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Thomas M Kaffenberger1,2, Colin Huntley3, Maurits Boon3
1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
The Laryngoscope
|September 3, 2024
Summary
Sleep surgeon training pathways vary, but graduates find strong job prospects. This study surveyed fellowship graduates, revealing diverse training and a robust employment market for sleep surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited sleep medicine fellowships are required for otolaryngologists since 2011.
- Hybrid fellowships combining sleep medicine and surgery training have emerged.
- Understanding training balance and surgical volume is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the balance between sleep medicine and surgical training in fellowship programs.
- To assess the surgical volume and procedural experience of recent sleep surgeon fellowship graduates.
- To evaluate the employment outcomes of surgeons completing sleep-focused fellowships.
Main Methods:
- Survey distributed to 26 surgeons who completed sleep-focused fellowships between 2017-2023.
- Assessed training balance, surgical procedures during fellowship, and post-fellowship practice.
- Collected data on job offers and employment settings (academia vs. private practice).
Main Results:
- 19 surgeons responded, with 52.6% completing hybrid fellowships.
- Most common procedures included hypoglossal nerve stimulators, pharyngoplasty, and nasal surgeries.
- Graduates received an average of 2.4 job offers, with 89.5% entering academic positions.
Conclusions:
- Significant variability exists in sleep-focused surgical fellowship curricula.
- The job market for sleep surgeons completing these fellowships is strong.
- Findings can inform fellowship applicants and program directors for curriculum enhancement.
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