Otology-Skull Base Surgery Fellowship
OTOLOGY - SKULL BASE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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Fellowship Name |
Otology – Skull Base Surgery |
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General Description |
The Neurotology Fellowship program at the Sunnybrook campus of the SHSC has produced 30 clinical and research fellows since its inception. It is the largest program of its kind in Canada focused in clinical care and clinical research. This program is tailored for those who wish to acquire skills as a tertiary referral Otologist/Neurotologist. We expect candidates to have already received adequate training in general otolaryngology, in particular, general otology. The amount of surgical responsibility is commensurate with previous experience and proven surgical skills. |
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Fellowship Type |
20% Clinical, 80% Research (First year) |
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Fellowship Director(s) |
Dr. Joseph Chen Dr. Vincent Lin |
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Objectives |
The “Fellow” will receive advanced training in all areas related to the clinical, surgical and academic aspects of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. This will be achieved by the following job description: Surgical exposure (3 days/week): Clinical exposure and responsibility (1.5 day/week): Teaching responsibility: Research Responsibility: |
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Principal Locations |
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Trillium Health Partners |
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Duration of Fellowship |
One year with possibility of extension |
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Number of Fellows Accepted Per Year |
1-2 |
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Accept Foreign Medical Graduates |
Yes |
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Foreign Graduate Eligibility Requirements |
Because they have patient contact, all clinical fellows require licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), the body which regulates the practice of medicine in Ontario. A key requirement for the licensure of clinical fellows by the CPSO is that the candidate must be recognized as a medical specialist in the jurisdiction where the candidate has been practicing medicine prior to the clinical fellowship. Detailed information about basic application requirements for clinical fellows is accessible through the Post MD Education Office website at http://pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/ |
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Annual Stipend/Salary |
Canadian Fellows: guaranteed base salary. Will help with application for grants and scholarships. International Fellows: Department stipend for Year One (research). Candidates are expected to have salary support from their own institution or funding agencies through grants or scholarship reaching a level set by the University of Toronto. |
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Additional Benefits |
Partial funding is available based on income generated through ambulatory care clinics. |
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On Call Responsibilities |
First call - necessary at community/ academic site(s) no more than 20/yr) |
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Application Deadline |
December of the preceeding year. |
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Decision Deadline |
Offer is made 18 months in advance of start date. |
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Additional Features of the Fellowship |
Resource Persons: Resource Facilities: |
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How to Apply |
1. Graduate of an accredited medical school and OTL training program. 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 Education Office website at http://pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/applicants/apply-for-fellowship-training/ To All Applicants: |
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Contact Information for Applicants |
Dr. Joseph Chen Otolaryngologist-in-Chief Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery joseph.chen@sunnybrook.ca Tel: 416-480-4140 |
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Current Fellows |
2021-22 Drs. Valerie Dahm, Demir Bajin |
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Previous Fellows
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2020-21 Dr. Justin Lui |