Curriculum

The Otolaryngology Physician Assistant Fellowship is a comprehensive 52-week program in which you will evaluate and treat the full gamut of outpatient head and neck problems. In addition, you will:

• Perform minor office procedures
• Serve as First Assistant in major head and neck procedures
• Coordinate admissions and inpatient care
• Assist with on-call responsibilities

Your learning experience will include the following areas:

• ORL-HNS Equipment
  - Fiber optic
  - Microscope
  - Video/Strobe
• History & Physical Exam
• Ear Pathology
  - Trauma
  - Hearing loss
  - Vertigo/balance
  - Facial Nerve
  - Infections and treatment
  - Tumor detection
• Nasal/Sinus pathology
  - Trauma
  - Epistaxis
  - Infections and treatment
  - Tumor detection
• Pharynx/Oral cavity pathology
  - Infections and treatment
  - Tumor detection
  - Odontogenic pathology
• Salivary Gland pathology
  - Infections and treatment
  - Tumor detection
• Laryngeal pathology
  - Infections and treatment
  - Tumor detection
  - Voice disorders
• Neck
  -Infections and treatment
  -Tumor recognition
  -Thyroid disease
• Radiographic Interpretation
• Applied Pharmacology

Grading or Evaluation
Evaluation of your performance in each rotation includes the preceptor(s) ongoing evaluation of clinical performance, written midterm examination and, where appropriate and possible, a site visit by program faculty.

Successful completion of all clinical rotations, program seminars, formal presentations, activities and the program mid-term and preparation of an academic paper is required for graduation.

Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include:

• Written examination
• Demonstration of skills
• Self-assessment exercises
• Faculty reviews

Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.

Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.