1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Medical Student Research Fellowships

DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

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:

The Ronald Hoffman, MD, Research Fellowship
The Ronald Hoffman Fellowship is an endowed program established by Ronald Hoffman, MD, a retired Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This fellowship provides one year of funding for a medical student seeking to establish a strong foundation for a career focused on clinical research.

The Eugen Grabscheid, MD, Research Fellowship
The Eugen Grabscheid, MD, Research Fellowship is a competitive program that provides one year of funding for medical students to engage in clinical or basic science research. The program is designed to encourage medical students to consider a career in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

The William Lawson, MD, DDS, Research Fellowship
This fellowship is an endowed program established by William Lawson, MD, DDS, Vice Chair and Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The fellowship was created to encourage young scholars to pursue a career as a physician scientist, and the selected candidate will participate in a one-year clinical or basic science research program.

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, and has been instrumental in furthering the careers of many medical students who wish to pursue a career in otolaryngology.

Application Requirements and Deadline

Applications for research fellowships in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery are due annually the second to third week of March. Faculty interviews take place approximately two weeks later. To be considered, interested students must submit a complete application. This includes:

  • A letter of interest
  • An up-to-date CV with current transcript
  • A 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.

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