Description

This course is an introduction to the evaluation and management of diseases of the head and neck. Students attend a clinically oriented lecture series, participate in the outpatient clinics and have closely supervised inpatient responsibility.

Course Objectives

• Become proficient with the head and neck exam
• Be able to treat the most common ENT problems effectively
• Learn when to refer patients

Instructional methodology (approximate # of hours per week)

• Lectures - 3
• Rounds/Discussions - 5
• Patient Contact - 40
• Lab - none
• Patient load - none
• Call - none

Course #: OTOL-851

Description

Intensive clinical experience in otolaryngology head and neck surgery. The student is given direct responsibility for inpatient care and is expected to participate in the operating room (under the personalized instruction of the attending staff).

Course objectives

• Master the head and neck exam
• Become acquainted with the whole spectrum of ENT surgery and medical management
• Able to manage the post-operative inpatient

Instructional methodology (approximate # of hours per week)

• Lectures - 3
• Rounds/Discussions -5
• Patient contact - 28
• Lab - none
• Patient load - none
• Call - 2 nights/week

Description

This elective gives the student an opportunity to pursue a clinical and basic research project for publication. Student must meet with faculty and have project approved prior to registering for this elective.

Course Objectives

• Learn how to setup and complete a chart review project 
• Learn how to setup a basic or clinical science project 
• Learn how to write a scientific paper 

Instructional Methodology

The student will spend approximately (40) hours per week in the laboratory. Grade will be determined upon completion of their project and the effort put forth.

Course #: OTOL-853

 Title: Community-Based General Otolaryngology

 Instructor: Mark J. Hoy, M.D.

 Location: 1280 Johnny Dodds Blvd., Ste. 205

Mt. Pleasant, SC

 Number of students: 1

 Duration: 4 weeks

 Credit hours: 5

 Course offered: year round

Description

Introductory course of general (adult and pediatric) otolaryngology for students interested in pursuing careers in primary care medicine.

Course Objectives

• Perform a comprehensive otolaryngologic history and head and neck exam 
• Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and treating common ENT diseases 
• Recognize when referral to ENT specialist is indicated/necessary
• Appreciate the scope of otolaryngology and its subspecialties 

Instructional Methodology

35-40 per week

• Lectures - none
• Rounds/Discussions - yes
• Patient contact - 80-100
• Lab - none
• Patient load - none
• Call - none

Course #: OTOL-860

 Title: Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Externship

 Instructor: Terry A. Day, M.D.
Co-Instructors: M. Boyd Gillespie, M.D.
Joshua Hornig, M.D.

 Location: Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

 Number of students: 2

 Duration: 4 weeks

 Credit hours: 5

Course offered: Year Round

Description

This course is an introduction to the evaluation and management of tumors of the head and neck. Students will function as an acting extern and will be responsible for learning the outpatient and inpatient care of patients with tumors of the head and neck. The student will be comfortable with the full head and neck exam, diagnostic evaluation, and perioperative management of head and neck tumor patients.

Course Objectives

• Become proficient with the head and neck exam
• Understand and manage the diagnosis of head and neck tumors
• Review the treatment, inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative care of head and neck tumor patients 

Instructional Methodology

• Lectures - 3
• Rounds/Discussions - 5
• Patient contact - 40
• Lab - none
• Patient load - 2-4
• Call - optional

Course #: OTOL-970

 Title: Head and Neck Oncology Research

 Instructor: Terry A. Day, M.D.
Co-Instructors: M. Boyd Gillespie, M.D.
Joshua Hornig, M.D.

 Location: Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC

 Number of students: 2

 Duration: 4 weeks

 Credit hours: 5

Course offered: Year Round

Description

This course is an introduction to head and neck oncology research. Projects include basic science bench research, translational research, and clinical research. Ongoing research in the head and neck tumor program includes immunotherapy, molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, cancer prevention and control, and speech/swallowing or dental/masticatory outcomes. The student will choose one project to pursue and will develop research methods, analyze results, and present following completion of the rotation. The student will be mentored by a clinician and basic scientist throughout the month.

Course Objectives

• Become proficient in the pathogenesis of head and neck cancer 
• Develop a research protocol and learn laboratory techniques 
• Complete a research project in head and neck cancer resulting in a poster or oral presentation of the conclusions 

Instructional Methodology

• Lectures - 5
• Rounds/Discussions - 5
• Patient contact - none
• Lab - 25
• Patient load - none
• Call - optional