UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA - ALBERTA SINUS CENTREINSTITUTION & ADDRESS
University of Alberta - Alberta Sinus Centre SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#2863 FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORErin D. Wright, MDCM, MEd, FRCSC DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTVision: We will build an Otolaryngology center of excellence that will exceed the expectations of our patients, university, region, staff and colleagues. We will establish the Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery as the preeminent national and international center for teaching and strategically developed areas of knowledge creation. Mission: Promote Otolaryngologic health to Northern Albertans through a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, knowledge creation and public service. OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPThrough your participation in the fellowship it expected that you will:
FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONClinical Rotations:There will be two main sites at which the fellowship activities will take place. The superbly equipped outpatient clinic is located at the University of Alberta Hospital. Major and collaborative surgical cases will also be performed at the University Hospital. Ambulatory and short stay cases will be performed at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Both sites will be equipped with state of the art equipment including multiple image guidance systems. Weekly Schedule:The general structure of the fellowship parallels Dr. Wright’s schedule, which includes 2 days per week in the outpatient clinic as well as 2-2.5 days per week in the operating theatre. The final day in the week will be allotted for academic, research, and enrichment activities as outlined below. Research Responsibilities:
Diversity of Cases:Operative experience includes:
Call Schedule:Call expectations are limited to when Dr. Wright is on-call, typically 4-5 weeks per year. Additional Information:It is expected that fellows will enter the program with the skills in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery commensurate with that of a PGY-5 resident in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery graduating from a Canadian training program. As such, the aim of the fellowship is to refine rather than develop the candidate’s surgical skills. This will include participation in complex primary cases (e.g. frontal recess work) and revision sinus surgery as well as approaches/reconstruction of the skull base and resection of sinonasal tumours. It is expected that the presence of the fellow will enhance the experience of the residents on the service by virtue of teaching and guidance for the resident performing basic endoscopic sinus surgery.
CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWSDaniel O’Brien, West Virginia University, 2020/2022 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTPreference given to candidates eligible for medical licensure in the Province of Alberta (CPSA). APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplications reviewed as they are received. Interviews conducted from Feb - May (exceptions can be made for ealier interviews as needed). A visit of 2-3 days is encouraged in order to gain familiarity with the Institution and the city. CONTACT INFORMATIONMelissa Heuvingh |