Otolaryngology

Catalog description

The student is introduced to Clinical Otolaryngology during this two-week rotation at Tulane University Hospital and Clinics. The elective is designed to be an outstanding learning environment for students interested in learning more about Otolaryngology as either a possible career, or students who would benefit from exposure to Otolaryngology for their career. Students are expected to attend both the Otolaryngology clinic as well as track patients assigned to the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery service throughout the patient's hospital stay including planned and emergent surgery. Attendance at weekly didactic conference (Tuesday 4 to 6 PM) is required. The student will be required to present patients on clinical rounds as well as discuss relevant Otolaryngology topics in the operating room and clinics. This is a focused clerkship experience. The student is expected to read the Primary Care Otolaryngology online textbook from the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. During the rotation, the faculty will review relevant topics and the students are expected to demonstrate competency in the subject matter. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.