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Elective Title: 53EN701 — OTOLARYNGOLOGY- ENT

Description:

The otolaryngology elective is designed to familiarize the medical student with the study of ear, nose, throat - head and neck surgery. Students will be instructed in the examination, diagnosis, and management of patients in the clinical setting. They will also be frequently and actively involved in surgical cases and peri-operative management. This course will immerse the student in the day to day practice of a busy non-academic otolaryngologist.

Elective Details:

Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu)

Director: Paul E. Johnson, M.D.

Campus: Bloomington

Location: IU Health- Bloomington

Other Faculty:

Learning Objectives

  • 1) Describe the etiology of common ENT conditions. (MK2)
  • 2) Diagnose and develop subsequent treatment plans for common surgical ENT conditions. (PC3)
  • 3) Explain the indications for ENT surgery. (MK4)
  • 4) Interpret tests used in the evaluation of the surgical ENT patient. (PC2)
  • 5) Demonstrate an appropriate physical examination of the surgical ENT patient. (PC1)

Assessment

  • Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Observation of clinical encounters, Oral Presentation, Discussion with faculty)

Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; Surgery clerkship must be completed

Availability with Max Students per Month:

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Duty Hours: 40-50

Time Distribution: 100%Clinical

Elective Type Category: CP - Clinical Practice

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu) THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL SENIOR MATCH: Contact Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu) if interested in enrolling in this course. Housing available on a first come/first serve basis. Please contact Suzi Tolliver (stolliv@iu.edu) as soon as you schedule the elective if housing is needed. All immunizations, screenings, BLS, required IUH educational modules and IUSM educational modules must be up to date prior to starting this elective.

Third Year Elective? Yes

Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None