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.