Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To date, there has not been a comprehensive evaluation of laryngology fellowship training content or structure, and trainee and mentor perceptions of preparedness for practice remain unexplored.

Methods

An anonymous survey was emailed to known fellowship-trained early-career laryngologists (Graduates) and fellowship Directors. Survey questions explored demographics, fellowship structure, case types and load, autonomous practice, comfort in treating a variety of laryngological disorders, and current practice environment. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square analysis, and Mann-Whitney U tests were performed.

Results

85 known fellowship Graduates and 32 fellowship Directors were contacted, and a 60% response rate or higher was obtained. When asked to report confid

SUBMITTER: Torrecillas V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12913755 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature