ENT / Ophthalmology

Catalog description

(PCSP only) This is the second of two four-week rotations in Surgery for PCSP students. An ENT/Ophthalmology experience is beneficial given the frequency of related disorders encountered by primary care physicians. ENT/Ophthalmology is both an inpatient and outpatient service experience in which students learn to recognize and assist in the treatment of diseases where otorhinolaryngology and ophthalmology may play a role in a patient's treatment and recovery. Students learn basic procedures, aseptic technique, correct handling of tissue, and technical skills while assisting specific surgeons in the office setting and in the operating room. Students will also assist in pre-and post-operative care to learn various surgical treatments and to recognize potential risks and complications associated with the respective treatments.