Electives
Senior Elective in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Course Director - Neil Chheda, MD
Course Coordinator - Nicolle Rutledge
Course Goals
- To acquaint students with dx, tx, and follow-up of patients with head and neck cancer, otologic and laryngeal disorders, and pediatric and cosmetic/reconstructive problems.
- To provide students with exposure to clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the head and neck.
- To review and enhance the students knowledge of head and neck anatomy, and laryngeal and auditory physiology.
- To train students to perform a detailed head and neck exam.
- To allow students to act as interns with a surgical subspecialty.
Course Setting
Outpatient setting at the Hampton Oaks (community based) and Shands ENT Clinics. Inpatient and surgical care at Shands Hospital. Students rotate with the otolaryngology residents participating in the outpatient, inpatient and surgical arena.
For the full list of duties required of this elective, refer to the Senior Elective page (PDF).
Externship
If you are a 4th year medical student interested in rotating with our department, please contact the University of Florida Office of Medical Education for more infromation.
Amy Roberson
Chapman Education Center
P.O. Box 100213
Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone (352) 273-8581
Fax (352) 846-0622
Junior Elective in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Course Director - Neil Chheda, MD
Course Cooridnator - Nicolle Rutledge
Course Goals
- To acquaint students with dx, tx, and follow-up of patients with head and neck cancer, otologic and laryngeal disorders, and pediatric and cosmetic/reconstructive problems.
- To provide students with exposure to clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the head and neck.
- To review and enhance the students knowledge of head and neck anatomy, and laryngeal and auditory physiology.
- To train students to perform a detailed head and neck exam.
- To allow students to act as interns with a surgical subspecialty.
Course Setting
Outpatient setting at the Hampton Oaks (community based) and Shands ENT Clinics. Inpatient and surgical care at Shands Hospital. Students rotate with the otolaryngology residents participating in the outpatient, inpatient and surgical arena.
For the full list of duties required of this elective, refer to the Junior Elective page (PDF).
Primary care elective in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, E2
Course Director - Neil Chheda, MD
Couse Coordinator - Nicolle Rutledge
Course Goals
- To acquaint students considering careers in primary care fields with the management of the most common otolaryngologic disorders they will encounter in their practice.
- To better prepare students to independently manage patients with routine otolaryngologic disorders by allowing them to evaluate and treat such conditions under the supervision of a faculty member.
- To educate students as to the proper utilization of otolaryngologic consultation.
- To provide a detailed understanding of the management of otitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, hoarseness, tonsillitis, skin cancers, and hearing problems via small group discussions and direct patient care.
Course Setting
Outpatient setting at the Hampton Oaks (community based) and Shands ENT Clinics. Inpatient and surgical care are not emphasized but available to the student desiring a wider perspective.
For the full list of duties required of this elective, refer to the Senior Elective E2 page (PDF).
Online References
For the rotation you may borrow Ear, Nost, and Throat Diseases, a Pocket Reference, by W Becker, HH Naumann, & CR Pfaltz. It is a brief primer on otolaryngology. It can be obtained from the Otolaryngology office and must be returned to receive a grade for the course.
Other references:
- Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Editor: Bailey. (readable text)
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Editor: Cummings (good reference)
- Pediatric Otolaryngology. Editor: Bluestone (good pediatric reference)
All students are welcome to attend the resident didactic sessions, but only students rotating in July are required to attend. A lecture schedule is provided on this website. A copy of the schedule can be obtained from the ENT office.
