ST. ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER
INSTITUTION & ADDRESSSt Elizabeth's Medical Center SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#2871 FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORPeter Catalano, MD OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPThis fellowship is unique in that it teaches surgical techniques and management protocols that are progressive and not typically taught in residency training. The fellow will be asked to challenge all they have been taught in prior years and expand their horizons and thought processes as it relates to current and future problems in rhinology. The fellow will be exposed to numerous new technologies and /or concepts in an attempt to expand their current knowledge base in this field. One goal is to challenge the status quo and provide a foundation for inquisitive learning and exploration in both clinical practice and research proposals. The fellow is credentialed as a junior staff member to foster maturation and responsibility in their professional careers. Learning the "business" of medicine is also an important component of the training program and deemed as essential as clinical excellence. The fellow will graduate with a new set of clinical, research, and practice development skills that will provide them with the knowledge to launch a successful practice in either an academic or private setting. FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONClinical Rotations:Each fellow spends 12 months as a junior attending in the Dept of Otolaryngology and is granted full admitting and OR privileges. They are given increasing responsibility over the course of the year and run 2 independent clinics (2 - half days) per week. There are currently no outside rotations. Weekly Schedule:The Fellow's schedule is as follows: Mon Clinic (AM & PM); Tues AM & PM (OR); Wed AM & PM (OR); Thur Clinic (AM & PM); Fri ( OR AM/ fellows clinic PM). Research Responsibilities:Multiple clinical projects (4-6) are on-going at any one time; many dealing with new technologies and clinical trials. Basic research opportunities exist as well. Diversity of Cases:The case mix has improved dramatically. In addition to the large volume of endoscopic procedures to treat inflammatory nasal and sinus disease in adults and children (35% of the cases are pediatric. We also have a very active surgical program in the management of OSA and SDB breathing, using a variety of nasal and oral cavity procedures to correct multi-level obstruction. Participation and exposure to cosmetic nasal surgery is also offered. We also feature a very active in-house allergy program. Call Schedule:6-7 times per month; no trauma center. Additional Information:Teaching of medical students from Tufts University occurs monthly. Teaching of internal medicine residents occurs bi-weekly. No residents currently in the program. CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWSMichael Srodes, MD; Spencer Payne, MD; Tamara Rimash, MD; Vince Chan, MD; Mark Thong, MD; Yogesh More, MD; Vivian Yu, MD; Seth Willen, MD; Sashikanth Jonnalagadda, MD; Meir Warman, MD; Rohan Wijewickrama, MD; Rahul Gupta, MD; Melinda Davis-Malesevich ,MD; Ziad Rohayem, MD; Niranjan Sritharan, MD; Brendan Fennessy, MD; David Carlson, DO; Usama Alboekhar, MD; Wendy McConnell, DO; Mary Ashmead, MD; Turker Yilmaz, MD; Kevin Hsu, DO; Hussam Tallab, MD; Michael Schlewet, MD; Diala Mardeeni, MD; Tekin Baglam, MD; Adem Binnetoglu, MD; Emad Al Haj Ali, MD REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTABO eligible, able to obtain a MA state license and DEA, successful completion of US residency in Otolaryngology APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplication reviewed as received and interviews begin Oct 1 and go through June 1. CONTACT INFORMATION[email protected] |