MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
INSTITUTION & ADDRESSMedical Univ of South Carolina SF MATCH PROGRAM ID#2881 FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORRodney J. Schlosser, MD FELLOWSHIP CO-DIRECTORZachary Soler, MD, MSc DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTThe Department of Otolarygology – Head & Neck Surgery at MUSC provides unsurpassed patient care and treatment, through our extensive and comprehensive centers and programs. Our Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) physicians, most of whom have subspecialty training, are nationally recognized, and bring that experience and expertise to work everyday to provide our patients with the best possible care. OVERVIEW OF FELLOWSHIPThe Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina is proud to offer a one-year fellowship in Rhinology & Sinus/Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery under the mentorship of Rodney J. Schlosser, MD. This fellowship is designed to offer comprehensive training in all aspects of medical and surgical treatment of primary and revision inflammatory sinusitis, anterior and central skull base neoplasms, orbital and optic nerve pathology, and otolaryngic allergy and prepare the fellow for practice as a tertiary rhinologist. Fellows have junior faculty privileges and graduated responsibility, both in the OR and in clinic, with the opportunity for increasing independence throughout the year. FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTIONWeekly Schedule:Fellows will spend 1 full day per week in clinic with Drs. Schlosser or Soler and have an additional ½ day clinic of their own. Clinical experience in otolaryngic allergy is also available and attendance at courses sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy is supported. Research Responsibilities:1 day per week is reserved for research. Laboratory space and funding are provided for basic science research investigating the immunologic response of chronic sinusitis. Additional material is available for clinical research. Fellows are expected to write at least 2 manuscripts and give national/regional presentations of their research during the year. Diversity of Cases:Surgical caseload (approximately 300-350 cases per year) currently includes approximately 25-30% sinonasal and skull base tumors, 10-15% non-inflammatory rhinology (CSF leaks/encephaloceles, HHT, orbital surgery, etc.), and 60% inflammatory sinus disease (90% revision/frontal cases). Depending upon the interests of the fellow, additional surgical experience is available in open skull base approaches, rhinoplasties, and oculoplastic procedures with fellowship-trained subspecialists in each of those areas. Call Schedule:Faculty call approximately 4-5 weeks per year. Additional Information:The fellow is expected to attend Sinus Conference twice monthly and give 3-4 conferences per year. In addition, the fellow will serve as a faculty member for the Annual MUSC Sinus Course, a conference which draws physicians from across the country. An eleven station Sinus Laboratory is fully outfitted with video equipment, powered instrumentation, and image-guided system for self-paced dissection, research, and resident education. CURRENT AND PAST FELLOWS2019 Fred Yoo, Henry Ford University REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTSouth Carolina license. APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplicants must have completed Otolaryngology Residency and be able to obtain a SC medical license. Those interested should apply through the ARS match via the San Francisco matching program or contact Dr. Schlosser. CONTACT INFORMATIONRodney J. Schlosser, MD |
