The fellowship was established in 1983 with 47 graduates to date.  A one-year advanced clinical fellowship in Otology and Neurotology featuring extensive hands-on surgery experience, patient care, and research, the Silverstein Institute/Ear Research Foundation’s fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for an American Board-eligible or certified Otolaryngologist to obtain an additional year of fellowship training. Fellows gain extensive experience with chronic ear cases & surgeries, Otosclerosis & stapes surgery, minimally invasive and in-office ear surgery, cochlear implants, baha’s, and other implantable hearing devices, Meniere’s Disease, acoustic tumors, and dizziness/balance disorders.  The Silverstein Institute houses a large Temporal Bone Lab with cadaver specimens and a Medical Library.  Fellows take part in multiple ongoing research projects. The Silverstein Institute is located in sunny Sarasota, Florida, home of the #1 beach in America as well as art and cultural mecca on the west coast of Florida. www.visitsarasota.org