Pediatric Otolaryngology – Nationwide Toledo
Title of Clerkship: Pediatric Otolaryngology Elective
Elective Type: Fourth year elective
Department: Pediatric
Clerkship Site: Nationwide Toledo Hospital
Course Number: PEDS 702
Blocks available: All
Number of students per block: 1
Faculty: Nationwide Toledo Pediatric ENT (Dr. Elmaraghy, Dr. Sheehan, Dr. Walz)
Elective Description/Requirements:
Designed for students pursuing Otolaryngology residency. This clerkship is designed
to expose medical students to common pediatric ear, nose and throat problems such
as recurrent tonsillitis, otitis media, hearing loss, swallowing problems, hoarseness,
dizziness, chronic ear disease, sinusitis, maxilla facial trauma, snoring, sleep apnea,
and head and neck cancer. Will spend time in Audiology, have a reading list and be
expected to give a 15–20-minute presentation.
Length of Clerkship: 4 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, PC-9, MK-4, MK-7)
- Interpret audiogram, tympanogram, and sinus CT. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7)
- Write a complete patient order including interpretation of laboratory and radiographic/imaging studies. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7)
- Assist in minor procedures and in the operating room. (EPOs: PC-5)
- Synthesize the clinical information to formulate a differential diagnosis and formulate a plan. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-6, MK-7, PC-6, PC-7)
- Manage and monitor the pre- and post- operative 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-1, 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:
- M4 Clinical Elective assessment
- Presentation
- Attendance
- Ambulatory care experience
- Clinical case presentations/discussions
- Independent study
- Interpretation of lab data
- Department conferences
Prerequisites: Successful completion of required third year clerkships.
Clerkship Director: Dr. Rajat Kaul, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Joseph Osinski
Phone Number: 419.291.0377
Email: joseph.osinski@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
May 2025