SELECT SOENT - Outpatient Head & Neck Clinical Experience

Primary Goal of Selective

The purpose of this selective is to gain an introduction to the fundamental concepts and skills utilized in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in the outpatient setting.  Students will also have an opportunity to observe and/or assist in the operating room, should they so desire.

Specific Objectives:

1.        To successfully perform and present a pertinent history on either 2 adult patients (if rotating at the VAMC) or 1 adult and 1 pediatric patient (if rotating at LSU Hospital) in the Otolaryngology-HNS clinic with >90% accuracy.

2.        To perform a complete head and neck physical exam of an adult and pediatric patient under direct supervision.

3.        To propose a reasonable assessment and plan for 1 adult and 1 pediatric patient in the outpatient clinic.

4.        To provide at least 1 clinical indication for obtaining an audiogram.

5.        To provide at least 1 clinical indication for obtaining at CT scan.

6.        To provide at least 1 clinical indication for fiberoptic laryngoscopy.

Resources for Learning:

Participating Faculty: Drs. Stucker, Nathan, Lian, Gardner, Milligan, Aarstad, Little, Gungor, Mehta and Cosetti

 Texts: Primary Care Otolaryngology (Second Edition)

Workshops: N/A

Hands on Experience: Clinic/OR

Computer Assisted Instruction:

Directed Readings: Students are expected to read relevant literature so as to be prepared for operative cases as well as conferences. Directed conference reading will depend on timing of rotation.

Self-Directed Learning: Primary Care Otolaryngology

Evaluation:

Grade will be based on successful completion of the course specific objectives as well as attendance, punctuality and overall professionalism.