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Published on October 6, 2023 by AHNS Webmaster

Share with M2, M3, M4 – AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award Extension to October 31, 2023!

Thanks to the very generous contributions of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members and supporters, AHNS Research and Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship Award.

The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000 to gain exposure to head and neck oncologic research. The recipient is expected identify a research mentor, and together create a budget related to their proposed research. It is expected that a portion of the budget be used for travel expenses to the AHNS annual meeting. The remaining funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient and mentor.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024
  • Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on January 2021 definitions, including:
  • individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian
  • Individuals who are first generation college graduate
  • Copy of your CV

2 Letters of Recommendation:

  • Letter of Recommendation from your chosen research mentor
  • Letter of Recommendation from Medical School Dean’s stating in good standing, and approval for 1 year gap during medical school to undertake this research fellowship.
  • Students must be in good standing at an accredited US medical school, or US school (see eligibility criteria)

Personal Statement:
Goals of research experience, how this fellowship experience will impact the applicant’s career trajectory, why this particular research subject and/or lab is of interest for the applicant and what he/she/they plan to gain from the opportunity (skills/knowledge) Please include in the personal statement your underrepresented minority status

Research Proposal:
The applicant is expected to work with their mentor to help shape the research proposal. Applicants may select a mentor of their choosing. In addition, mentors who have expressed an interest in providing an excellent research experience in head and neck cancer can be found here.

All types of research are welcome, including but not limited to basic science, computational, and clinical based research. The proposed project should be briefly described, however the applicant is not expected to prepare a scientific proposal. (Not to exceed 3 pages)

  • This will necessitate the applicant identifying a potential mentor(s). Thestudent will need to speak to the mentor to determine the feasibility of the“match.” The student will need to determine if the research project and opportunity with the mentor is sufficient to sustain a 1-year fellowship.

Research Expectations:

  • Awardees are expected to submit an abstract for oral presentation at the AHNS annual meeting at COSM. Recipients who are unable to prepare an abstract for COSM must notify the AHNS office.
  • The AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery awardee will have the opportunity to present their research during the AHNS Awards Ceremony which takes place during COSM 2025 April 9-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Any published manuscript supported by the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery award should cite the AHNS Research & Education Foundation as a funding source.

Share this fellowship with medical students, Deans, Directors, program coordinators

Medical Students Apply Here!

Application Deadline October 31, 2023

Mentors Apply Here (AHNS Members Only)!

We hope you can participate in this fellowship award!

Published on September 29, 2023 by AHNS Webmaster

AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award Extension to October 31, 2023!

Thanks to the very generous contributions of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members and supporters, AHNS Research and Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship Award.

The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000 to gain exposure to head and neck oncologic research. The recipient is expected identify a research mentor, and together create a budget related to their proposed research. It is expected that a portion of the budget be used for travel expenses to the AHNS annual meeting. The remaining funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient and mentor.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024
  • Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on January 2021 definitions, including:
  • individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian
  • Individuals who are first generation college graduate
  • Copy of your CV

2 Letters of Recommendation:

  • Letter of Recommendation from your chosen research mentor
  • Letter of Recommendation from Medical School Dean’s stating in good standing, and approval for 1 year gap during medical school to undertake this research fellowship.
  • Students must be in good standing at an accredited US medical school, or US school (see eligibility criteria)

Personal Statement:
Goals of research experience, how this fellowship experience will impact the applicant’s career trajectory, why this particular research subject and/or lab is of interest for the applicant and what he/she/they plan to gain from the opportunity (skills/knowledge) Please include in the personal statement your underrepresented minority status

Research Proposal:
The applicant is expected to work with their mentor to help shape the research proposal. Applicants may select a mentor of their choosing. In addition, mentors who have expressed an interest in providing an excellent research experience in head and neck cancer can be found here.

All types of research are welcome, including but not limited to basic science, computational, and clinical based research. The proposed project should be briefly described, however the applicant is not expected to prepare a scientific proposal. (Not to exceed 3 pages)

  • This will necessitate the applicant identifying a potential mentor(s). Thestudent will need to speak to the mentor to determine the feasibility of the“match.” The student will need to determine if the research project and opportunity with the mentor is sufficient to sustain a 1-year fellowship.

