Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Research

Background

This research fellowship is designed to provide the fellow with an intensive year of clinical research production. It is akin to a postdoctoral program. It is an ideal program for a candidate interested in an academic career in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, who wishes to bolster their experience in research. The University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology welcomes applicants to our fellowship in Gainesville, Florida.

Program Overview

Program Overview

The fellow will work closely with a team of clinicians, statisticians and PhD researchers to plan, develop and implement numerous clinical research projects. Particular areas of focus include:

  1. Quality Outcomes
  2. Functional Outcomes
  3. Survival Analysis
  4. Surgical Techniques
  5. Health Disparities
  6. 3D Modelling and Virtual Surgical Planning

The goal will be for the fellow to present and publish their work as much as possible during the year. We aim for the fellow to present at 2 meeting and graduate with 5-10+ publications.

Fellowship Faculty

Peter T Dziegielewski
Department: MD-OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Peter T Dziegielewski MD, FRCSC, FACS

Kenneth W. Grader Professor In Head And Neck Surgery; Chief Of Head & Neck Oncologic And Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery; Fellowship Director, Advanced Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Phone: (352) 273-5199
Ji-Hyun Lee
Department: PHHP-COM BIOSTATISTICS

Ji-Hyun Lee

Professor
Phone: (352) 273-9079

Eligibility

  1. Applicant must be a graduate (or eligible to graduate) from a medical or osteopathic medical school.
  2. Applicant must have some experience with research
  3. Applicant must be self-motivated and driven to produce

Application Process

Application Deadline for 2023: March 30, 2023

Start Date: July 1, 2023

Duration:1-2 years

Salary: $25,000

Licensing Requirements:No medical license is needed

Visa Requirements:Minimum J1

Fellows Per Year: 1


HOW TO APPLY

Please send your current CV to Dr. Dziegielewski and two-three letters of recommendation:

Peter T Dziegielewski
Department: MD-OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Peter T Dziegielewski MD, FRCSC, FACS

Kenneth W. Grader Professor In Head And Neck Surgery; Chief Of Head & Neck Oncologic And Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery; Fellowship Director, Advanced Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery