Clinical Fellowship in Rhinology

Objectives

The objective of the Rhinology Fellowship at Western University is to develop leaders in the field of Rhinology. At the completion of the fellowship, the individual will have learned contemporary concepts in sinonasal surgery. In addition, academic development through independent clinical research and medical education will be provided.

Supervisors

1.1 Medical Expert

1.2 Communicator

1.3 Collaborator

1.4 Manager

1.5 Health Advocate

1.6 Scholar

1.7 Professional

Curriculum

This fellowship is designed to offer surgeons broad exposure to clinical and surgical rhinology, both for sinus disease and advanced work including skull base and orbital surgery.  The expectation will be for 2-3 half day clinics and 2-3 half-day operative sessions weekly. The fellow will also attend all rhinology oriented resident teaching sessions and Journal Clubs. The fellow will attend all departmental rounds.

Service Expectations

There is no on-call requirement. The fellow may perform 1-2 half day ambulatory clinics per week on their own. Inpatient work is only to round on any such inpatients as either of the supervisors may have, which is infrequent.

Academic Expectations

The fellow will be required to undertake a minimum of two research projects, including design of project, taking them through the REB process, performance of project, write up, and publication. This will also include presentation at a meeting both in Canada and in their home country.

Assessment

Evaluations of all Fellows will be conducted at 3-month intervals throughout their Fellowship. The Fellowship Director will conduct the evaluation process involving the supervisor(s), other clinicians and staff with whom the Fellow has worked. Other personnel may be included as appropriate, such as, administration, nursing staff and technical staff. All evaluations will be reviewed with the Fellow who will sign off on them

Funding

To be discussed with applicants on an individual basis.

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