Career Building in Skull Base
7th March, 2026, 14:25 - 15:25
Pacific E

Skull base surgery, a subspecialty within neurosurgery and otolaryngology, requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, collaboration, and continuous learning. Moving from training to professional practice presents several challenges. Experienced and early-career neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, working in academic and community settings, will share information and strategies for addressing professional, financial, and personal obstacles. Anyone considering a pathway to career advancement should attend this panel.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Offer actionable guidance for professional growth, building a strong reputation, finding mentors, and developing collaborations in academia and industry.
• Understand how teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration become the key drivers of career advancement and outline steps to build an effective team and network.
• Expose how to leverage institutional resources and advocate for the administrative support needed to meet clinical, surgical, and research goals.
• Point out avenues for research in skull base pathology.
• Develop strategies to balance career goals with personal well-being.

Current Schedule

As a faculty member of this session, you can click on names to email the speaker. Phone numbers are below names