Otolaryngology

Otology is the surgical sub-specialty of hearing, balance, skull base and cochlear implant surgery, and facial nerve dysfunction.

This rotation gives an overview of the scope of activities covered by Otolaryngology. Students are expected to get exposed to both clinical and surgical aspects of Otolaryngology and explore the variety of different subspecialties within this field. Students are encouraged to start if possible, with this course before taking MDR875.

The sub-internship (Sub-I), a 4-week experience, offered during Phase 3 of the NextGen curriculum is intended to provide a learning experience for the student that prepares them to serve as competent interns and effective members of an interdisciplinary team. Students will be exposed to the breadth of the field, including Head and Neck Surgery, Otology/Neurotology, Rhinology, Laryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, and Sleep Apnea Surgery. Students will learn to recognize, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of conditions within Otolaryngology, with special focus on preparation for Otolaryngology residency.