Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
SECOND-YEAR CURRICULUM
During this year, six months are spent on a research rotation where investigative techniques are encouraged. Each resident conducts a research project and is directed by an individual advisor. A publishable article is required. The resident is encouraged to devise his/her research program with the guidance and support of the resident research committee of the department. Basic research projects can be undertaken with the supervision of the staff at the Oregon Hearing Research Center, the Center for Epithelial Malignancy, or under the auspices of the clinical faculty. During this period, anatomic and temporal bone dissection are required. Of the remaining six months, three are spent on the general sinus service and three months on the plastic surgery/trauma service. During these rotations, emphasis is on introduction to endoscopic sinus surgery, and facial plastic procedures including septoplastics, rhinoplastics and facial trauma.
The resident attends an intensive temporal bone course. Local courses in rhinoplasty or sinus surgery are available. The resident presents regularly at grand rounds, journal club and presents a review paper.
Attendance at local and regional meetings is expected, and the resident is encouraged to present research paper(s) at national meetings.
During this year, the resident has further exposure to audiology, pathology and radiation oncology.
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