Research Expectations:

  • Awardees are expected to submit an abstract for oral presentation at the AHNS annual meeting at COSM. Recipients who are unable to prepare an abstract for COSM must notify the AHNS office.
  • The AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery awardee will have the opportunity to present their research during the AHNS Awards Ceremony which takes place during COSM 2025 April 9-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Any published manuscript supported by the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery award should cite the AHNS Research & Education Foundation as a funding source.

Share this fellowship with medical students, Deans, Directors, program coordinators

Medical Students Apply Here!

Application Deadline October 31, 2023

Mentors Apply Here (AHNS Members Only)!

We hope you can participate in this fellowship award!

Published on August 23, 2023 by AHNS Webmaster

(AHNS) Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award is Now Open! Application Deadline September 30, 2023

Thanks to the very generous contributions of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members and supporters, AHNS Research and Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship Award.

The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000 to gain exposure to head and neck oncologic research. The recipient is expected identify a research mentor, and together create a budget related to their proposed research. It is expected that a portion of the budget be used for travel expenses to the AHNS annual meeting. The remaining funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient and mentor.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024
  • Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on January 2021 definitions, including:
  • individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian
  • Individuals who are first generation college graduate
  • Copy of your CV

2 Letters of Recommendation:

  • Letter of Recommendation from your chosen research mentor
  • Letter of Recommendation from Medical School Dean’s stating in good standing, and approval for 1 year gap during medical school to undertake this research fellowship.
  • Students must be in good standing at an accredited US medical school, or US school (see eligibility criteria)

Personal Statement:
Goals of research experience, how this fellowship experience will impact the applicant’s career trajectory, why this particular research subject and/or lab is of interest for the applicant and what he/she/they plan to gain from the opportunity (skills/knowledge) Please include in the personal statement your underrepresented minority status

Research Proposal:
The applicant is expected to work with their mentor to help shape the research proposal. Applicants may select a mentor of their choosing. In addition, mentors who have expressed an interest in providing an excellent research experience in head and neck cancer can be found here.

All types of research are welcome, including but not limited to basic science, computational, and clinical based research. The proposed project should be briefly described, however the applicant is not expected to prepare a scientific proposal. (Not to exceed 3 pages)

  • This will necessitate the applicant identifying a potential mentor(s). Thestudent will need to speak to the mentor to determine the feasibility of the“match.” The student will need to determine if the research project and opportunity with the mentor is sufficient to sustain a 1-year fellowship.

Research Expectations:

  • Awardees are expected to submit an abstract for oral presentation at the AHNS annual meeting at COSM. Recipients who are unable to prepare an abstract for COSM must notify the AHNS office.
  • The AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery awardee will have the opportunity to present their research during the AHNS Awards Ceremony which takes place during COSM 2025 April 9-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Any published manuscript supported by the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery award should cite the AHNS Research & Education Foundation as a funding source.

Share this fellowship with medical students, Deans, Directors, program coordinators

Medical Students Apply Here!

Application Deadline September 30, 2023

Mentors Apply Here (AHNS Members Only)!

We hope you can participate in this fellowship award!

Published on August 9, 2023 by AHNS Webmaster

The American Head and Neck Society Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award is Now Open!

The AHNS Foundation and the AHNS Diversity Service are excited to announce the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Research Fellowship Award!

Thanks to the very generous contributions of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members and supporters, AHNS Research and Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship Award.

The AHNS is honoring our colleague, friend, the late Dr. Eduardo “Eddie” Méndez, a prominent physician-scientist who earned his MD with honors from the University of Maryland in 1999. He completed an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency training program at the University of Washington followed by his Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive fellowship training at the University of Washington. In 2006 he became faculty at the University of Washington. Eddie became the director of the Translational Research Program at the affiliated Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He led an NIH-funded laboratory examining the genetic expression of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma in effort to identify novel treatment pathways.

