Current and Previous Fellows

NeuroRhinology and Advanced Rhinology Fellowship
Clinical Rotation, Case Diversity and Weekly Schedules
Additional Fellowship Collaborators
Fellowship Responsibilities
Previous Fellows
Requirements for Appointments
Salary and Benefits
Contact Information
NeuroRhinology and Advanced Rhinology Fellowship
Clinical Rotation, Case Diversity and Weekly Schedules
Additional Fellowship Collaborators
Fellowship Responsibilities
Previous Fellows
Requirements for Appointments
Salary and Benefits
Contact Information

The fellowship director has extensive experience in training fellows during his academic positions at Rush University Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center over 20 years.  Previous fellows have successfully pursued careers in academics and private practice. 

  • Wilson Lao, MD (2005-26): incoming Advanced Rhinology fellow (residency: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA). 
  • Glen D Souza, MBBS (2004-25): current Advanced Rhinology fellow (residency: St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India;  research fellowship, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA)
  • Peter Filip, MD (2022-23): Assistant Professor. Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
  • Sarah Khalife, MD (2021-22): Assistant Professor. Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. McMaster University. Hamilton, ON.
  • Caitlin C. McLean, MD (2013-14): Assistant Professor. Director, Rhinology. Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Temple University School of Medicine. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Nathan Deckard, MD (2012-13): Assistant Professor. Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Cooper University Health Care. Camden, NJ.
  • Yuk Hui Ng, MBBS, FAMS (2011-12): Private Practice. ENT Specialist Centre, Mt. Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore.
  • Thunchai Thanasumpun, MD, FRCOT (2011-12): Consultant. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital. Bangkok, Thailand.
  • R. Peter Manes, MD (2009-10): Associate Professor and Director of Rhinology. Division of Otolaryngology. Yale School of Medicine. New Haven, CT.
  • Amber Luong, MD, PhD (2007-08): Associate Professor. Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Houston, TX.
  • Seth J. Kanowitz, MD (2006-07): Private practice. Morristown, NJ.
  • Jern-Lin Leong, MBBS, FRCS (Glasg) (2004-05): Director of Sinus and Allergy Services, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore.