Accepting Applications for Advanced Head and Neck Oncology, Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Fellowship - Sarasota, FL

Advanced Head and Neck Oncology, Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Fellowship

About the Program

The Advanced Head and Neck Oncology, Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Fellowship is sponsored by the Florida State University College of Medicine in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

This intensive one-year fellowship offers unparalleled operative experience across the spectrum of modern head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction.

Fellows participate in:
• Advanced head and neck cancer resections, including salvage and recurrent disease.
• High volume, complex endocrine surgical practice managing all parathyroid and thyroid pathologies.
• Microvascular free flap reconstruction, including complex multi-flap procedures.
• Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal and supraglottic malignancies.
• Complex Mohs reconstruction for extensive skin cancer defects.
• Transoral thyroid surgery for select thyroid pathologies.
• Minimally invasive thyroid nodule ablation using state-of-the-art technology.
• Sialoendoscopy for minimally invasive management of salivary duct disease.

Fellows take part in the full continuum of care — from multidisciplinary tumor board discussions to high-complexity operative cases — with progressive autonomy designed to build both skill and confidence.

By graduation, fellows will be prepared to:
• Manage the most challenging head and neck cancers with advanced surgical techniques.
• Perform microvascular reconstructions with proficiency and independence.
• Deliver cutting-edge endocrine surgery for thyroid and parathyroid disease, including transoral and minimally invasive approaches along with ablation.
• Manage complex salivary gland disorders with sialoendoscopy and other minimally invasive modalities.
• Lead multidisciplinary care in academic or high-volume community practice.
Our goal is simple: to graduate surgeons who can match the expertise and patient outcomes of any top-tier academic head and neck cancer and head and neck endocrine surgery center in the country.

Why Choose Us:
• High-volume surgical training — Work with surgeons performing one of the highest volumes of complex head and neck, endocrine, and microvascular reconstructive surgeries in the region.
• Comprehensive procedural exposure — Gain hands-on experience in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), complex Mohs reconstruction, transoral thyroidectomy, minimally invasive thyroid nodule ablation, parathyroid surgery, and sialoendoscopy, in addition to advanced ablative and microvascular reconstructive procedures.
• Expert faculty mentors — Dr. Ralph Tufano and Dr. Peter Vosler both came from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and are internationally recognized leaders in their field. They have trained numerous successful fellows now practicing across the country and want to continue sharing their experience. There is no other center or program that offers this coordinated effort in such a comprehensive and cutting-edge fashion.
• World-class facilities — Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nationally ranked, state-of-the-art medical center delivering outcomes that rival top academic institutions.
• Exceptional location — Train in Sarasota, Florida, consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering award-winning beaches, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Application Information

Requirements:
1. Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2. Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Three Letters of Recommendation; 1 should be from Program Director if applying directly from Residency.
5. Personal Statement
6. Eligible to obtain a medical license in accordance with the Department of Health/Medical Quality Assurance division of the Florida Board of Medicine

Additional Application Info:
• We cannot accept, honor, or issue J-1 or H-1B Visas.
• We do not accept observerships.
• This program does not participate in a Match.

Please send application to Joelle Hennesey, MHA, CPRP, Director, Physician Recruitment.