Otolaryngology Clinical Elective Block

The Emory Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery rotation provides a comprehensive clinical experience for medical students, offering foundational skills and exposure to all subspecialties of otolaryngology.

By the end of the rotation, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of common head and neck conditions
• Perform a thorough head and neck physical examination
• Recognize indications for specialty evaluation or diagnostic testing
• Understand core procedural and diagnostic techniques in otolaryngology

Recommended Texts:
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide by R. Pasha, MD, ENT Secrets by Scholes & Ramakrishnan, and Primary Care Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS).

This is a four-week clinical rotation. Students will rotate through:

• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Grady Memorial Hospital
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Arthur M. Blank Hospital
• Emory Decatur Hospital

These sites provide broad exposure to general otolaryngology, otology/neurotology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck oncology, and pediatric ENT.

• Grand Rounds – Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
• Resident Didactics – Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Rotation-Specific Teaching Sessions

Attendance is expected and integral to the educational experience.

• Medical Knowledge – Active engagement in clinical care and educational sessions; integration of assigned reading with clinical cases
• Patient Care – Participation in rounds, clinics, and operative cases with sound clinical reasoning
• Professionalism – Punctuality, respectful behavior, and completion of all required activities
• Communication & Systems-Based Practice – Clear communication and understanding of multidisciplinary, hospital-based care

• Application – Visiting students must apply through Emory's Visiting Medical Student Program at least two months prior to your intended start date
• Scheduling – Rotations are scheduled in four-week blocks in accordance with the Emory School of Medicine academic calendar
• Attire – Professional dress is required for clinic days. Scrubs for operative days will be provided by the OR
• Expectations – Students must be prompt, professional, and fully engaged. Occasional late cases or scheduling changes should be anticipated