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Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Room 6231
601 North Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21287

Phone: 410-955-1559
Fax: 410-955-0035
Email: dtunkel@jhmi.edu

The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is the regional referral center for children with complex head and neck pathology. This is a one-year clinical fellowship with research opportunities. The fellow will have attending privileges and a reduced flexible on call schedule. There are multiple opportunities for extended and collaborative research within and outside the division of pediatric otolaryngology. The fellow will staff an independent pediatric otolaryngology clinic in the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, and should expect a diverse surgical experience including endoscopic sinus surgery in young children, treatment of benign and malignant pediatric neck masses, and open and endoscopic treatment of obstructive airway lesions.

Application Deadline: January 15
Starting Date: July 1
Duration of Fellowship: 1 to 2 years
Number of Fellows per Year: One
University Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Licensing Requirement: Maryland medical license required
Appointment Level: Faculty
Operating Privileges: Staffing not required
Clinic Responsibilities: Separate clinic, and assist staff
Operative Experience: Large, including contemporary techniques of airway management, otology, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Research: Required-dedicated time available
Resident Supervision: Yes, limited
Case Load: Large
Call Responsibilities: Faculty call, several weeks a month with faculty backup
Benefits: Commensurate with university and departmental policies
Salary: Appropriate for level of training
Additional Information: The primary focus of this fellowship is development of clinical skills. The fellow will be responsible for clinical decision-making, with staff back-up as needed. The fellow serves on the craniofacial team, and staffs several clinics at chronic pediatric hospitals. There are multiple opportunities for extended and collaborative research within the department and the institution.