Fellowship in Otology and Rhinology at KMC

Manipal

Advance your surgical expertise in diseases of the ear and nose

The Fellowship in Otology and Rhinology is offered by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal — a department organised into dedicated subspecialty units including Otology and Lateral Skull Base, and Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base. The fellowship provides advanced training for ENT postgraduates seeking focused expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of otologic and rhinologic disorders, building on the department's strong clinical, academic, and research foundations.

Program Highlights

Advanced one-year subspecialty training in the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of otologic and rhinologic disorders — from hearing loss and ear disease to sinusitis and nasal obstruction.

Training within dedicated subspecialty units — Otology and Lateral Skull Base, and Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base — under experienced subspecialty faculty.

High-volume clinical and surgical exposure in a tertiary care teaching hospital, with opportunities to perform and assist across a wide range of ear and nose procedures.

A rich academic environment, including the department's Centre for Balance Disorders, regular academic courses, and cross-departmental linkages with Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery.

A research-oriented culture, with publication in indexed journals encouraged and valued from admission onwards.

Merit-based selection through a Department Test and Personal Interview.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.

Clinical Exposure

Manage a high volume and variety of ear and nose cases in a tertiary care teaching hospital, developing sound diagnostic judgement and comprehensive patient care.

Research Scope

Engage in research and publication in indexed journals, supported by the department's academic courses, Centre for Balance Disorders, and multidisciplinary linkages.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of the program, you can:

Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of otologic and rhinologic disorders, both medically and surgically.

Perform advanced ear and nose surgeries with competence, including subspecialty procedures across otology and rhinology.

Apply a multidisciplinary approach to complex cases involving the lateral and anterior skull base.

Contribute to academic otorhinolaryngology through research, publication, and teaching.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery offers advanced care in ear, nose, throat, hearing, voice, swallowing, skull-base, and head and neck disorders.

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Admissions Path

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Department Test (DT) & Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based on DT & PI

Provisional Admission notice

Admission Formalities

Program Eligibility

You must successfully complete MS or DNB in Otolaryngology (ENT). You must also have 1 year of work experience in ENT (preferred) and at least 1 original research article published in an indexed journal.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

1 year

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,03,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Training within dedicated subspecialty units — Otology and Lateral Skull Base, and Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base — under experienced subspecialty faculty.

High-volume clinical and surgical exposure in a tertiary care teaching hospital, with opportunities to perform and assist across a wide range of ear and nose procedures.

A rich academic environment, including the department's Centre for Balance Disorders, regular academic courses, and cross-departmental linkages with Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery.

A research-oriented culture, with publication in indexed journals encouraged and valued from admission onwards.

Merit-based selection through a Department Test and Personal Interview.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.

Clinical Exposure

Manage a high volume and variety of ear and nose cases in a tertiary care teaching hospital, developing sound diagnostic judgement and comprehensive patient care.

Research Scope

Engage in research and publication in indexed journals, supported by the department's academic courses, Centre for Balance Disorders, and multidisciplinary linkages.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.

Practical Training

Build hands-on operative expertise across otologic and rhinologic procedures, training within dedicated Otology & Lateral Skull Base and Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base units.