Perform accurate, thorough histories and physicals on patients in a timely fashion
Determine appropriate diagnostic studies (laboratory, radiology, other) for individual patients in a problem-focused, cost-effective manner
Develop a differential diagnosis for the patient’s complaint
Initiate an appropriate management plan under the supervision of the faculty member
Perform basic procedures without immediate faculty supervision
Develop competency in the perioperative evaluation of otolaryngic patients, including appropriate preoperative testing, consultations, clearances and informed consent
Competence in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common areas of otolaryngologic disease through clinical experience, educational conferences, and textbook/journal readings
Become competent in the intra-operative preparation of the patient for laryngological, facial plastic, and head and neck procedures, including patient positioning, surgical prepping, case-specific instrumentation (microscope, etc.), pharmacologic prophylaxis, premedication, and airway concerns
Acquire skills for intensive care and ward unit care of the postoperative and perioperative otolaryngology/head and neck surgery patient care
Perform head and neck wound care, including debridement, dressing techniques, drainage procedures
Assess emergent and inpatient consultations (ICU, floors, emergency department)
Develop competence in determining which patients require immediate intervention (i.e. airway, bleeding, trauma, infection)
Perform fundamental inpatient/outpatient procedures
Understand the postoperative rehabilitation of head and neck patients including voice, speech, and swallowing restoration
Recognize and treat head and neck surgical complications
Become skillful in first-assistantship and resident surgeon in operative procedures
Appropriately and efficiently manage the perioperative course of hospitalized and discharged patients, including routine and unexpected outcomes
