Electives - Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Elective Number: 2201 (arranged)

Rotation Supervisor: Dr. Stephen V. Early, Old Medical School, room 2741A

Designated Signer: Holly Tillman, Old Medical School, room 2741A, phone 924-5934

Evaluation should be given to: Dr. Early who will formulate an overall composite evaluation from input submitted by attendings and residents

Duration: 4 weeks

Time to Report: 6:45 am - Morning Rounds; contact Chief Administrative Resident

Place to Report: 6 West

Typical day: 6:30 am - days work is completed and evening rounds concluded

Attendance: Attendance at elective activities is mandatory.

• Anyone who is ill or has a personal or family emergency must contact Student Affairs and the Attending on Service.
• Students are allowed to take off up to 1 day per week to interview between November 1 and February 1.
  • Specific days missed must be approved by the Attending on Service.

Number of students per rotation: 3

Course Description: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is intended to provide an introduction to the specialty of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The student will be exposed to all facets of this specialty offered by our Department. The student will rotate on each of the 3 teams during the 4 week elective. The student will participate fully in the clinic, including clinical outpatient evaluations and preoperative assessments and counseling. The students will be expected to observe and participate in surgical cases to include inpatient care and clinic follow-up. Attendance at all departmental conferences and journal clubs is required. Supervision and teaching will be done by the attending and resident staff of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

This is an arranged elective. Early in the academic year, preference will be given to those students considering a career in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. This elective is open to visiting students by special arrangement with the Office for Student Affairs and the rotation supervisor. Visiting students should complete the Visiting Student Application and send it with a transcript and a letter of support from a member of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery or the Department of Surgery of their school. Visiting student applications will not be considered without this information. Visiting students should follow the directions in their acceptance email to schedule MIS and CareCast training.

Upon the completion of the elective, the student should have a good understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of common head and neck disorders as well as indications for referral and specialized evaluation. This elective should also help the student decide whether he/she would like to pursue a career in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.