Otolaryngology (OTOLARYN)

Instructor(s): Tokunbo Ayeni, Steven Pletcher

This clerkship is in general otolaryngology and includes the diagnosis and treatment of common ear, nose, and throat problems. Both inpatient and outpatient experiences will be offered.

Instructor(s): Steven Pletcher

A practical course in general otolaryngology including diagnosis and treatment of common ear, nose, and throat problems; both inpatient and outpatient experiences will be offered.

Instructor(s): Patricia Loftus

A practical course in general otolaryngology including diagnosis and treatment of common ear, nose, and throat problems; both inpatient and outpatient experiences will be offered.

Instructor(s): Tokunbo Ayeni

Clinical clerkships in accredited off-campus hospitals approved by the chairperson of the department and the dean.

Instructor(s): Tokunbo Ayeni

Clinical clerkships in accredited off-campus hospitals approved by the chairperson of the department and the dean.

Instructor(s): Chase Heaton

Two week elective providing exposure to the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. Goal of the course is to understand scope of practice of Otolaryngology, appropriateness of referral, recognize disease states of the head and neck, gain experience with history taking and physical exam of the head and neck. Assistance in surgery, attendance in clinic and exposure to different diagnostic and treatment modalities is required.

Instructor(s): Staff

Research project under the direction of a member (or members) of the Department of Otolaryngology.

Instructor(s): Ilya Likhterov

The course will introduce first and second year medical students to the field of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Through a series of ten lectures, students will hear from experienced clinicians about topics such as: pediatric otolaryngology; cochlear implants and hearing loss; thyroid cancer and surgery; salivary gland obstruction and surgery; health disparities in otolaryngology; minimally invasive skull base surgery; head and neck trauma; and other areas.

Instructor(s): Patricia Loftus

This elective aims to teach medical American Sign Language (ASL) & provide education about Deaf culture, language access, and interpreter use. Weekly sessions will feature medical ASL practice and discussions about best practices for working with ASL-speaking populations. The program will conclude with a comprehensive workshop where students will integrate their learnings from the elective with their clinical skills in a simulated clinical encounter with standardized patients & ASL interpreters.

Instructor(s): Steven Pletcher

Focused study and directed reading under supervision of a member of the faculty with the approval of the chairperson of the department.