STANFORD UNIVERSITY (2 YEAR TRACK)
INSTITUTION & ADDRESSStanford Sinus Center SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#4665 FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORZara M. Patel, MD DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENT
OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPThe two-year Rhinology fellowship at Stanford University is an intensive training experience designed to prepare individuals for successful academic careers in rhinology. The fellowship offers a 50% clinical, 50% research experience, with dedicated research time integrated into the weekly schedule throughout the fellowship. The Stanford Sinus Center offers a high-volume tertiary clinical experience covering all aspects of advanced medical and surgical rhinology. Equally emphasized by the fellowship directors is personal academic mentorship to develop and refine skills in teaching, research, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and oral presentation. FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONClinical Rotations:The two-year fellowship is available every other year with starting dates of July 2015, 2017, etc. Fellows receive a faculty appointment at the instructor level and are actively engaged in all aspects of the Department’s comprehensive educational program, including medical student conferences, resident didactics, grand rounds, and teaching in the clinic and operating room. Fellows carry an independent clinic and surgical caseload, including tertiary sinus and skull base cases, in addition to other clinical duties. The schedules for the one-year and two-year tracks are complementary with no overlap between clinical duties of the two fellows to ensure individually enriching experiences. Weekly Schedule
*Means typical month in Block 2: Week 1 and 3 Hwang OR, Week 2 Research, Week 4 Clinic. Research Responsibilities:Candidates for the two-year track are keenly interested in pursuing a path in academic rhinology and successfully balancing a research career along with a surgical practice. They typically pursue challenging basic science laboratory projects or clinical projects, both of which have translational applications. Half of each week is protected to advance research pursuits, with the remainder of the week devoted to clinical practice. At the completion of the fellowship, it is anticipated that the two-year fellow will have 1) learned how to design and complete a core body of research; 2) published several manuscripts; 3) presented their work at national and international forums; 4) positioned themselves to be competitive for grant funding as an academic rhinologist. Diversity of Cases:Fellows receive comprehensive surgical training in the full spectrum of advanced techniques, including revision sinus surgery, frontal sinus surgery, office-based surgical procedures, and endoscopic skull base and orbital surgery for benign and malignant disease. Over the course of two years, fellows receive the equivalent clinical training as that of the one-year fellows. Fellows typically finish with >350 cases over the course of their fellowship. Additional Information:$85,300 plus standard health and retirement package CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWS (1-Year & 2-Year Tracks)
* at Oregon Health & Science University REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTApplicants must be board eligible/board certified in Otolaryngology and satisfy requirements for California medical licensure. APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplications are processed through the Rhinology Match at www.sfmatch.org. Interviews will be conducted in winter-spring. Please feel free to call or email with additional questions. CONTACT INFORMATIONStanford Sinus Center Zara M. Patel, MD Administrative Contact: |