Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Scholars, Non-ACGME Accredited Fellowship
This is a one year, non-accredited fellowship program (optional second year available) through the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, which offers its fellows a broad-based clinical experience and clinical research exposure in an academic environment.
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About the Program
Education & Training
Fellows work closely with our nationally recognized expert Pediatric Otolaryngology faculty in several research endeavors beyond the expertise of ACGME residents and ACGME Pediatric Otolaryngology fellows in training. Some of the opportunities include:
- Exposure to a cutting-edge pediatric airway practice where they will be involved in outcomes based clinical research, translational research, and/or basic science research related to the management of and surgical reconstruction of the compromised pediatric airway.
- National referral center for pediatric head and neck masses and endocrine tumors and there will be amble opportunity to be involved with outcomes based clinical research regarding the treatment of congenital and acquired pediatric neck masses and vascular malformations.
- Surgical and medical management of sinusitis at a nationally recognized pediatric focused skull base surgical program.
- Large congenital hearing loss and pediatric cochlear implant program, chronic otitis media program, and a cutting edge otoendoscopy surgical program.
Research
Faculty Mentors
The principal otolaryngologists who participate in fellowship training are as follows:
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- Jeffrey C. Rastatter, MD, FACS, FAAP (Fellowship Director)
- James W. Schroeder, Jr., MD, FACS, FAAP
- John Maddalozzo, MD, FACS FAAP
- Kathleen Billings, MD, FACS, FAAP
- Douglas Johnston, MD, FACS
- Laura H. Swibel Rosenthal, MD, FAAP
- Jonathan Ida, MD, FACS, FAAP
- Stephen Hoff, MD, FACS, FAAP
- Jennifer Lavin, MD, MS
- Dana Thompson, MD, MS, FACS
- Taher Valika, MD
- Nancy Young, MD
- Saied Ghadersohi, MD
- Inbal Hazkani BenDror, MD
Previous Fellows
How to Apply
Inquiries can be directed to our Program Coordinator using the email vagomez@luriechildrens.org
Interested applicants should submit ONE pdf to vagomez@luriechildrens.org that includes a letter of intent, curriculum vitae (that includes all medical educations and otolaryngology training), the date and score of USMLE exam steps I, II, III, ECFMG certification / status, visa status / requirements, and a list of refences.
Virtual Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Why Northwestern?
Housestaff training through McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University provides diverse and challenging clinical experiences and world-class education located in the heart of the beautiful city of Chicago. Learn more via the links to the McGaw website below.