Research in Facial Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery

Course No.:  OTOL 701A
Duration:  6-12 weeks
Credits:  2
Term:  Any
Prereq:  None
Contact:  Dr. Ted Cook, 4-5678, or Dr. Mark Wax, 4-5355

This research offering is intended to acquaint students with the basic pretexts of research project design and execution. Research topics are chosen in consultation with Drs. Cook & Cohen and should focus on basic soft tissue and flap surgical principles and physiology. (Offered on a part-time basis only)

Research Physiology of Hearing

Course No.:  OTOL 701B
Duration:  6 weeks
Credits:  2
Term:  Any
Prereq:  None
Contact:  Dr. Alfred Nuttall, 4-8032

Students become acquainted with the mechanical and electrical physiology of the inner ear and how they are measured. Techniques related to otacoustic emissions are also presented. Students will design and conduct a study project during a portion of the course. The physiology of the blood microcirculation of the cochlea is an alternate area of study.

Special Topics in Auditory Research

Course No.:  OTOL 701C
Duration:  6-12 weeks
Credits:  2
Term:  Any
Prereq:  None
Contact:  Dr. Dennis Trune, 4-8032

Basic and applied research in (1) agents that damage the ear, including ototoxic drugs, excessive noise, aging, and other factors; (2) tinnitus, including measurement, treatment, and investigation of underlying mechanisms; and (3) development of new devices (implantable hearing aid, novel equipment for testing hearing, etc.) Depending on the topic chosen, students may be involved in one or more of the following: animal or human electrophysiology, histology, computer applications, and/or testing and interviewing patients.

Clinical Research Otolaryngology Chart Reviews (Retrospective Studies)

Course No.:  OTOL 701E
Duration:  6 weeks
Credits:  1.5
Term:  Spring, Summer
Prereq:  MS1 or MS2 only
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

This otolaryngology elective emphasizes clinical research. This will involve literature searches and chart reviews to produce publishable papers on the Oregon Health Sciences Otolaryngology clinical experiences of medical/surgical care.

Research:  Otacoustic Emissions in Experimental Animals

Course No.:  OTOL 701F
Duration:  6 weeks
Credits:  2
Term:  Any
Prereq:  None
Contact:  Dr. Tianying Ren, 4-8032

This course acquaints students with the acoustically and electrically evoked otacoustic emissions, including the generation and application of otacoustic emissions. Students will perform the surgery to expose the cochlea in guinea pig or gerbil, and collect, process, and interpret the otacoustic emission data.

Medical/Surgical Otolaryngology

Course No.:  OTOL 709A
Duration:  4 weeks
Credits:  6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 and above
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

The student will function as a sub-intern during this four week rotation. In-house call is encouraged every 4th night, and students will be expected to track patients assigned to the Head and Neck service throughout the patient's hospital stay including planned and emergent surgery. The student will be required to complete a written and oral case presentation at Grand Rounds, including a literature review to answer specific clinical problems illustrated by the chosen case. This is an intense clerkship experience reserved for those students who are seriously considering a residency in Otolaryngology. Maximum number of students, 2 per block. This elective is also offered to non-OHSU students.

Microvascular Reconstruction & Rehabilitation

Course No.:  OTOL 709B
Duration:  4 weeks
Credits:  6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 and above
Contact:  Dr. Mark Wax, 4-5355

The student will function as a sub-intern during this four week rotation. They will be an integral part of the Microvascular reconstructive team. It is expected that the student will see patients in the clinic, follow them to the operating room and while they are hospitalized. Surgical exposure will be intense with opportunity to first assist. It is expected that the student will participate in a clinical project that will be published. This elective is also offered to non-OHSU students.

Ambulatory Care in Otolaryngology

Course No.:  OTOL 709C
Duration:  2 weeks
Credits:  3
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 and above
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

This elective offers an ambulatory care experience in a busy otolaryngology practice. It is primarily designed to provide intense clinical experience at OHSU or the Portland Metropolitan area. Requirements during this rotation include attendance at grand rounds every Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at OHSU, specific reading assignments. No in-house call is required although students are encouraged to consider taking emergency room call with their assigned otolaryngologist. This elective is also offered to non-OHSU students. Maximum number of students, 2 per block.

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Course No.:  OTOL 709E
Duration:  2-4 weeks
Credits:  3-6
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS3 and above
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

This elective offers experience in the ambulatory care setting for office visits as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques in the operating room. Requirements during this rotation include attendance at Grand Rounds every Monday morning from 9:00 am- 11:00 am at OHSU; specific reading assignments and viewing of 4 videotapes showing operative techniques in facial plastic surgery. No in-house call is required. Maximum number of students, 2 per block

Soft Tissue Technique Practicum

Course No.:  OTOL 709F
Duration:  2 4-hour sessions
Credits:  1
Term:  Any
Prereq:  None
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

Practical application of soft tissue surgical techniques using video tape instruction segments as well as individual instruction by Head and Neck surgeons during a two day intensive course. The focus would be on techniques for soft tissue surgery with particular emphasis for those that are applicable around the face. The basic principles of soft tissue surgery proceeding to moderately advanced techniques will be taught. Incisions, excisions, appropriate instrument usage and broad variety of wound closure techniques would be taught (subcuticular suturing, deep suturing, surface suturing and staple usage). Surface flaps of all types (advancement, rotation, interposition, Rhombic, bilobed) Z-plasty and scar camouflage surgery are included. Maximum number of students 8 - Minimum number of students 2.

Observational Preceptorship in Otolaryngology

Course No.:  OTOL 709G
Duration:  6-12 weeks
Credits:  1-2
Term:  Any
Prereq:  MS1 or MS2 only
Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

This preceptorship is organized through the Department of Otolaryngology with outside physicians and is largely observational. This preceptorship is for first and second year students and requires a minimum outside effort other than attendance. It meets one half day per week with that specific day being organized with the preceptor. Maximum number of students, 2 per block.

Otolaryngology Special Elective

Course No.:  OTOL 709X
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Contact:  Laura Cox, 4-5674

Students may make special arrangements with the department for individual programs of study.

Otolaryngology Maxillofacial Surgery/Away

Course No.:  OTOL 709Z
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Medical students are responsible for making their own arrangements for an away rotation, including receiving the department's review and approval prior to leaving for the rotation. The student must submit approval forms to Education and Student Affairs Office prior to leaving for rotation.