The Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides comprehensive and immersive training in advanced pediatric otolaryngology with the goal of preparing fellows to become leaders in our field. The program provides our fellows the opportunity to care for the most challenging otolaryngic pathology in children as part of an unparalleled team of faculty, advanced practice providers, and nursing partners all in the setting of the nation’s premier children’s hospital. Our fellows’ integral role in the care of so many of our hospital’s most complex children provides invaluable experience in clinical decision-making, managing multidisciplinary care, and honing procedural skills to the highest level. 

The division of pediatric otolaryngology is organized by subspecialty, including head and neck tumors, comprehensive airway, pediatric voice, otology, advanced sleep, and pediatric sinonasal diseases. Our pediatric thyroid center is among the busiest surgical institutions for thyroid diseases in children in the nation. Our fellows benefit from significant depth in faculty expertise and case exposure in each of these realms.

We offer a two-year program with the first year accredited by the ACGME. The second year provides a graduated attending-level experience (without any call or weekend work) and clinical enhancement rotations in areas of specific interest to the individual fellow (e.g., vascular malformations, skull-base, etc.). Leadership and business of medicine training (Wharton Course, ACPE annual course, Zupko coding course) are also available in the second year. While our program’s first year is geared toward immersion in high-volume, high-complexity skills development, the second year is designed to foster fellows’ individual areas interests to provide a springboard for mastery in area of their choosing.

Curriculum

The Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an ACGME approved program.

• Program Details

How to apply

Apply via the San Fran Matching Program using the CAS application.

Please follow the San Francisco Match CAS instructions and upload or mail the following, non-CAS required materials, to Beth McCullough, program coordinator, at the address listed below (no staples please):

• CV
• Three reference letters
• MD license copy, if applicable
• Board score copies (USLME Steps I-III, FLEX Parts I-III, NBME Parts I-III or ECFMG equivalent)
• Passport photo (optional but very helpful)

Additional information

• Application deadline: Feb. 16, 2024
• Start date: August 1
• Program duration: Two years
• Accreditation: Yes, first year
• Fellows/positions per year: Two

Program director

Mark D. Rizzi, MD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
3500 Civic Center Blvd., 5 Hub
Division of Otolaryngology
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Program coordinator

Beth Ann B. McCullough
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3500 Civic Center Blvd., 5 Hub, #5510-01
Division of Otolaryngology
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-1582; fax: 215-590-3986

University Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Licensing Requirements: Pennsylvania licensure required
Program Requirements: Completion of an approved Otolaryngology residency program in either the United States or Canada
Appointment Level: Fellow
Operating Privileges: Staffing required
Clinic Responsibilities: Separate clinic
Operative Experience: Extensive exposure to all aspects of pediatric otolaryngological surgery with emphasis on otology, endoscopic sinus surgery, bronchoesophagology, and laryngeal reconstruction
Research: Opportunities are available to participate in clinical and basic science research projects
Resident Supervision: Yes
Case Load: Total departmental cases include 7,500+ operative cases and 33,000+ outpatient office visits per year
Call Responsibilities: Shared
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance.
Salary: Appropriate for PGY level with potential for a second year bonus at the discretion of the Program Director and Division Chief

Other requirements

To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members (including trainees) on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

This mandate also applies to workforce members or trainees performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members and trainees who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. CHOP is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor seeking priority referrals for protected veterans.

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.