Medical & Surgical Otology/Neurotology
MEDICAL & SURGICAL ONCOLOGY/NEUROTOLOGY
Fellowship Type
|
Primarily clinical Opportunities for clinical based research |
Fellowship Director(s) |
Dr. John Rutka |
Participating Faculty |
Dr. Jerry Halik Dr. Ambrose Lee |
Objectives |
Clinical Exposure Advanced otologic and neurotologic training is provided in both the ambulatory and operating room settings of the UHN. The internationally recognized Hertz Multidisciplinary Neurotology Program in conjunction with the UHN Center for Advanced Center for Hearing and Balance Testing provides unparalleled exposure in the management of the dizzy patient. Fellows are to appreciate that clinical exposure to routine surgical cases must not be at the expense of the residents in the University of Toronto Department of Otolaryngology residency program. Fellows will be allowed to participate at a level commensurate with their skills in complex middle ear/mastoid surgery (Drs. Rutka and Pothier), endoscopic ear surgery (Dr. Pothier), specialized neurotologic (ie. lateral skull base resections (Drs. Rutka and Pothier), acoustic neuroma surgery etc.) surgery and advanced otologic (ie canal occlusion surgery, facial nerve transposition etc.) procedures not part of the residency training program. Research The fellow is expected to take part in clinical research projects that will lead to peer review publications. A reasonable goal would be 2-4 publications during their fellowship time. Dr. David Pothier is the overall research co-ordinator for the fellowship program. Clinical research may take place within the resources listed above or with agreement could also include projects with basic research. Existing data bases for clinical research projects include: The WSIB Head Injury database Academic Enrichment and Continuing Medical Education Attendance is mandatory at the UHN Department of ENT Rounds (Wed 07:15-08:00 hrs) and University of Toronto Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds (Friday 07:30-08:30 hrs). Special multidisciplinary neurotology rounds are held monthly at UHN which the fellow is expected to organize. Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend departmental Journal Club, special lectures and educational events within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto. Educational experiences may also include attending temporal bone and endoscopic ear surgical courses. The fellow is encouraged to attend at least one major meeting outside Toronto during the fellowship. Funding could be made available through Dr. Rutka.
|
Year Fellowship Established |
1998 |
Principal Location(s) |
University Health Network Markham Stouffville Hospital |
Duration of Fellowship |
6-12 months |
Number of Fellows Accepted per year |
2 |
Required Prior Residency Training |
Canadian trained Otolaryngologists with their FRCSC in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery |
Accept Foreign Medical Graduates
|
Yes |
Foreign Graduate Eligibility Requirements |
All foreign trained fellows require to have their training formally evaluated by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, receive licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and comply with the registration process through the University of Toronto Post MD Education Office if they wish clinical exposure involving patient contact. Detailed information about basic application requirements for clinical fellows is accessible through the Post MD Education Office website at: http://pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/ |
Annual Stipend/Salary |
$60, 000 per year (or pro-rated at $5, 000/month) exclusive of Canadian taxation |
Additional Benefits
|
See above |
On-Call Responsibilities |
Fellows will be asked to take 2nd call along with seniour resident(s) and UHN Head & Neck Fellows. Call can be taken from home. A pager will be provided. Fellows are expected to have living accommodations within 20-30 mins of the hospital by car or public transportation. |
Application Deadline |
Fellowships are typically awarded one year in advance |
Decision Deadline |
See above |
Additional Features of the Fellowship |
The fellowship is flexible to meet the specific need of the fellow. An Orientation Handbook can be downloaded from the homepage of the Post MD Education Office’s website at http://pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/OrientationBooklet_WEB.pdf |
How to Apply |
Postgraduate training agreements are currently in place between the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and sponsoring agencies from a number of countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Applications for fellowship training from citizens of these countries must reach the Post MD Education Office directly from the sponsoring agency. For details, please consult the Post MD Office website at http://pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/ Interested fellows may also contact Dr. Rutka at john.rutka@uhn.ca Prospective candidates will require to send their updated CV, three letters of reference and a letter stating why they would like to do the fellowship and how it would help their future career. A prerequisite for interested candidates would be to spend elective time (typically 1-2 weeks) with Dr. Rutka prior. This is requested in order to partially assess an individual’s training and to determine primarily if the fellowship meets with the candidate’s expectations. Fellowship acceptances are given one year in advance. To All Applicants: |
Contact Information for Applicants |
Dr. John Rutka - See above |
Current Fellows |
2019-20 Drs. Khalid Alzaabi, Rana Barake, Michael Bergin, Fatemeh Hassan Nia (Research), Priyanka Misale |
Previous Fellows
|
2018-19 Drs. Paul Douglas-Jones, Jennifer Lee |