JOHNS HOPKINS SINUS CENTER
INSTITUTION & ADDRESSJohns Hopkins Sinus Center SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#2874 FELLOWSHIP CO-DIRECTORSAndrew P. Lane, MD Dept of Otolaryngology-HNS AFFILIATED FELLOWSHIP FACULTY
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTThe Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery offers specialized care in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the head and neck region. Our faculty, residents, and staff devote their professional lives to delivering outstanding patient care to our patients and to bringing scientific advances to the benefit of our patients. There are four key components to our mission:
OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPThe Johns Hopkins rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery fellowship is a 1-year program designed to provide a comprehensive training experience to prepare participants for a career in academic rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery. Our center has grown to encompass 7 rhinologic and skull base surgeons (4 fellowship-trained), an NIH funded rhinology research program, and an otolaryngic allergy center. Fellows will participate in a busy tertiary rhinology practice that is supported by a strong institutional network of regional, national, and international referrals. Johns Hopkins Sinus Center clinical activities include the breadth of medical rhinology, including otolaryngic allergy and office-based procedures. Fellows will receive operative training in primary and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, advanced frontal sinus procedures, endoscopic approaches to orbital disease processes, and removal of benign and malignant tumors. A major emphasis will be placed on endoscopic skull base surgery through collaborations with neurosurgical colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Minimally Invasive Brain and Skull Base Surgery Center. In addition, fellows will assume graduated responsibility for an independent clinic and surgical caseload. It is expected that fellows will participate in resident teaching and lead rhinology case conferences, as well as make educational presentations within the department. FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONClinical Rotations:The fellow will spend time in the clinics and ORs of Dr. Andrew Lane as well as additional Johns Hopkins Sinus Center faculty involved with fellowship training:
Depending on the interests of the fellow, additional training in otolaryngic allergy is available with Dr. Howard Boltansky. Weekly Schedule:Fellows will typically spend 2 days a week in clinic (including a half day of their own clinic) and 2 days a week in the OR. One academic day a week is provided for research and writing. Research Responsibilities:Our research group is actively investigating the causes of chronic rhinosinusitis and other nasal disorders and diseases. Fellows will have an opportunity to take part in a robust clinical and basic science research experience through their work with the fellowship directors and affiliated faculty. The rhinology research laboratory, supported by NIH funding to Dr. Lane, Dr. Ramanathan, and Dr. London, focuses on clinically-oriented bench investigation into the underlying mechanisms of chronic rhinosinusitis and inflammatory olfactory loss, as well as the role of the environment and aeroallergens in propagating sinonasal inflammation. Dr. Rowan’s clinical research program is focused on medical and surgical outcomes in rhinology and skull base surgery, as well as industry-sponsored clinical trials of devices and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Ishii studies sinonasal and skull base outcomes and is involved with innovative collaborative clinical research with the neurosurgery, pulmonary medicine, and biomedical engineering departments. Fellows have the opportunity to lead or participate in clinical or basic science projects and further develop new corporate relationships. Involvement in research is highly encouraged and the fellowship offers mentorship for obtaining foundation and/or NIH grant support that can provide a springboard toward a career as a clinician-scientist. Diversity of Cases:The fellow will participate in 250-300 rhinologic, orbital, and skull base cases a year. Emphasis will be placed on revision endoscopic sinus surgery, including complicated management of frontal sinusitis, endoscopic management of orbital disease (dacrocystorhinostomy and orbital decompressions), endoscopic closure of CSF leaks, and resection of sinonasal tumors. A major focus of this fellowship will be placed on endoscopic skull base surgery performed in conjunction with the Department of Neurosurgery. Approximately 250 cases are performed yearly spanning recurrent pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, juvenile naso-angiofibromas, clival malignancies, meningiomas, and esthesioneuroblastomas. Call Schedule:The fellow will take 3-4 weeks of faculty adult otolaryngology call (No pediatrics or trauma). In addition, the fellow will be expected to staff inpatient rhinologic consultations with resident housestaff. Additional Information:Fellows will be appointed as an Instructor with full independent admitting and operating privileges at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Salary will be provided at the PGY-6 level (approximately $73,017 for 2021-2022). Fellows will be provided faculty benefits including health, dental, disability, and malpractice insurance. In addition fellows will be provided a discretionary account of $1050 a year to assist with travel expenses to national meetings. CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWS
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTApplicants must:
APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplications are processed through the SF match, and should be submitted through www.sfmatch.org. Interviews will be conducted in winter-spring in accordance with match guidelines. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor additional information, please contact us by email or phone:Andrew P. Lane, M.D. Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 601 N. Caroline St, JHOC 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21287 Phone: 410-955-7808 Email: [email protected] |