The objectives of the two-year UPMC ACGME accredited Otology/Neurotology fellowship program are to involve the otology-neurotology fellows in an extensive array of medical and surgical experiences, provide a solid foundation in auditory and vestibular sciences, and a thorough understanding of audiologic and vestibular testing. To achieve these objectives, in addition to time spent in the clinic and operating room with the neurotology faculty members, we have constructed a series of required rotations which will provide in-depth exposure to audiology, vestibular disorders, neuroradiology, neuropathology, facial nerve disorders, stereotactic radiation therapy and anterior skull base approaches. The fellow's experience will be further enriched by a comprehensive didactic program which will include exposure to temporal bone histopathology, basic sciences related to neurotology, and an opportunity to conduct clinical and/or basic science research.
The fellow's training will be based primarily at the Eye & Ear Institute and nearby hospitals (UPMC Presyterian and UPMC Mercy). During the first year of training, the fellow will spend ~2 ½ days/week in clinic, 2 days/week in the operating room and ½ day/week on required rotations in related subspecialties. During the second year, the subspecialty rotation will be replaced by protected research time. Given the size of our core Otology/Neurotology faculty, we believe that it is not in the best interests of the otology/neurotology fellow to have isolated rotations with individual faculty members. Where the attending neurotologists’ schedules overlap, we will select with the fellow, the most rewarding and productive educational opportunity.
Fellowship Director:
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Marykay Vallo
Department of Otolaryngology UPMC
203 Lothrop Street, EEI Suite 500
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-647-2115
vallom@upmc.edu