Training in Otolaryngology
The combined clinical and basic science faculties of the ENT department serve as teachers and mentors in a number of training programs:
Research Training includes the opportunity for graduate study and doctoral work in the laboratories of ENT investigators as part of the Program in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology, as well as post-graduate training in a Research Fellowship
Research Fellowship: Research fellowships (unfunded) are available for study under the mentorship of Department investigators for not less than one year and not more than 5 years. Research fellows also receive an appointment in the Department of Otology and Laryngology at the Harvard Medical School. A J-1 visa will be issued, as applicable, after acceptance. Applicants should submit:
- Letter from the mentor introducing the candidate, the proposed area of research training, the funding source, the proposed fellowship period, the educational and training objectives and the anticipated academic appointment following the fellowship.
- A CV for the proposed fellow including prior publications and research experience.
- A reference letter from the proposed fellow's Department Chair, Dean present mentor etc.
Contact:
ENT Education Office
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 573-3654 Fax: (617) 573-3939
Email: andrea_zweibel@meei.harvard.edu
Clinical Training opportunities include the Residency Training Program, several Clinical Fellowships and a Visiting Colleague Program
Residency Training in Otolaryngology (Harvard Medical School): The Harvard Otolaryngology Residency Program provides well-balanced, complete otolaryngology training at four clinical venues: The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, an ophthalmology and otolaryngology specialty hospital; the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, two general tertiary care hospitals; and Children’s Hospital Boston, a pediatrics specialty hospital.
Contact:
ENT Education Office
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: ( 617) 573-3654 Fax: (617) 573-3939
Email: andrea_zweibel@meei.harvard.edu
Visiting Colleague Program: Physicians, either national or international, can spend one to three months observing in the operating room and clinical areas on all subspecialty services (General Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Otology). Space is limited, so submit requests well in advance. Please include:
- Letter of interest, stating when, and for how long, you plan to visit
- CV and updated immunization records
- Current photograph – passport size is preferable
Contact:
ENT Education Office
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 573-3654 Fax: (617) 573-3939
Email: andrea_zweibel@meei.harvard.edu
