Physician - Otolaryngology - Skull Base and Ablative Head and Neck Surgery Fellow

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Skull and Ablative Head and Neck Surgery Fellow to join the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Position Overview

Our high-volume institution offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care. The Skull Base and Ablative Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship is conducted within a collaborative surgical environment that embraces a team surgery approach. The fellow is trained in the management of skull base lesions, including open and endoscopic skull base surgery, typically logging over 150 skull base surgeries annually. Approximately 25% of our patients with skull base lesions require an open or hybrid approach, while the remaining are managed through endoscopic endonasal or other minimal access approaches to tackle a diversity of pathologies such as, defects in the skull base associated with CSF leaks, pituitary tumors, and other benign and malignant tumors involving the skull base and sinonasal tract. In addition to the robust skull base surgery experience, the fellowship includes a wide spectrum of ablative head and neck oncologic surgeries for mucosal, salivary, and endocrine malignancies.

The fellow is expected to help run a weekly planning conference to discuss management strategies, participate in the head and neck tumor board, engage in clinical research projects and attend conferences. The fellow has an Instructor-Practice faculty appointment and functions as a junior faculty as well as a fellow trainee. This allows the fellow to independently staff surgical cases and teach residents.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery has been a distinct academic department since its inception. This long-standing departmental autonomy has fostered accelerated growth and the expansion of diverse initiatives in patient care, research, and education. Through the development of an innovative and collaborative patient care model, the department has achieved a sustained increase in patient volume while enhancing clinical outcomes and overall care quality. Our large and diverse patient population provides a rich environment for graduate medical education and research.

The educational mission within our department consists of medical student and resident training as well as several fellowship programs. Research in basic science and clinical medicine is also highly encouraged and has resulted in numerous national presentations and publications. We provide a wide variety of educational programs, ranging from post-graduate fellowships in clinical and research activities to opportunities for interested high school students. Our focus is on providing the best possible patient care in an excellent teaching environment.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of a Otolaryngology residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in specialization required
• State of Ohio, full, unrestricted medical license and paid DEA license required.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School Research, 40th Best Medical School Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News amp; World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News amp; World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 8 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News amp; World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 13 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia and prostate cancer.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. Its designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus, providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and outstanding clinical training.

820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the
number of beds we have today
Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC
James
More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for
a small park
148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC James
51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.