Dr. Mendez was passionate about research and training the next generation of head and neck surgeon-scientists. Therefore, this award is intended to expose an under-represented minority medical student to the field of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. Students with an interest in exposure to head and neck oncologic research are encouraged to apply. To round out the experience, clinical exposure and direct patient care will be a component of this year long research experience. Currently, less than 5% of practicing Otolaryngologists identify as minority providers. The AHNS recognizes the importance of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in our surgical subspecialty to achieve the best outcomes for all head and neck cancer patients we serve.

The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000. The recipient is expected to work with their research mentor to create a budget related to their proposed research. It is expected that a portion of the budget be used for travel expenses to the AHNS annual meeting. The remaining funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient and mentor.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024
  • Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on January 2021 definitions, including:
    • individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian
    • Individuals who are first generation college graduates
  • Medical School Dean’s approval
    • Letter of Good Standing, and
    • approval for 1 year gap during medical school to undertake this research fellowship

 Research Expectations:

  • Awardees are expected to submit an abstract for oral presentation at the AHNS annual meeting at COSM. Recipients who are unable to prepare an abstract for COSM must notify the AHNS office.
  • In addition, the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery awardee will have the opportunity to present their research during the AHNS Awards Ceremony which takes place during COSM 2025 April 9-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Any published manuscript supported by the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery award should cite the AHNS Research & Education Foundation as a funding source.

Apply Here!

Published on July 21, 2023 by AHNS Webmaster

Announcing the AHNS-Accredited Fellowships Class of 2024

The Advanced Training Council of the American Head & Neck Society is pleased to present the 2024 class of the AHNS-Accredited Fellowship programs. Congratulations to these fellows and best of luck in your 2024 Fellowship year!

Program Name
Augusta University – Endocrine Biester, Joel
Case Western Reserve Univ./Univ. Hospitals Cleveland Med. Ctr. Brady, Jacob
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Jones, Alexander
Emory University School of Medicine Chang, Katherine
Emory University School of Medicine-Endocrine Robbins, Alexa
Henry Ford Health Sims, Jake
Icahn Mt Sinai School of Medicine Abello, Eric
Indiana University School of Medicine Wahle, Benjamin
Johns Hopkins University Dorneden, Ashley
Johns Hopkins University-Endocrine Fournier, Isabelle
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Nyirjesy, Sarah
Massachusetts Eye & Ear – Endocrine Larrabee, Katherine
MD Anderson Cancer Center Townes, Thomas
Medical University of South Carolina Self, Quinn
Medical University of South Carolina Gemmiti, Amanda
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Stanisce, Luke
New York University/Langone Health Pujol, Gabriel
Oregon Health & Science University Debbaneh, Peter
Stanford University Medical Center Kraimer, Kristen
Stanford University Medical Center-Endocrine Spielbauer, Katie
The Ohio State University Noel, Christopher
The Ohio State University Nisenbaum, Eric
Thomas Jefferson University Sethi, Harleen
University of Alabama-Birmingham Marks, Gregory
University of Alberta Hospital Bysice, Andrew
University of California – Davis Keefe, Katherine
University of California – San Francisco Chow, Michael
University of Cincinnati Medical Center Pichardo, Priscilla
University of Florida Aldhahri, Fahad
University of Kansas Medical Center Amanian, Ameen
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Stepp, Wesley
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Kahng, Peter
University of Michigan Tikhtman, Raisa
University of Michigan Gao, Rebecca
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Ndon, Sifon
University of Pennsylvania Health System Gallant, Jean-Nicolas
University of Pennsylvania Health System Dang, Sophia
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Smith, Joshua
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Raad, Richard
University of Toronto Xie, Michael
University of Toronto Gill, Gia
University of Utah Patel, Nilam
University of Washington Masheeb, Zahrah
University of Wisconsin Vidovich, Aleksandra
UT Southwestern Medical Center Hajnas, Natalia
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Zimmer, David
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Zhu, Vivian
Washington University at St. Louis Wu, Michael
Washington University at St. Louis Plonowska-Hirschfeld, Karolina

 

 

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