Goals

Summary:  The fellowship is intended to provide surgeons with the ability to enter either an academic or private practice setting with a focus on maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery.  An intensive exposure to the management of the maxillofacial oncology patient is provided through a hybrid academic/private practice setting.  Emphasis is placed on managing a hospital-based maxillofacial surgery practice both in an institutional setting as well as private practice.  The program is 2 years in duration and is divided into 2 fellowships. The first year is focused on ablative surgery while the second year focuses on reconstructive surgery.  The fellow will obtain experience in major head & neck surgery including oral and oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland tumors, laryngeal cancer, thyroid surgery, skin cancer and complex airway management.

Nonsurgical Therapy:  The Fellow will gain experience in Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care.

Didactics:  Scheduled educational meetings are held for the Fellow.  Further educational experiences will include conferences, journal clubs, and morbidity/mortality conferences.