UNIV - Fellow - Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina offers a one-year accredited fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery under the mentorship of Krishna Patel, M.D., Ph.D., Michelle Hwang, M.D., Dr Tyler Rist, M.D. and Judith M. Skoner, M.D. The fellowship offers comprehensive training in the specialty of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, including rhinoplasty, craniofacial, facial reanimation, facial trauma, and local reconstruction, to prepare the fellow for practice as a subspecialty trained Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Fellows will be expected to participate in educating residents and medical students. The fellow will have graduated responsibility throughout the year, with an opportunity for increasing independence with advancing technical skill level and familiarity with the procedures. Salary and benefits are commensurate with a PGY-6 level.

Requirements

• Eligible applicants will have completed a residency program in Otolaryngology before the scheduled start date.
• The applicant should be BC/BE in Otolaryngology.
• A South Carolina medical license and VA privileges must be obtained prior to the fellowship year.
• MD or equivalent
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Spend approximately one day per week in clinic, and four days per week in the OR.
• Attend specialty multi-disciplinary clinics including craniofacial and facial paralysis clinics.
• Round and participate in all inpatient care.
• Participate in the attending otolaryngology call pool rotation.
• Contribute to ongoing clinical projects and produce 1 publication for the year.
• Participate in the annual resident Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery course and attend and help deliver departmental didactic activities focusing on Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree