{"id":310,"date":"2010-08-19T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2010-08-19T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.sites.unc.edu\/ent\/education\/fellowships\/peds-ent\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:25:59","slug":"peds-ent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/education\/fellowships\/peds-ent\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Otolaryngology\/Head and Neck Surgery is currently seeking candidates for the one-year clinical fellowship position in Pediatric Otolaryngology. The University is home to the highly-respected North Carolina Children\u2019s Hospital. Multi-disciplinary centers at UNC include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncchildrens.org\/uncmc\/unc-childrens\/care-treatment\/airway-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">N.C. Children\u2019s Airway Center,<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolinadentistry.org%2Fspecialties%2Fcraniofacial-center%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR027xCcoMFBfhAzX67FB904Ait23BOZAgli2SW_Q3v-JowjG8C4va3T80A&amp;h=AT1eulHALJaYYEQDVHq1dz75VUU8SAJU1gCDuqBAbgtNsBUkutMPgZ1x46QS48yXVISSSf9MVsPvTWm0kCCSyqevW7v3MyJ-dtQ5tDcPgZ3W_eDZ6Hxs-fkTD_c91Vbd3XOJTmX1f_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNC Craniofacial Center<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/earandhearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNC Children&#8217;s Cochlear Implant Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8145 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2026\/04\/MG_1631-549-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Director:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/lauren-a-leeper-md-facs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lauren A. Leeper, MD, FACS<\/a><br \/>\nUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br \/>\nDepartment of Otolaryngology \/ Head and Neck Surgery<br \/>\nCB# 7070<br \/>\nChapel Hill, NC 27599<\/p>\n<p>Phone: (919) 843-3628<br \/>\nFax: (919) 966-7941<br \/>\nEmail:\u00a0lauren_kilpatrick@med.unc.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Coordinator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Danielle Pocket<br \/>\nPhone: (919) 966-3344<br \/>\nFax: (919) 966-7941<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:danielle_pocket@med.unc.edu\">danielle_pocket@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/carlton-j-zdanski-md-facs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlton J. Zdanski, MD, FAAP, FACS<\/a>, Herbert H. Thorp &amp; Julian T. Mann Distinguished Professor, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology\/Head and Neck Surgery,<br \/>\nSurgical Director of the North Carolina Children\u2019s Airway Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/amelia-f-drake-md-facs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amelia F. Drake, MD, FACS<\/a>, Vice Chair of Faculty Development, Newton D. Fischer Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology\/Head and Neck Surgery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/lauren-a-leeper-md-facs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lauren A. Leeper, MD, FACS<\/a>, Associate Professor, Director of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program, Medical Director, The Children\u2019s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/wade-mcclain-do\/\">Wade McClain, DO<\/a>, Assistant Professor, Surgical Director, North Carolina Multi-Disciplinary Pediatric Thyroid Clinic<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/victoria-claire-james-md\/\">Victoria &#8220;Claire&#8221; James, MD<\/a>, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Board eligible\/Board certified Otolaryngologist<\/li>\n<li>Valid North Carolina state medical license<\/li>\n<li>Ability to begin July 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Position of Clinical Fellow<\/li>\n<li>Salary commensurate with PGY-6 level<\/li>\n<li>Standard medical, disability, and malpractice<\/li>\n<li>3 weeks of vacation<\/li>\n<li>Availability and support to present research at national meetings<\/li>\n<li>Educational fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must register with the San Francisco Matching Program: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfmatch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sfmatch.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation should be sent to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">Lauren Leeper, MD, FACS<br \/>\nAttn: Grace Royster<br \/>\nDepartment of Otolaryngology\/Head and Neck Surgery<br \/>\n170 Manning Drive, CB# 7070<br \/>\nPhysicians Office Building<br \/>\nChapel Hill, NC 27599-7070<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity\/ADA employer<\/li>\n<li>Application Deadline: Mid-January \u2013 Refer to ASPO and San Francisco match for application deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Starting Date: July 1 &#8211; June 30<\/li>\n<li>Duration of Fellowship: 1 year<\/li>\n<li>Licensing Requirement: NC Licensure Required.<\/li>\n<li>Clinic Responsibilities: Weekly Fellow clinic, and instructing residents in general clinics.<\/li>\n<li>Operative Experience: Entire spectrum of pediatric otolaryngology, open and endoscopic airway surgery, head and neck surgery, facial plastics surgery and microtia repair, surgical and laser treatment of vascular lesions, endoscopic sinus surgery, cleft lip and palate, cochlear implantation, chronic ear surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Research: Clinic and basic science opportunities available.<\/li>\n<li>Case Load: Approximately 2,000 operative cases per year.<\/li>\n<li>Additional information: The University is home to a free-standing Children&#8217;s Hospital, Pediatric Airway Center, Craniofacial Center and The Children&#8217;s Cochlear Implant Center. There would also be opportunities for research as well as rotations in pediatric anesthesia, pediatric pulmonary medicine and pediatric genetics.<br \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Meet our Fellows!<\/h1>\n<h3>Current Fellows<\/h3>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Former Fellows<\/h3>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/RosenthalLaura-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Swibel-Rosenthal, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/RosenthalLaura-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/laura-swibel-rosenthal-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Laura Swibel-Rosenthal, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2009-2010<br \/>\nLurie Children's Hospital<br \/>\nChicago, IL<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/WestAlisha-pedsfellow-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Alisha West, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/WestAlisha-pedsfellow-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/alisha-west-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Alisha West, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2010-2011<br \/>\nUniversity of California<br \/>\nLos Angeles, CA<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Ruda-1-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"James Ruda, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Ruda-1-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/james-ruda-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            James Ruda, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2011-2012<br \/>\nNationwide Children's Hospital<br \/>\nColumbus, OH<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                   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<p>2012-2013<br \/>\nChildren's Mercy Hospital<br \/>\nKansas City, MO<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Roberts_1-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Roberts, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Roberts_1-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/jason-roberts-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Jason Roberts, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2013-2014<br \/>\nAsheville Ear Nose &amp;Throat<br \/>\nAsheville, NC<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Walsh-Final-2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Walsh, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Walsh-Final-2-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/jonathan-walsh-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Jonathan Walsh, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2014-2015<br \/>\nJohn Hopkins Hospital<br \/>\nBaltimore, MD<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Gabriel-Gomez.jpg\" alt=\"Gabriel Gomez, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Gabriel-Gomez.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/gabriel-gomez-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Gabriel Gomez, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2016-2017<br \/>\nChildren's Hospital Los Angeles<br \/>\nLos Angeles, California<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Plum_edited2.jpg\" alt=\"Ann Plum, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/Plum_edited2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/ann-plum-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Ann Plum, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2017-2018<br \/>\nSUNY Downstate Medical Center<br \/>\nBrooklyn, NY<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/kristine-day.png\" alt=\"Kristine Brentz, MD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2019\/07\/kristine-day.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/kristine-brentz-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Kristine Brentz, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>2018-2019<br \/>\nTampa Children's ENT<br \/>\nTampa, FL<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2021\/08\/bann.jpg\" alt=\"Darrin Bann, MD, PhD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2021\/08\/bann.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/darrin-bann-md-phd\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Darrin Bann, MD, PhD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2023\/07\/Fellows23-12-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Keane outdoor headshot\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2023\/07\/Fellows23-12-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n             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src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2022\/08\/FellowsHeadshot-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Vikram Headshot\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/494\/2022\/08\/FellowsHeadshot-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ent\/directory\/vikram-ramjee-md\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Vikram Ramjee, MD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow \u2013 Class of 2023<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        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The University is home to the highly-respected North Carolina Children\u2019s Hospital. Multi-disciplinary centers at UNC include the N.C. Children\u2019s Airway Center, the UNC Craniofacial Center, and the UNC Children&#8217;s Cochlear Implant Center. 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