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Fellowships in the Department of Otolaryngology at IU School of Medicine.

Otolaryngology Fellowships 

The Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at IU School of Medicine offers five fellowships:  Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery; Laryngology; Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery; Neurotology.

These multidisciplinary experiences are designed to prepare trainees for a career in academic medicine. Outside of clinical duties, a strong emphasis will be placed on a fellow’s role as a future educator.

Next steps 

Interested in any of the department's fellowship program? Learn more by contacting Maggie Scully, otolaryngology fellowship coordinator.

physicians review patient files together in the clinic

Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The fellowship consists of multiple integrated, but distinct settings: a university-based reconstructive practice; an offsite academic cosmetic and suburban practice; a county hospital and an outpatient ambulatory surgery center.

otolaryngology surgeons at work in the operating room

Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery

Fellows gain exposure to techniques involved in advanced ablative and endocrine procedures, open and endoscopic skull base surgery; head and neck reconstruction; and oncology care of head and neck cancer patients.

Trainees in surgical skills lab

Laryngology

This one-year fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in evaluation and management of voice, airway and swallowing disorders.

a surgeon working in the operating room

Neurotology

This two-year fellowship offers trainees an interdisciplinary approach to patient care ranging from neurotology cases in the operating room to practical experience with patients.

a surgeon at work in the operating room

Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery 

This one-year fellowship experience in the department focuses developing skills in assessment, treatment strategies and surgical techniques used in the management of complex rhinologic and neuro-rhinologic conditions.

10+ years of otolaryngology fellowships
5 department fellowships
9 clinical sites

Current Fellows

67835-Archibald, Hunter

Hunter D. Archibald, MD

PGY 6
Case Western Reserve University

Advanced Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow

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67931-Elms, Hunter

Hunter L. Elms, MD

PGY 6
Mcgovern Medical School At University Of Texas Health At Houston

Neurotology Fellow

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68336-Purcell, Chad

Chad A. Purcell, MD

PGY 6
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine

Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellow

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40181-Wahle, Benjamin

Benjamin M. Wahle, MD

PGY 8
Indiana University School of Medicine

Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow

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Salary and Benefits

IU School of Medicine offers a competitive salary and benefits package for fellows. The Department of Otolaryngology provides additional support. In addition to the generous benefits package IU School of Medicine provides, otolaryngology fellows receive additional professional development funds, equipment, paid time off and other support.