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

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship trains within a collaborative surgical environment emphasizing a two-team approach. Fellows gain extensive skull base experience with over 150 skull base cases annually, participating in tumor boards, research, and resident education while functioning as junior faculty.

The fellowship is housed within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a leading academic medical center known for its expansive patient care,

Qualifications

• MD required for medical licensure and credentialing.
• Completion of an Otolaryngology residency is required.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in open and endoscopic skull base surgery within a high-volume program.
• Participate in weekly case reviews and tumor board discussions.
• Contribute to clinical research projects and present findings at conferences; teach residents and staff surgical cases.

Skills

MD

Board Certified/Eligible

Skull Base Skills

Education

Otolaryngology Residency

Board Certification/Eligibility (Otology)

Ohio Medical License

Job description

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Job Title: Physician - Otolaryngology - Skull Base and Ablative Head and Neck Surgery Fellow

Department

The Skull Base and Ablative Head and Neck Surgery Fellow is trained within a collaborative surgical environment that embraces a two-team surgery approach. The fellow is trained in open and endoscopic skull base surgery in a robust, high-volume institution. Fellows typically log over 150 skull base cases annually and help run a weekly case review and tumor board to discuss management strategies. Approximately 25% of the skull base cases are open, while the remaining are endoscopic and include advanced rhinology, CSF leaks, Pituitary tumors, expanded endonasal resections, and reconstructions. In addition to the robust skull base experience, the clinical experience also includes the spectrum of ablative head and neck oncologic surgical cases, including mucosal, salivary, and endocrine malignancies. The fellow is expected to participate in the head and neck tumor board, engage in clinical research projects and attend conferences during the fellowship. 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 provided the opportunity for accelerated growth and expansion of the diverse activities associated with patient care, research and education. The department has created a desirable patient care model that has enabled continued expansion of patient volume. This 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

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

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their primary career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, which may also include teaching and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO, or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

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. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

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 celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and four are selected as high performing. U.S. News & 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 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s 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 America’s 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.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s 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.

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