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Skull Base Fellowship Registry

The membership of the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) is a tremendous resource for the training of fellows, who are the future of the development of our specialty. The society has developed a registry of skull base fellowships that are offered by the society membership.

The society recognizes that we are a diverse and multidisciplinary group comprised of several different specialties, all of whom have significant interest and focus in the management of skull base neoplasia. Likewise, the nature and character of the various fellowships will represent and reflect their differences. In addition, we recognize that there will be variation between individual fellowship experiences resulting from the differences in the preceptor’s approaches and practices.

To post a Fellowship, please go to the Fellowship Registry Entry Form. You must be a member of NASBS to add a Fellowship to the Registry.
To edit an entry, please log in under the Member credentials used to add the entry to the registry and make edits to the listing.

To apply for Fellowship training, please contact the program directly.
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact NASBS Executive Director, Paula Claborn, at [email protected].

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Title of FellowshipUBC Otology & Neurotology Fellowship
Contact Name for ApplicationsDr. Jane Lea
Fellowship Type
  • Neurotology
LocationVancouver, Canada
Date Fellowship Established07/01/2006
Fellowship DirectorDr. Jane Lea
Participating Faculty

Dr. Brian Westerberg (Neurotology)
Dr. Ryojo Akagami (Neurosurgery)


Fellowship Information

DurationOne year
Required Prior Training Program
  • Otolaryngology
Required Prior Training Program OtherNone
Accept Foreign Medical Graduates (outside US & Canada)Yes
Foreign Medical Graduates Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to pass an English proficiency examination, if required.

Ability to qualify for educational licensure in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

USMLE not required.

Residency Training in US/Canada RequiredNo
Percentage of Fellow Workload that is Skull Base10%
Number of Fellows Accepted Per YearOne
Salaried PositionYes- contact Program Director for more information
Night and Weekend CallYes
Estimated Nights Per MonthOne night in seven approximately
Clinical Work
Average Operative Skull Base Cases Per Year30-40
Open Cranial Base
Lateral (temporal bone)30-40
Endonasal Cranial Base
Temporal Bone
Transtemporal/ Transcochlear3-5
Middle fossaRare
RetrosigmoidMajority (30)
Craniofacial Anomalies/ Reconstructive
Trauma
Craniocervical
Reconstruction
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Cerebral Vascular Surgery
Anatomical Dissection Laboratory

Temporal bone laboratory available to fellows

Laboratory Research Opportunities

Working relationship with PhD basic science researcher if interested.

Application Deadline09/30/2023
Decision Deadline11/30/2023
Additional Features of the Fellowship

Next available position July 2025

Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) AccreditedNo
How to apply

Application Process
The completed application should include:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Three references with their contact information
3. A copy of any recent and relevant publications
4. A personal letter outlining the candidates interest in the fellowship as well as future plans upon completion of the fellowship

An interview preferably will occur either in Vancouver or by teleconference or videoconference. Interviews typically occur in January or February so that a decision can be made in April or May for the position beginning July of the following year.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Jane Lea, Fellowship Director
B.C. Rotary Hearing and Balance Centre
Providence 2, 1081 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA, V6Z1Y6
Ph : 604-806-8540
Fx : 604-806-8777
Email : [email protected]

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