Otolaryngology Electives

Surgery Sub-I

SURG 5007

Category: Sub-I
Classification: Selective
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator                                                          Eligible: Enrichment Only
Months Offered: All, on Augusta Campus only

Course Description: In this course, students will function as substitute interns on a surgical service. Students are lottery assigned to a specific surgical service and will function as an integral part of that service. Students are expected to initiate the clinical database, begin diagnostic measures and where possible, perform surgical procedures with supervision. Additionally, students will participate in teaching responsibilities, conferences, clinics, operating and night call experiences of the service. Surgical services include Acute Care Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant, Urology and Vascular Surgery. 

 

Otolaryngology Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5252

This course requires application using VSLO or other arrangements made by the student. Off-Campus Elective Form and supporting documents Required.

Category: Clinical
Classification: Off-Campus
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Months Offered: All

Course Description: This course is designed for students to participate in an Otolaryngology rotation at another medical school or institution.

 

 

Otolaryngology Externship

SURG 5254

*  Students are eligible after completing either Surgery or OBGYN clerkship.*

Category: Clinical
Classification: 4wks, 2wks (Introductory Elective, M3 students only)
Contact: Surgery Clerkship Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                              Eligible: Clerkship/Enrichment 
Months Offered: All

Course Description: This course will familiarize students with diseases of the ears, nose and throat and will emphasize diagnostic techniques to include physical examination, radiologic testing, audiometrics and endoscopic procedures. Students are introduced to the principles of head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, endoscopy and neurotology. They will participate and observe the specialty of Otolaryngology by participating in the care of clinic and hospital patients. 

This elective is not repeatable; credit is given for the rotation taken first, 2wks or 4wks, but not both.