Journal article
Reflections: Starting an Otolaryngology Medical Student Interest Group
Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, v 162(2)
01 Feb 2020
PMID: 31684827
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Abstract
A decline in applicants for otolaryngology residency spots has been reported. Several possible factors include the lack of exposure to otolaryngology, the lack of role models, work-life balance, and the competitiveness of otolaryngology as a deterrent. Our institution started a medical student interest group to address several of these factors. Key stakeholders who were engaged in this process included medical students, otolaryngology residents, and faculty members. Sustainability of the interest group was investigated with funding and succession planning. Early exposure to otolaryngology through shadowing in the operating room and research projects were initiated with a database on a website. Logistics of starting a club and organizing a clinical skills session were discussed. Awareness of our specialty and branding of the interest group as otolaryngology versus ear, nose, and throat were debated. Starting a medical student interest group in otolaryngology may be an excellent way to foster interest in our specialty.
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Details
- Title
- Reflections: Starting an Otolaryngology Medical Student Interest Group
- Creators
- Amanda Hu - University of British Columbia
- Publication Details
- Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, v 162(2)
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 2
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000497276000001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85074870614
- Other Identifier
- 991019298901304721
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- Otorhinolaryngology
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