The fellowship provides comprehensive exposure to all aspects of laryngology through both outpatient and surgical experiences. In the office setting, fellows work under direct mentorship from senior laryngologists and collaborate with speech-language pathologists to evaluate and manage patients with voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. The clinical rotation encompasses:

• Performance voice issues for singers and actors
• Non-neoplastic laryngeal diseases such as nodules and polyps
• Laryngeal and tracheal papillomatosis
• Laryngeal cancer
• Vocal fold paralysis
• Laryngeal stenosis
• Gender dysphoria
• Laryngeal dystonia
• Degenerative neurological diseases including Parkinson's disease and motor neuron disease

Fellows gain proficiency in diagnostic procedures including laryngeal stroboscopy, instrumental evaluation of swallowing, laryngeal electromyography, and modified barium swallow interpretation, while also performing office-based surgical interventions such as percutaneous steroid injections, transnasal biopsy, KTP ablation, and injection laryngoplasty.

The program’s operative experiences progress from foundational procedures to complex surgical interventions, encompassing the full spectrum of laryngological surgery. Fellows develop expertise in endoscopic resection of cancer and laryngeal papilloma, microflap procedures for benign lesions, and gender-affirmation voice surgeries. Advanced training includes laryngeal framework surgeries and comprehensive management of laryngotracheal stenosis through both open and endoscopic approaches. Fellows learn pharyngeal interventions, including procedures for Zenker's diverticulum and cricopharyngeal dysfunction, and pharyngeal plication for paralysis, and they participate in both rigid and flexible esophagoscopy to complete their diagnostic and therapeutic skill set.

As fellows progress in their training, service responsibilities expand to independent management of a hospital-based clinic, where they direct residents and advanced practice providers, while maintaining clinical readiness through coverage at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital Center.

The Laryngology and Performance Voice Fellowship curriculum centers around both theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field.

Fellows organize and direct didactic educational meetings, working with division faculty to identify topics and invite experts to provide lectures. Monthly research meetings allow discussions of research projects, upcoming scientific presentations, and interesting clinical cases with the entire division faculty and staff.

The program also participates in collaborative Extracurricular Laryngology Rounds, where laryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and vocal pedagogues meet for case-based discussions on management topics. Additionally, fellows participate in quarterly rounds with other higher education institutions, where they curate topics for case-based discussions of laryngeal disorders.

Research is a fundamental component of the fellowship, with each fellow expected to develop at least three research projects and participate in writing book chapters during their training year. Research opportunities span multiple formats, including case series with outcomes review from clinical databases, cadaver dissection studies, and bench research conducted in division laboratories. The program maintains active databases on patients undergoing treatment for gender-related voice disorders and other laryngological conditions, providing fellows with robust datasets for outcomes research and clinical studies. Access to cadavers for neck and laryngeal anatomy research can be arranged, with previous fellows using anatomical findings to explain clinical problems and treatment outcomes.

The Division of Laryngology offers a wide range of research opportunities for fellows through its laboratories. The immersive virtual reality lab and voice science lab provide platforms for innovative research in voice disorders and treatment methodologies, while the airway sciences lab focuses on respiratory and airway-related research. Fellows are encouraged to participate in ongoing lab projects and develop independent projects that align with these established research programs.

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program and accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must have completed a residency in Otolaryngology. Candidates must submit:

• A completed ERAS application
• A personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• United States Medical Licensing Exam transcripts