2W: Introduction to Otolaryngology

School of Medicine

Students will join the attendings, fellows, and residents on the Head and Neck Division of the Department of Otolaryngology. This service provides surgical care for patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including tumor resection and reconstruction, as well as airway reconstruction. It is a busy service which carries the largest inpatient census in our department. Students will see patients in the office and hospital setting, intra-operatively and post-operatively. Students will also have the opportunity to work with our speech pathologists and physical therapists as well. Students will participate in our weekly multi-disciplinary tumor board to better understand both surgical and non-surgical management of head and neck tumors. At the conclusion of the two weeks, students will be able to take a directed history, perform a basic head and neck examination, and observe and understand the basic surgical approaches to tumors of the head and neck. They will also understand basic reconstructive options for head and neck defects. Most importantly, they will understand the multi-disciplinary approach to patients with head and neck cancers.