Otolaryngology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

The Otolaryngology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ENT-ACR) is a four-week rotation designed to provide a comprehensive sub-internship otolaryngology experience during the Phase III Gateway WUSM Curriculum. A typical schedule would include 2 weeks on the Head and Neck Service at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and 2 weeks on the Pediatric Otolaryngology Service at St. Louis Children's Hospital, although different service assignments may be considered at times based on availability. During the ACR, students will get direct practice with patient care, common bedside procedures (e.g., dressing changes, flexible Naso laryngoscopy; control of epistaxis; laceration repair), assisting in the operating room, and continuity of care via the clinic and inpatient rounding. They are expected to be active team members – helping with morning rounds, taking responsibility for assigned patients, communicating plans with nursing staff, and assisting with progress notes and orders. Throughout the day students are expected to maintain communication with staff regarding patient care and provide updates to otolaryngology residents and attendings. ACR students take two 12-hour weekend calls during the rotation, taken alongside the on-call ENT resident. Additional weekend assistance with rounds and cases will mirror internship expectations. Students interested in ENT as a career are encouraged to take the ENT ACR towards the beginning of Phase 3. Those who did not have a prior ENT rotation while on their Phase 2 Surgery Clerkship should touch base with the course directors for guidance.