School of Medicine and Health Sciences Poster Presentations
Poster Number
211
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
3-2016
Abstract
It has been well identified in previous literature that there is a lack of otolaryngology teaching for general practitioners. There is not currently a standardized curriculum for otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education or during residency for those pursuing a general field such as Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Family Medicine. While the need for more exposure to otolaryngology within these fields has been well documented, as 25% of primary care complaints are otolaryngology related, little has been done to identify the best method for educational intervention. Important topics for inclusion in such a curriculum have been identified and methods of teaching (online learning modules, case-based group learning sessions, physical exam skills, simulation activities, etc) have been proposed. This study will expand on prior research by surveying internal medicine residents and otolaryngology residency program directors for their opinions on how to incorporate a curriculum for otolaryngology. Residency program directors were chosen due to their experience with the nature, volume and content of referrals from primary care. Internal medicine residents were chosen due to their unique perspective on how to deliver a subspecialty curriculum within the scope of their current training. This data will further inform the ideal setting and format for an otolaryngology curriculum and identify how to incorporate it into primary care training. Improving education, and therefore confidence, in management of common otolaryngic conditions amongst general practitioners will ultimately enhance patient care.
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Otolaryngology for Internal Medicine: Increasing Exposure to Otolaryngology Using Computer Assisted Instruction
It has been well identified in previous literature that there is a lack of otolaryngology teaching for general practitioners. There is not currently a standardized curriculum for otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education or during residency for those pursuing a general field such as Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Family Medicine. While the need for more exposure to otolaryngology within these fields has been well documented, as 25% of primary care complaints are otolaryngology related, little has been done to identify the best method for educational intervention. Important topics for inclusion in such a curriculum have been identified and methods of teaching (online learning modules, case-based group learning sessions, physical exam skills, simulation activities, etc) have been proposed. This study will expand on prior research by surveying internal medicine residents and otolaryngology residency program directors for their opinions on how to incorporate a curriculum for otolaryngology. Residency program directors were chosen due to their experience with the nature, volume and content of referrals from primary care. Internal medicine residents were chosen due to their unique perspective on how to deliver a subspecialty curriculum within the scope of their current training. This data will further inform the ideal setting and format for an otolaryngology curriculum and identify how to incorporate it into primary care training. Improving education, and therefore confidence, in management of common otolaryngic conditions amongst general practitioners will ultimately enhance patient care.
Comments
Presented at: GW Research Days 2016