The Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking candidates for the following fellowship positions:
One-year fellowship in Pituitary and Neuroendocrine microsurgery and endoscopic anterior skull base surgery. Accepting applications for July 2010 and thereafter.
DESCRIPTION
The fellowship consists of extensive exposure to the evaluation and surgical treatment of prolactinoma, Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, nonfunctioning pituitary tumors, Craniopharyngiomas and Rathke cysts and disorders of the hypothalamic - pituitary region that lead to adrenal, thyroid, ovarian or testicular deficiency and growth hormone deficiency. The fellowship includes strong interactions with endocrinology, neuro-ophthalmology, stereotactic radiosurgery and radiation oncology.
The Pituitary Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with pituitary disorders, including pituitary tumors and pituitary hormone problems.
Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital are equal opportunity/affirmative action employees with strong institutional committments to diversity in their faculty. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
For inquiries or applications, please contact or send curriculum vitae to:
Edward R. Laws, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director, Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center
Department of Neurosurgery
Attn: Chris Couser
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Email: elaws@partners.org; ccouser@partners.org