I would note that facial cosmetic surgery is not a Royal College requirement for a training program in otolaryngology and is not subject to examination at the fellowship level. The academic program of the Department has evolved over many years and is regularly reviewed. Practical training in audiology, vestibular testing and temporal bone dissection are held on selected Friday afternoons throughout the academic year. Clinical teaching takes place on the wards, in the ambulatory clinics and in the operating rooms on a daily basis. Written, multiple choice and oral examinations take place each of the last three years and are used primarily to ensure that progress is being made at an appropriate rate and serve to provide feedback to the resident.
Resident research is a strong component of the otolaryngology training program.
Residents are required to complete a project each of the last three years. Participation in research is optional in the first two years of core surgical training. The research projects are presented by the residents at Residents' Day held each spring and awards are given. Selected Friday afternoons following the lectures are kept free for completion of research projects however, much of the work takes place on evenings and weekends. Over the years, our residents have performed well at national and international meetings and in the last five years they have won awards in competition with residents from across Canada and North America.