During the fourth and fifth years, you have increased responsibility in surgical procedures, patient management, teaching, conferences and the residents' clinic. During the fifth year, a required four-week rotation in facial cosmetic surgery is taken at an outside facility. You can elect to spend up to six months devoted to a special area or research. As chief resident in your sixth year, you are responsible for management of the residents' clinic. You coordinate educational conferences for the junior residents, working closely with the full-time faculty.
Surgical experience is extensive and comprehensive.
This training program is designed to fulfill the requirements for board certification in otolaryngology and prepare you for either a full-time academic position or for clinical practice in otolaryngology.