Ear, Nose, and Throat Curriculum – Students will have to learn and be tested on the following information laid out in the curriculum*. All information can be accessed in the resources and lecture videos listed below the curriculum.
Patient Care
1. Be able to diagnose common sinus and nasal conditions that are seen in clinic by A&I subspecialists.
2. Be able to determine when a patient with recurrent sinusitis or nasal obstruction should be referred to an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
3. Be able to treat acute sinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis.
4. Be able to select appropriate radiographic tests including CT scans, MRI, and other radiographic studies for the diagnosis of nasal and sinus disease.
Medical Knowledge:
1. Be able to interpret CT scans, MRI, and other radiographic studies in adults and children.
2. Describe the major clinical manifestations of acute sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and anatomic abnormalities of the nose and sinuses, and naso-sinal masses.
3. Describe the pathogenic mechanisms of acute sinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis.
4. Describe the clinical presentation and management of acute sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and anatomic abnormalities of the nose and sinuses, and naso-sinal masses.
5. Describe the indications for laboratory tests that would be useful in the evaluation of acute sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and anatomic abnormalities of the nose and sinuses, and naso-sinal masses.
6. Be able to describe the basic treatment strategies for acute sinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis.
7. Be able to describe indications and interpretation of testing for acute sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and anatomic abnormalities of the nose and sinuses, and naso-sinal masses conditions.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
1. Develop an organized evidence-based approach to the evaluation of common sinus and nasal conditions that are seen in clinic by A&I subspecialists.
2. Develop and present an organized, evidence-based approach to the evaluation of diseases referred to an ENT clinic, including obtaining the history, performing laboratory evaluation, and formulating a differential diagnosis.
3. Develop and present an organized, evidence-based approach to the evaluation of diseases referred to an ENT clinic.
4. Using computerized databases, be able to locate information to interpret the tests required for proper evaluation of diseases referred to an ENT clinic.
5. Be able to use the EMR to write treatment plans, including action plans for diseases referred to an ENT clinic, and instructions for medication use.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
1. Describe to children and parents the meaning and uses of terms that describe common sinus and nasal conditions
2. Be able to effectively demonstrate the use of medications prescribed by ENT providers to patients and parents.
3. Be able to describe to children and parents the risks and benefits of ENT procedures commonly used in the evaluation of diseases pertinent to Allergy & Immunology clinical practice.
Professionalism:
1. In conducting interviews with older children and parents, solicit input from both in developing diagnostic and treatment plans.
2. Understand when assent from a minor is required for procedures and tests.
3. After ordering laboratory and radiologic tests, follow up by discussing results with attending and notifying patient/family of interpretation and implications for care.
Systems-Based Practice:
1. Be able to update appropriate sections in medical records to reflect diseases referred to an ENT physician that are pertinent to Allergy & Immunology clinical practice.
*Ear, Nose, and Throat Medicine Curriculum – This curriculum is a curriculum formed by the University of Vanderbilt Medical School.