Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Overview

Comprehensive training in advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, pedicled and microvascular reconstruction, transoral robotic, salivary, endocrine and cutaneous malignancy surgery, including Bellevue Head & Neck Clinic.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

July

Positions

1

Accreditation

American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Advanced Training Council approved

Department

Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Board eligible in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (International Track per AHNS rules)

International applicants

Accepted via the AHNS 'International Track': applicants who trained outside the US/Canada must have completed (or be completing) a non-ACGME/non-RCPSC residency in otolaryngology, general surgery or plastic surgery and hold ECFMG certification

Visa support

Institution policyNYU Langone does not offer H-1B sponsorship for residents or fellows; J-1 sponsorship available through ECFMG

Licence requirement

Institution policyFor NYU-sponsored ACGME/AOA programmes no NY licence is required by state law (resident exemption, Educ. Law 6526(1)), though individual programmes may require a NY licence or limited permit; trainees in non-accredited programmes MUST hold a NY licence or limited permit before starting; USMLE Step 3 required before final year in ACGME programmes

How to apply

Deadline

15 March 2027 (AHNS match, July 2028 start)

Application method

AHNS central fellowship match (Advanced Training Council); for July 2028 start: applications 21 Dec 2026 – 15 Mar 2027, interviews Mar–Jun 2027, results 9 Jul 2027; AHNS membership (or pending application) required

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources