S1 OTOHNS 307A. Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Clerkship (SUMC, PAVAMC, SCVMC)
Department
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Courses Clerkships
Description
Provides students with a clinical experience in the field of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Students are exposed to the techniques of examination of the ear, nose, nasopharynx, mouth, larynx, and neck. They will have clinical experiences with the hearing and vestibular system, maxillofacial trauma, facial cosmetics, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck cancer, skull base surgery, voice disorders, as well as the more routine problems of otitis media, head and neck infections, chronic sinusitis, and the like. As with most surgical services, emphasis is placed on the surgical experience; in addition, students will have ample exposure to the outpatient clinic and will be expected to actively participate in pre- and postoperative patient care including ward rounds. Interested students are encouraged to assist in the operating room and take an active role in selected surgical procedures (for example, tonsillectomy, tracheotomy, skin grafts) if they demonstrate the necessary skills.
Due to the broad diversity of experience available, students are encouraged to sign up for four-week rotation, in order to maximize their experience, which will then be organized into weekly rotations among the following services: Head & Neck / Laryngology, Pediatric, Otology / Plastics / Sinus, and Santa Clara.
Prerequisites
MED 208 or INDE 206.
Periods Available
1-12, full-time for two or four weeks. Students are encouraged to sign up for four weeks. 3 students per period (flexible depending on number of subinterns). Hospital to be arranged at start of clerkship.
Reporting Instructions:
Where: 801 Welch Road, 2nd Floor (Janet Teo); Time: 8:00 am.
Units 3 or 6 Drop
Code T Call
Code 0
Director:
Kay Chang, M.D.
Other Faculty
N. Blevins, K. Chang, E. Damrose, W. Fee, R. Goode, P. Hwang, R. Jackler, M. Kaplan, P. Koltai, A. Messner, S. Most, J. Sunwoo, M. Yao, A. Cheng, G. Popelka.
Coordinator
Janet Teo (650-723-5651), 801 Welch Road.
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"S1"=Selective Clerkship Category I (Basics in Clinical Care)
"S2"=Selective Clerkship Category II (Subinternship)
