Skull Base Fellowship Registry

• Rhinology/Endonasal

Denis Sirhan
Salvatore Di Maio

• Otolaryngology

Fellows must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be medical doctors who are graduates of medical schools listed in the Faimer Directory
• Be physicians who are recognized as specialists in Canada or abroad.
• Hold a scholarship from their home government, university or Faculty of Medicine (see below for details)
• Obtain a letter of eligibility and satisfy the requirements of the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)
• Foreing Citizens must sign a written commitment to return to the country of origin at the end of the approved training period. They must attest to the fact that they will not apply for permanent residency status nor the licensure/certification examinations in the Province of Quebec. Must also confirm that this status will be maintained for the duration of the training at McGill.
• Hold a valid work permit such as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (if applicable)

A endoscopic sinus and skull base dissection station equipped with powered instrumentationand endonasal instrumentation is available in the anatomy laboratory of McGill University and is accessible year-round.

While the primary objective of the experience is not to develop researchers, development of academic skills is important in this fellowship. To this end the fellow will:
• write a review paper (on a topic to be determined with the preceptors) early in the training period to develop research/writing skills
• undertake and complete one clinical research project, which he/she will present at a national meeting, and prepare the resulting article for publication

Participation in a collaborative project with a basic science effort will be according to the orientation of the Skull Base Surgery and Rhinology groups at that time.

Matthew Seeley, Wellington, NZ.

Constanza J. Valdes, Santiago, Chile

Susan Edionwe, Houston, TX.

Humaid Al Humaid, Saudi Arabia.

Tze Choong Charn, Singapore.

Lamiae Himdi, Montreal, QC.

Yazeed Al Suliman, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Investigation and medical management of anterior and posterior fossa skull base pathologies as well as nasal and sinus disorders. Teaching will be through exposure to common pathologies presenting for care in tertiary level clinics in the McGill University hospital network. Drs. Tewfik and Zeitouni will act as preceptors. Exposure to multiple preceptors will maximize exposure and allow the candidate to see different approaches.

The fellow will attend specialized rhinology clinics at least two-half days per week. As well, he/she will be expected to staff one-half day clinic him/herself, with attending supervision/consultation. This regular training will be complemented by exposures to allergy, radiology, and migraine clinics over the course of the year. The fellow will also be required to attend Skull Base Clinic and Skull Base Tumor board.

The candidate will participate in pre, per, and postoperative management of patients presenting for surgery. The candidate's exposure will be tailored to ensure exposure to a broad selection of cases, with a focus on tertiary procedures. Surgery will be performed at the MGH, JGH, and RVH sites. On occasion, the fellow will also participate in pediatric rhinology and skull base surgeries at the MCH site.

The candidate will attend all normal activities of the Department, including evaluation/follow up of hopsitalized patients as required. He/she will also:
• Supervise residents in the OR
• Participate in Skull Base Clinic
• Participate in Skull Base Tumor Board
• Organise and supervise Grand Rounds when the subject is rhinology.
• Prepare and deliver lectures for rhinology day
• Teach medical students/residents/community ENTs during organized teaching activities held by the department

Attendance at an endoscopic skull base cadaver course
The rhinology group will arrange to send the fellow to at least one advanced rhinology/endoscopic skull base cadaver course during the fellowship year. It is also highly encouraged that the fellow attend a vascular injuries workshop. These courses may be held at McGill or elsewhere.

Attendance at a national meeting
The rhinology group will arrange to send the fellow to at least one major medical meeting during the fellowship year. This may be to present a paper or to attend a specialized conference.

If you wish to apply, the starting point is the online application:https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/hzskalog.P_DISPLANGUECHOICE. A 6-step guide to help you successfully navigate through the admissions process can be found at http://www.mcgill.ca/pgme/admissions/apply. Once you apply online, you could check the status of their application on Minerva at:https://horizon.mcgill.ca/pban1/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin