Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Program Faculty

Tang Ho, MD
Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School
6431 Fannin Street, MSB 5.036, Houston TX 77019
713-486-5019
Tang.Ho@uth.tmc.edu

W. Katherine Kao, MD
Associate Residency Program Director
Associate Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School
6431 Fannin Street, MSB 5.036, Houston TX 77019
713-486-5019
Wee.Tin.K.Kao@uth.tmc.edu

University Affiliation: University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine

Licensing Requirement: Texas State Medical License

Appointment Level: Full time Medical Staff – Hospital Appointment

Operating Privileges: Hospital Full Time Staff Privileges

Operating Experience: The fellowship at McGovern School of Medicine is a comprehensive fellowship designed to prepare the fellow for a career in both academic medicine and private practice. Cosmetic and Reconstructive surgery are emphasized equally. At the completion of fellowship, the fellow will gain competency in the following areas:

• Rhinoplasty
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Aging Face as well as minimally invasive treatments
• Facial Reanimation
• Microvascular Reconstruction
• Trauma

Research: The fellow will participate in a research project in the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery topic of interest. A manuscript for publication will be prepared by the completion of the fellowship year. The fellow will work closely with faculty mentorship to complete this research project.

Teaching Responsibilities: The fellow will be an instructor in the Otolaryngology Department. As such, there will be some teaching responsibilities with respect to resident education in the clinic and the operating room. In addition, the fellow will participate in occasional resident didactics, journal club and will give one grand rounds presentation to the department.

Case Load: The fellow will keep track of all cases performed during the year.

Call Responsibilities: The fellow will be expected to take home call, approximately 1 weekend every 3 months with occasional weekdays or weeknights totaling about 1 week every 3 months.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Health, dental, life, disability)
• Stipend
• Malpractice

Additional Information: For applicants who have questions or interest in this fellowship, please contact the fellowship director.