Clinical Instructorship/Fellowship Programs
To provide advanced training, Stanford Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery offers six clinical instructorships and one ACGME accredited fellowship program. The principal goal of these programs is to prepare the academically inclined residency graduate for their first faculty appointment. Clinical instructors not only undertake training in their sub-specialty of interest, but also serve as junior faculty members with a major role in resident education.
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Facial Plastic Surgery
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Richard Goode MD (Clinical Instructorship Director)
Duration: 1-year program.
Emphasis: Balance of facial cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Application: via San Francisco Matching Program.
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Head & Neck Oncology
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Michael J. Kaplan MD (Clinical Instructorship Director), Willard Fee, Jr. MD
Duration: 1 or 2-year program.
Emphasis: Major oncological procedures, tumors of the anterior cranial base.
Application: via American Head and Neck Society.
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Laryngology/Bronchoesophagology
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Edward J. Damrose, MD (Clinical Instructorship Director)
Duration: 1-year program.
Emphasis: Advanced training in the care and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders; airway reconstruction; conservation surgery for laryngeal cancer; microlaryngeal surgery for benign disorders; rehabilitation of the paralyzed vocal fold, including reinnervation and laryngeal framework surgery; medical and surgical treatment of spasmodic dysphonia. Application: Please contact the department directly.
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Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery
ACGME Accredited Fellowship Program
Faculty: Robert K. Jackler MD (Fellowship Director), Nikolas Blevins MD
Duration: 2-year program.
Emphasis: Tumors of the IAC, CPA, and posterior cranial base. Cochlear implants.
Application: via San Francisco Matching Program.
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Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Anna Messner MD (Clinical Instructorship Director), Kay Chang MD
Duration: 1 or 2-year program.
Emphasis: Balance of common and complex pediatric otolaryngology cases.
Application: via San Francisco Matching Program.
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Rhinology and Advanced Sinus Surgery
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Peter H. Hwang MD (Clinical Instructorship Director)
Duration: 1-year program.
Emphasis: The rhinology fellowship at Stanford University is a one-year program designed to prepare individuals for successful academic careers in rhinology. The Stanford Sinus Center offers a high-volume tertiary clinical experience covering all aspects of advanced medical and surgical rhinology. Fellows receive comprehensive surgical training in advanced techniques, including revision sinus surgery; frontal sinus surgery; and endoscopic skull base, orbit, and tumor surgery. Equally emphasized is personal academic mentorship to develop and refine skills in teaching, research, writing, and presentation.
Fellows receive a faculty appointment at the instructor level and are actively engaged in all aspects of the department’s teaching 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 in addition to other clinical duties. Opportunities for clinical and translational basic science research are plentiful. Protected academic time is provided.
Application: via San Francisco Matching Program.
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Sleep Medicine & Surgery
Clinical Instructorship
Faculty: Richard L. Goode MD (Clinical Instructorship Director), Nelson Powell MD, Robert Riley MD, Kasey Li MD, DDS
Duration: 1-year program.
Emphasis: Evaluation and management of sleep disorders with an emphasis upon surgical remedies.
Application: Please contact the department directly.
Also see general information relating to Fellowships in the Otolaryngology Sub-Specialties.
