Advanced Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Fellowship

About the role

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is seeking a one-year operative program in Advanced Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology. Two-year commitments are considered on a case-by-case basis. Mission electives are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participate in over 300 thyroid and parathyroid operations including reoperative thyroid/parathyroid surgeries, minimally invasive techniques, management of regional metastatic disease and surgery for non-localizing disease.
• Gain expertise in thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound and cancer management.
• Gain exposure to contemporary thyroid and parathyroid practices managed by 6 full-time fellowship-trained Head & Neck surgical oncologists who also routinely perform thyroid/parathyroid surgery.
• Exposure to additional H&N cases such as major head and neck ablative cases, microvascular reconstructions, TOLMS/TORS, endoscopic skullbase surgery, open/craniofacial surgery.
• Participation in resident and student education as well as limited research.
• Opportunity to assist at the VA or county hospital if interested in specific cases.
• Minimal call and clinic responsibilities to ensure expertise in ultrasound and biopsy practices.

Requirements

• A California Medical License is required.
• Applicants should have ENT residency training and the ability to obtain a California Medical License and ENT privileges.

Qualifications

A California Medical License is required. Applicants should have ENT residency training and the ability to obtain a California Medical License and ENT privileges.

Skills

• Excellent surgical skills.
• Strong clinical acumen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Compensation range: $90,000 - $104,000. Includes generous retirement contribution, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, competitive vacation/sick days, CME days and funds, paid malpractice insurance, paid life insurance, and federal loan repayment (if eligible).

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This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.

Pay

$90,000 - $104,000

Schedule

Minimal call and clinic responsibilities to ensure expertise in ultrasound and biopsy practices.