Fellowship in Otology & Endoscopic Ear Surgery at KMC

Mangalore

Advanced Training in Otology and Endoscopic Ear Surgery

The Fellowship in Otology & Endoscopic Ear Surgery is a one-year advanced clinical program designed to build expertise in otology, microscope- and endoscope-assisted ear surgeries, and basic and advanced temporal bone dissection.

As a fellow, you play an integral role in the otology surgical team and participate in all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, surgery, postoperative management, follow-up, teaching, outreach, and research. The program also supports candidates planning an academic career through extensive research opportunities in otology and endoscopic ear surgery.

Program Highlights

Advanced Otology Training: Complete eight months at the ENT department for end-to-end experience in patient evaluation, treatment planning, surgery, postoperative care, and follow-up.

Microscopic and Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Spend four months at Sushrut ENT Hospital & Dr. Khan’s Research Centre, Talegaon, Pune, training in two-handed endoscopic ear surgery.

Comprehensive Surgical Caseload: Perform approximately 50 procedures, including myringoplasty, tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, stapedotomy, and mastoidectomy, while observing cochlear implantation under faculty mentorship.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage in regular multidisciplinary meetings with audiologists, radiologists, and speech therapists to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

Patient Communication: Develop expertise in effectively counseling patients and families regarding surgical options, hearing rehabilitation, and long-term care strategies.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.

Research Projects

Undertake a short-term research project, present the outcomes at an otology conference, and submit the work for publication.

Teaching & Learning

Support resident education through daily rounds, informal teaching, and supervision of junior doctors.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Evaluate and manage patients with otological conditions

Perform microscopic and endoscopic ear surgeries under supervision

Undertake temporal bone dissection and lateral skull-base procedures

Manage postoperative care and assess audiological outcomes

Conduct and present research in otology and endoscopic ear surgery

Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways:

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Department Test (DT) & Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based on DT & PI

Provisional Admission notice

Admission Formalities

Program Eligibility

You must successfully complete MS or DNB in Otolaryngology (ENT).

You must also have 1 year of work experience in ENT (preferred) and at least 1 original research article published in an indexed journal.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration:

1 year

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,03,000

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Advanced Otology Training: Complete eight months at the ENT department for end-to-end experience in patient evaluation, treatment planning, surgery, postoperative care, and follow-up.

Microscopic and Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Spend four months at Sushrut ENT Hospital & Dr. Khan’s Research Centre, Talegaon, Pune, training in two-handed endoscopic ear surgery.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage in regular multidisciplinary meetings with audiologists, radiologists, and speech therapists to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

Patient Communication: Develop expertise in effectively counseling patients and families regarding surgical options, hearing rehabilitation, and long-term care strategies.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.

Research Projects

Undertake a short-term research project, present the outcomes at an otology conference, and submit the work for publication.

Teaching & Learning

Support resident education through daily rounds, informal teaching, and supervision of junior doctors.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.

Lab Work 

Develop temporal bone dissection skills and assess audiological and vestibular outcomes using in-house facilities.