ENT Curriculum

Medical Knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding of common disorders of the ear and their treatment

Topic                             Web resources  Text

Dizziness/vertigo

Otolithic repositioning

Up to Date

Hearing Loss

 

Up to Date
American Family Physician

Tinnitus

 

Up to Date
American Family Physician

Otitis Externa

Houston images

American Family Physician

TM Perforation

Houston images

 

Otitis Media

University of Texas
ENT Powerpoint

Up to Date

 

Demonstrate an understanding of common disorders of the nose

Topic                             Web resources  Text

Epistaxis

 

emedicine

Sinusitis

Houston images 1
Houston images 2

American Family Physician

Nasal Fracture

Houston images

 

Rhinitis

ENT video

American Family Physician

 

Demonstrate an understanding of common disorders of the mouth and throat

Topic                             Web resources  Text

Indications for tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in child or adult

Dr. Quinn’s Powerpoint presentation
Houston images

 

Oral Lesions

Houston images

 

Hoarseness

ENT Powerpoint video

 

Stridor/Croup

Audio

American Family Physician

Common HIV Oral Manifestations

   

Oropharyngeal Infections:

   

Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, stomatitis, herpangina

Houston images

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of common disorders of the neck:

Topic                             Web resources  Text

Neck Mass

   

Thyroid Nodule

   

Epiglottis

   

TMJ Syndrome

   

Sleep Apnea/Snoring

   

Salivary Gland Disease

   

Facial Nerve Paralysis

   

Demonstrate understanding of the medical treatment, surgical treatment and referral criteria for epistaxis, sinusitis, chronic otitis media, hoarseness, neck masses and hearing loss

 

Patient Care

Topic                             Web resources  Text

Demonstrate ability to take an appropriate history for an adult or pediatric patient with an ENT / head and neck problem

   

Demonstrate understanding of the clinical anatomy and normal growth and development of the ears, nose, larynx, pharynx, neck and face

   

Demonstrate primary care approach to common problems of the oropharynx

   

Appropriately order and interpret audiograms, tympanograms, sinus radiographs and other ENT imaging studies

   

Demonstrate understanding of

   

cerumen removal

   

nasal cautery

   

wick insertion (otitis externa)

   

Pneumatic otoscopy

   

nasal packing (anterior)

   

nasal packing (posterior)

   

removal Wharton's duct calculus

   

fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy

   
 

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

Demonstrate clear communication with patient regarding their medical issues in a culturally sensitive manner

Demonstrate team oriented communication and foster working relationships with other member of the care team or specialist colleagues

 

Professionalism

Demonstrate a high degree of professional responsibility in managing patients with Otolaryngology-related problems by referral coordination, direct management and follow up.

Demonstrate professional demeanor, attire and appearance in all settings.

 

Understanding the challenges of living with hearing impairment for the patient and their family.

Recognition of the physician's own level of competence in handling otolaryngologic problems and the need for further consultation as appropriate.

 

Practice-Based Learning

Assess the practice models on this rotations for evidence of practice-based learning and identify opportunities that would be appropriate for the this medical area.

Identify a learning opportunity within your clinic practice that could be studied to improve the care for patient with Otolaryngology-related problems.

 

Systems-Based Practice

Learn how to access the appropriate services for patients with Otolaryngology-related problems and the impact of utilization management for these patients.

Demonstrate understanding of the role of the PCP in the immediate and after-care of patients with Otolaryngology-related diagnoses.