Otolaryngology - ProMedica
Title of Clerkship: Otolaryngology Elective
Elective Type: Fourth year elective
Department: Surgery
Clerkship Site: ProMedica Physicians Ear, Nose, Throat. Toledo Hospital, Flower Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital
Course Number: ENTS 707
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: ProMedica Physicians; Ear, Nose and Throat; Dr. John Werning and Associates
Elective Description/Requirements:
Designed for students going into Primary Care or related specialty Will be exposed
to common ears, nose, and throat problems, such as recurrent tonsillitis/adenoidectomy,
otitis media/myringotomy and tube insertion, hearing loss/hearing aids, swallowing
problems, hoarseness, dizziness, chronic ear disease, sinusitis/sinus surgery, head
and neck cancer. May work in Audiology and Speech Department.
Length of Clerkship: 2 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Perform a surgical history and physical examination focusing on otolaryngology problems. (EPOs: PC-1, IPC-1, MK-1, MK-4, PC-6, PBL-2)
- Manage patients with basic otolaryngology problems. (EPOs: PC-7, PC-8, MK-4)
- Interpret audiogram, tympanogram, and sinus CT. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7)
- Assist in minor procedures and in the operating room. (EPOs: PC-5)
- Implement a treatment plan for common otolaryngology problems. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7)
- Accurately present patient information concerning the patient’s condition, progress and results of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7)
Professionalism: UT/COMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Interpretation of lab data
- Diagnostic tests/use and interpretation
- Small group discussion
- Teaching rounds
- Ambulatory care experience
Evaluation Methods Employed:
- Clinical competency evaluations
- Professional assessments
- Attendance
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required third year clerkships.
Clerkship Director: Stephanie Pannell, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Aubreigh Miller
Phone Number: 419.383.6939
Email: aubreigh.miller@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: On call and other special requirements will be at the discretion of the preceptor and clerkship director. The student will be required to be in the physician’s office during office hours each day unless otherwise specified by the preceptor.
ECC Approved
September 2023