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Otolaryngology, Head and Surgery

Code Type Sponsor
OTOR.8002 Clinical
  1. Aisha Yacoub Y. S. Larem, MD
Department Location
  1. Surgery
  1. ENT Section, Ambulatory Care Center, Hamad Medical Corporation
Max Students Prerequisites
2
  1. Surgery Clerkship
  2. One Month Cancellation Notice
Description

An elective course in otolaryngology for medical college students typically spans a four-week duration and aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine and surgery. The objectives of such a rotation may include:

  • Learn about diagnosis and management of common ENT conditions, including otitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis.
  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, and throat.
  • Learn common clinical presentations of ENT conditions and management
  • Learn how to take history and do examination
  • Learn about diagnostic tools
  • Attend didactic session, morning report, tutorials and case discussions for in-depth learning and stay updated with the latest guidelines and research in otolaryngology.
  • Patient safety and ethical aspects

Students attend outpatient and inpatient clinics, ENT OR, participate in didactic sessions, and gain a comprehensive understanding of otolaryngology by the end of the elective.