I. Head and Neck Anatomy Lab
Director: TBD
Staff: Drs. Myers, Truelson
Schedule: Every two years, Saturday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Purpose: To provide supervised, practical experience in the anatomy of the head and neck region necessary for performing surgery in this region. Regional anatomy will be reviewed, plus indications and techniques for common procedures.
Methodology: Four HIV-negative, full-body cadavers are provided each day. Two residents will be assigned per cadaver side. Faculty and chief residents lead the sessions.
Attendance: Required for all Otolaryngology residents.
II. Temporal Bone Lab
Director: TBD
Staff: Drs. Roland, Marple
Schedule: Monthly, first or second Saturday, 8:30-11 AM
Purpose: To provide supervised, practical experience in drilling temporal bones in order to learn the anatomy necessary for performing common otologic procedures. Technique of drilling will also be emphasized. Anatomy of the middle ear and temporal bone, indications and techniques for procedures, and alternative methodologies will be reviewed in the didactic portion.
Methodology: Using the operating microscope, drills, and appropriate otologic instruments, residents drill out fresh temporal bones to thoroughly demonstrate and familiarize themselves with relevant anatomy. Correlation between these dissections and clinical procedures is provided. Faculty supervision is present to assist in the learning process.
Attendance: Required for all Otolaryngology residents
III. Basic Science Core Lectures
Director: TBD
Staff: Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, others as needed
Schedule: Three times per year, Sat, 8:30 AM-12:00noon.
Purpose: To provide didactic instruction in the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose and paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx, serving as a groundwork for clinical information. Lectures also present such basic information as immunology, pharmacology, and genetics, as applicable to the discipline of otorhinolaryngology.
Methodology: Didactic lectures will be presented, along with a list of references and appropriate supporting material. Ample opportunity for questions will be provided.
Attendance: Mandatory for residents in the first and last years of their Otolaryngology residencies, encouraged for other residents as their needs dictate.
