Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
OT 501M.J
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Description
This one-month elective will offer students a comprehensive clinical experience in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. It will include experience in managing pediatric and adult populations. The rotation is available to all interested students, and will be particularly useful for students interested in pursuing a career in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The rotation will consist of a combination of operative, inpatient, and outpatient experiences. Students will spend time with each of the various subspecialty services (H&N oncology, Otology, Laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology and rhinology) during this rotation, and will be expected to be active participants within each service. Students will be expected to take call one night during the week and one weekend during the rotation. The students will assist residents and faculty in evaluating outpatients and taking care of inpatients and in the operating room. Learning activities will include weekly didactics, multi-disciplinary conferences, and outpatient specialty clinics.
The course director will orient the students on the first day of the elective, and have a mid-rotation meeting to discuss progress and experience of the rotation. It is expected that the student will prepare for each aspect of the experience through active reading and inquisition. At the end of the rotation, it is expected that the student present on a topic of their choosing during to the department.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
