The Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Academic Observership Program offers physicians from around the world insight into the latest technical advances, medical practices, and surgical techniques through observation at NYU Langone Health.

Participants are invited to attend didactic educational lectures, grand rounds, and tumor boards. They may also observe clinical practices in the office setting and surgical procedures in the OR.

These visits have a twofold benefit: you learn about state-of-the-art medical procedures/surgical techniques with us, while sharing your own accrued knowledge and expertise with our faculty.

We offer academic observerships in all sub-divisions of Otolaryngology, including, head and neck surgery, otology, neurotology/skull base surgery, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastic/reconstructive surgery, rhinology/endoscopic skull base surgery, general otolaryngology and sleep surgery.

In order to participate in our Observership Program, you must have a faculty sponsor in the Department of Otolaryngology (which we will help arrange). The sponsor guides your stay and helps you to obtain your desired educational experience. The length of your visit, the location of the observership, and the specific activities you are to engage in are agreed upon by you and your faculty sponsor before you arrive. In accordance with institutional policy, all observership visits are limited to a maximum of 30 days.

How to Apply

To apply for an Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Academic Observership, candidates must complete the NYU Langone Academic Observer Agreement form, and provide the following application materials:

• an up-to-date CV
• proof of relevant advanced degrees
• a copy of your government-issued photo identification (license or passport)

Additionally, up-to-date documentation for the following vaccines, immunizations, and screenings are required:

• TB screening within the year of the observation period
• immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) with live MMR vaccine or laboratory evidence of immunity
• history of varicella, positive immune titer for varicella, or two varicella vaccinations
• a positive hepatitis B immune response, a completed hepatitis immunization series, or a signed declination
• receipt of influenza vaccine for the present year
• receipt of Covid vaccine and booster
• tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccinations (only required for observerships that extend beyond two weeks)

NYU Langone requires all international observers to obtain either a B-1 visa or visa waiver business status (dependent on your country of citizenship). Those applying for an observership from outside of the United States must receive clearance from the Human Resources Immigration Office after they’ve been approved by the Chief Medical Officer.

All observerships are reviewed and approved by the Department Chair, Umamaheswar Duvvuri, MD; and NYU Langone’s Chief Medical Officer, Brian P. Bosworth, MD, who grants final approval.

As an observer, you will not receive any academic credit or certificate for this experience and are not considered to be a student, resident, fellow, or trainee of the Department of Otolaryngology at NYU Langone. Comprehension of the English language, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate well is of paramount importance.

Contact Us

For more information about the Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Academic Observership Program and application, please contact Kathleen Mallon, Executive Assistant to the Chair, at Kathleen.Mallon@NYULangone.org.