NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYINSTITUTION & ADDRESSNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#2869 FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORDavid B. Conley, MD FELLOWSHIP CO-DIRECTORSRobert C. Kern, MD DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTAt the Northwestern Sinus and Allergy Center, patients with disorders involving the nasal passages and sinuses receive care from subspecialized experts in a university-based private practice setting. Conditions that are managed include allergies, nasal and sinus infections, taste and smell disorders, deviated septum, nasal obstruction, asthma, nasal polyps, tumors involving the nose and sinuses, and issues that affect the cosmetic appearance of the nose. OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPOur goal is to provide a broad based fellowship experience in the clinical and research aspects of adult rhinology designed to prepare the participant with the skills for a career in academic otolaryngology. Training will include pre and post-operative care of patients with benign and malignant rhinologic disease. Trainees will be accomplished in traditional and endoscopic surgical approaches to nasal and sinus disease including advanced frontal sinus dissection such as the endoscopic Lothrop procedure, image-guided surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, and cosmetic rhinoplasty. Instruction in the evaluation and management of chemosensory disorders will be included in the curriculum. The fellow will participate in the collaborative research of the Sinus and Allergy Center. The fellow will also be exposed to standard management of allergic disorders under the guidance of Northwestern University medical allergists in the Northwestern Sinus and Allergy Center. Trainees will distribute time between OR (40%), office (40%) and research (20%). Successful completion of the fellowship will include presentation (as first author) of at least 2 abstracts at national meetings and completion of at least one full length manuscript that is submitted to a major journal for publication. FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONClinical Rotations:The planned weekly schedule alternates in 2-month blocks, as shown below Weekly Schedule:Each week contains a total of 2 OR days, 2 clinic days, and an additional day of academic time. The latter may be utilized for clinical or basic science research, and for academic study (board preparation). The schedule can be modified for fellows who elect to pursue basic science investigation that requires additional laboratory commitments. Additionally, skull base procedures are typically scheduled on either Tuesday or Wednesday in lieu of clinic. July/August, November/December, March/April
September/October, January/February, May/June
Research Responsibilities:Abundant research opportunities are available. These range from basic science bench work involving inflammatory and immunologic aspects of sinusitis, to prospective and retrospective clinical studies of sinusitis management. Dr. Tan serves as the primary liaison to the immunology laboratory, which is under the direction of Dr. Robert Schleimer, Chair of the Division of Allergy and Immunology. Much of this research is funded by active NIH grants. The follow is also required to attend the weekly research meeting of the Northwestern Sinus and Allergy center, held from 12:30-1:30 PM each Wednesday. This conference features presentations of recent clinical and basic science research findings, proposals for future projects, and discussion of key articles via a journal club format. Diversity of Cases:Fellows typically graduate with in excess of 300 surgical cases. These reflect a broad range techniques including primary FESS, revision FESS, complex frontal sinus disease, sinonasal tumors, trans-sinonasal skull base surgery, trans-sinonasal orbital surgery, rhinoplasty, and occasional general otolaryngology (sleep surgery, maxillofacial trauma). For primary FESS and general otolaryngology cases, fellows will be expected to provide mentorship to residents training in the conduct of these procedures. The aim of this experience is to prepare fellows for a career in academic otolargology with an advanced, diverse skill set. Call Schedule:The fellow may be asked to participate in rhinologic cases that arise during on call hours. Additional Information:
As a PGY-6 level, according to Northwestern University Graduate Medical Education guidelines. Full University Benefits including health are provided. CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWS2022-2023: Tara Wu, MD - Current Fellow REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTTo enter the fellowship, trainees must be board-eligible or board certified in otolaryngology and able to obtain an Illinois Medical License. APPLICATION INFORMATIONNorthwestern University participates in the SF Match program for Rhinology. CONTACT INFORMATIONNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine |