology is designed to provide advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of diseases and disorders affecting the auditory system, vestibular system, facial nerve, temporal bone, lateral skull base, and related head and neck structures, and to provide opportunities to perform clinical and basic research in the field of Neurotology.

Fellowship in Neurotology Eligibility

Candidates must be recent graduates of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency training program. The fellowship seeks to attract individuals who aspire to a full-time academic position in Neurotology.

Number of Positions

The program is limited to one fellow every two years. Applications are currently being accepted for the position starting July, 2008.

Accreditation

The Neurotology fellowship program has been accredited by the ACGME since 1999.

Fellowship in Neurotology - Description

All clinical work will be performed under the supervision of one of six preceptors including three board certified neurotologists. Neurotology training is provided in the operating room, inpatient service, outpatient clinic, and during the Skull Base Conference. Surgical training and experience is offered in mastoid tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, labyrinthectomy, acoustic neuroma surgery (translabyrinthine, suboccipital, and middle fossa approaches), selective vestibular neurectomy, cochlear implantation, facial nerve decompression, temporal bone resection, and other otologic and neurotologic procedures. The fellow is primarily assigned to all Neurotology operative cases and, when available, may participate in any otology cases not covered by a senior otolaryngology resident. Practical experience in vestibular and audiological testing and rehabilitation is provided through the clinical vestibular laboratory, audiology department, and outpatient clinics. Cranial nerve monitoring experience is gained in the operating room. The fellow will have a commitment to the teaching of both residents and medical students.

Fellowship in Neurotology - Preceptors

Michael J. McKenna, M.D. Director, Neurotology Fellowship; Associate Professor in Otology and Laryngology

Joseph B. Nadol, Jr., M.D. Professor and Chairman, Department of Otology and Laryngology

Steven D. Rauch, MD Associate Professor in Otology and Laryngology

Saumil N. Merchant, MD Associate Professor in Otology and Laryngology, Director of Otopathology

Jennifer L. Smullen, MD Instructor in Otology and Laryngology

Dennis Poe, MD Associate Professor in Otology and Laryngology

Fellowship in Neurotology - Research

The fellow is encouraged to participate in clinical and/or basic science research. One day per week of dedicated research time is provided with additional time available depending upon the clinical workload.

All primary otology faculty are actively involved in clinical and/or basic science research. In addition, numerous opportunities for research collaboration and mentors are available through the Eaton Peabody Laboratory and the Jenks Vestibular Laboratory in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and through the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The temporal bone collection at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is one of the most extensively studied and well-documented collections in the world.

Fellowship in Neurotology - Previous Fellows

All fellows trained since 1993 currently hold academic positions in Otology/Neurotology.
Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
Director of Otology, Neurotology, & Lateral Skull Base Surgery
Medical Director, Cochlear Implant Program, University Hospitals Health Care System

Jamie M. Rappaport, MD, FRCS(C) Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology (Head And Neck Surgery), McGill University
Associate Chief of Otolaryngology
Head of Otology/Neurotology
Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital

Robert W. Jyung, MD Assistant Professor
Director of Otology/Neurotology
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School

Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery
The University of Kansas Medical Center

K. Paul Boyev, MD Assistant Professor
Director, Division of Otology/Neurotology
Director, Hearing and Balance Center
Department of Otolaryngology
University of South Florida

Mitchell J. Ramsey, MD Director of Otology and Neurotology
Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

Anthony A. Mikulec, M.D., Assistant Professor
Chief, Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
St. Louis University School of Medicine

Current Fellow: Ronald K. de Venecia, MD, PhD

Application Process

To be considered for a fellowship, the following information should be provided.

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Three letters of reference from individuals who have had the opportunity to closely observe your medical and surgical skills in otology during residency training.
3. A statement of professional goals, which may be general or specific, depending upon the evolution of your plans at this time.
4. Register through the Neurotology match (at www.sfmatch.org).

The application deadline is February 1, 2007 for the position starting July, 2008.

Contact

For more information, please contact Barbara J. Beckman-Beard, Administrator for ENT Education at:


email: Barbara_BeckmanBeard@meei.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-573-3654 Fax: 617-573-3939

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