OTO 950 Research in Otolaryngology, 4 credits

The objective of the course is to provide a research opportunity for fourth-year medical students to participate in ongoing research projects within the department.

The cell culture lab affords an opportunity for basic research, working with in vitro cultures, in vitro chemosensitivity testing for new chemotherapeutic agents or designing an individual research project.

Clinical research is available in a number of forms ranging from head and neck oncology to general otolaryngology, otology, pediatric otolaryngology and infectious disease and immunology.

Research students are restricted to nonclinical work or clinical work which specifically does not interfere with other students assigned for clinical clerkships or preceptorships at that facility (see OTO 809 and OTO 811) or with that attending (OTO 820).

Prior to registering for a research elective, students will need to meet with Dr. Milling regarding project and work with the department to find a faculty mentor. Students should discuss project ideas with their mentor and provide a short description of the research they would like to conduct during the elective. Students will then take this description to the department chair and/or course director for approval. After obtaining approval, students will complete a drop/add form, working with the appropriate department/course coordinators and send the completed form to the registrar in order to register for the research elective.

Students must contact the course coordinator prior to registering.

Prerequisite: MS3 or MS4

Modules A-K  Blocks: 2-4 (not available Block 1 for third year students)

Number of students: 1

Course Coordinator: Beverly Hurley