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Elective Title: 93EN710 — CLINICAL ELECTIVE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY
Description:
Students are assigned on an individual basis to multiple residents and faculty. They are able to accompany teachers to clinics, surgery, departmental didactic and patient conferences. A mentorship based rapport between students and the department furthers understanding in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Call is not required, but is optional.
Elective Details:
Primary Contact for Add/Drops: Jane Adamson (jaadamso@iupui.edu)
Director: Charles Yates, M.D.
Campus: Indianapolis
Location: IU Health University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, Methodist Hospital, Eskenazi Health Services, Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis) IU North, IU west
Learning Objectives
- 1) Observe and participate in surgical procedures (PC4)
- 2) Clinic management of adults and children with problems within the scope of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (MK4)
Assessment
- Clinical Performance Evaluation Form; (Clinical Participation; Didactic Test; Presentation)
Enrollment Information
Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status
Availability with Max Students per Month:
| Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Duty Hours: 50
Time Distribution: 25% Clinical; 75% Surgical
Elective Type Category: AC - Advanced Clinical
Notes and Enrollment Information:
Add/Drop Contact Person: Jane Adamson (jaadamso@iupui.edu) Please note: If rotating at the VA, credentialing is required. VA credentialing is a complex and time-sensitive process.
Third Year Elective? Yes
Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning
Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: Yes
Skills Description: Students on the rotation will have the chance to work on collaborative health teams. The head and neck cancer tumor conference regularly includes Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, dentistry and nursing. Working with the cochlear implant and neurology teams will interface with audiology
Service Learning Included: None