Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Global Surgery Scholars Program
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“The Mass Eye and Ear doctors are academic and practice on evidence base yet are welcoming and focused on teaching. Because of the volume of the cases, I had a chance to observe and learn from several different surgeries. I feel more confident and believe that I can help better serve the people of my country." — Pramila Shakya, MD, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Kirtipur Hospital, Nepal -
“The visit is arguably the biggest turning point in my career. It has challenged and redefined my scope of practice. The degree of sub-specialization makes Mass Eye and Ear an excellent center for intense learning within a short span of time. The biggest winner in this is the patients we save and serve.” — Wayne Manana, MD, maxillofacial and cleft surgeon, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Zimbabwe -
“My visit to Mass Eye and Ear has been a transformative experience. The opportunity to observe cutting-edge medical and surgical practices, as well as advanced technologies, fills me with enthusiasm to replicate as much as possible these advances at our hospital.” — Perla Villamor, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist, Children's Hospital "La Casa del Niño" in Cartagena, Colombia
Overview
The Global Surgery Scholars Program at Mass Eye and Ear offers an educational opportunity for junior surgeons from developing countries. The program seeks practicing facial surgeons from Africa, Asia, and South America to spend one month at Mass Eye and Ear observing surgeries, attending lectures, and immersing themselves in a subspecialty hospital of the head and neck. For awardees, costs associated with travel and housing are covered.
Highlights
- Program Director: David Shaye, MD, MPH, FACS
- Start date: June 1
- Program length: One month
- Number of positions: 2-3 Scholars per year
Program Details
Application materials include:
- Applicant name
- Position
- Degree
- Surgical subspecialty
- Teaching responsibilities
- Years in practice
- Goals of the program
- A two-minute video on why you and your patients would benefit from the program
Please email these materials to Sarah Casey at scasey7@meei.harvard.edu.
- Pramila Shakya, MD (Nepal)
- Wayne Manana, MD (Zimbabwe)
- Perla Villamor, MD (Columbia)
