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Medical Student Research Fellowships

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Within the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, research fellows have the chance to embark on a year-long investigative project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Each fellowship program provides one year of funding tailored to meet the specific interests of the selected candidate.

Our research fellowships are independent scholarships awarded on an individual basis. They are available to students currently in their third year of medical school. Each selected candidate receives a stipend of $35,000 to support room and board, with additional funding provided for health benefits.

Our candidates are expected to participate in all Department-related educational activities, such as the head and neck cancer tumor board, and grand rounds. They additionally have the opportunity to shadow clinical activities.

Medical Student Research Fellowships

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery offers the following research fellowships (availability of fellowships is subject to change on a yearly basis):

The Ronald Hoffman, MD, Research Fellowship
The Ronald Hoffman Fellowship is an endowed program established by Ronald Hoffman, MD, with its primary focus on otologic research.

The Eugen Grabscheid, MD, Research Fellowship
The Eugen Grabscheid, MD, Research Fellowship is a competitive program with its primary focus on voice, airway and swallowing research.

The William Lawson, MD, DDS, Research Fellowship
The William Lawson Scholarship is an endowed program established by Dr. William Lawson with its primary focus on rhinologic research.

The Carole and Steven Sacks, MD, Research Fellowship
The Carole and Steven Sacks, MD, Research Fellowship is an endowed program established by Steven Sacks, MD, and his late wife Carole Sacks, with its primary focus on head and neck oncologic research.

Eligibility

The fellowships are available to students currently in their third or fourth year of medical school. Consideration will only be given to US visa holders.  Students from DO programs or International Medical Schools are not eligible.

Interested students must submit:

  • An up-to-date CV with current transcript
  • One letter of recommendation
  • A personal statement, not to exceed one page, detailing your motivation in applying, what you hope to accomplish throughout the year, and how your prior research or other experiences qualify you as an outstanding candidate.

Application Deadline:
Applications for research fellowships in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are due by February 15th, 2025. Faculty interviews take place approximately two weeks later. To be considered, interested students must submit a completed application via email.

Current and Former Research Fellows

2025-2026 Fellows

  • Sriprachodaya Gaddam - Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Claire Ong - Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
  • Corrinne Stonebraker - New York Medical College

2024-2025 Fellows

  • Joseph Correa - New York Medical College
  • Carly Fiest - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Orli Weiss - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

2023-2024 Fellows

  • Susmita Chennareddy - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Shaun Edalati - Sackler School of Medicine, matched to Otolaryngology at Thomas Jefferson University
  • Serena Pu - Eastern Virginia Medical School, matched to Otolaryngology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Jen Ren - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at the University of Washington

2022-2023 Fellows

  • Abdurrahman Al-Awady - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, matched to Otolaryngology at the University of Massachusetts
  • Joshua Barlow - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at New York University
  • Mia Saade - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at Rutgers New Jersey
  • Zara Sragi - Wayne State School of Medicine, matched to Otolaryngology at Henry Ford Health

2021-2022 Fellows

  • Evan Kominsky - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, matched to Otolaryngology at Indiana University
  • Brandon Gold - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at Rutgers New Jersey
  • Samuel Oh - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Eleni Varelas - Rush Medical College, matched to Otolaryngology at New York University

2020-2021 Fellows

  • Annie Arrighi Allisan - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Katherine Garvey - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, matched to Otolaryngology at Washington University

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