Department of Otolaryngology
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Residency ProgramThe overall goals and objectives of the residency program are:
The Department of Otolaryngology maintains an active educational program, which includes bedside and clinic teaching, operating room instruction, basic science research, and a comprehensive conference schedule in both the basic and clinical sciences. The resident receives broad experience in general otorhinolaryngology, as well as extensive specialized work in head and neck surgery, otologic and neuro-otologic surgery, facial plastic (cosmetic) and reconstructive surgery, rhinologic and sinus surgery, maxillofacial trauma, and pediatric otolaryngology. The residency is a five-year program (the first year is spent in General Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital), with four residents in each incoming year. Overall, the five-year program is designed to give the resident the education and clinical training necessary for progressively increasing responsibility in patient care management. Teaching Hospitals
The Mount Sinai HospitalThe Mount Sinai Hospital has long been recognized as one of the leading teaching hospitals in the world. The 1,100-bed facility is the cornerstone of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The hospital and medical school are located on one campus on the vibrant and exciting Upper East Side of Manhattan. The campus fronts Central Park from 98th - 102nd Streets and is located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York's famed Museum Mile (ten museums and the New York Academy of Medicine in one mile). Each resident spends a minimum of six months at The Mount Sinai Hospital during each of the four years in the residency in otolaryngology. During this time, the resident is responsible for the care of patients of both the full-time and voluntary attending staff, as well as patients admitted through the clinic. The otolaryngology clinic sees over 5,000 patients annually. The Division of Audiology and Communication Disorders at The Mount Sinai Hospital has an active clinical and research program in speech, hearing, and learning disabilities. Areas of special expertise include a voice science and restoration program and a multidisciplinary cleft palate clinic.
The Bronx Veterans Administration HospitalThe Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital is a 378-bed facility located approximately 20 minutes from Mount Sinai. The Hospital has an active Otolaryngology Service with over 4,200 clinic visits per year. It is a major regional referral center, that specializes in the treatment of cancer of the head and neck.
Elmhurst Hospital CenterElmhurst Hospital Center is a 531-bed municipal hospital in the Borough of Queens, located approximately 20 minutes from Mount Sinai. There is a convenient shuttle bus that runs to and from Elmhurst to both Mount Sinai and Queens Hospital Center. Elmhurst Hospital Center provides services to approximately one million people of perhaps the most ethnically mixed community in the world with 20,000 recent immigrants from 112 countries. It has an active otolaryngology clinic with over 8,000 outpatient visits per year. Residents have significant responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care, with appropriate supervision by the attending physicians. Elmhurst Hospital Center is a designated Level One trauma center, with a consequent large volume of patients with blunt and penetrating head and neck injuries treated by the Otolaryngology Service. The resident gains extensive experience in the management of midface and mandibular fractures as well as penetrating injuries to the neck.
Englewood HospitalEnglewood Hospital was incorporated in 1888 as a non-profit, non-sectarian voluntary health care facility devoted to "the care, maintenance and cure of the sick, the injured, and the infirm." It officially opened its doors on June 14, 1890, in a 12-bed wooden building on a three acre tract of land on Engle Street. Now in its second century of service, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has evolved into a major medical and academic institution, providing "world class medicine in a community setting." The rotation at Englewood Hospital is intended to give the resident an exposure to a busy private practice in a community setting. Queens Hospital CenterSince the turn of the century, Queens Hospital Center (QHC), a 292-bed municipal hospital, has provided a range of services to the Southeast and Central Queens community. For more than 75 years, QHC has maintained a standard of excellence, developing new programs and responding with sensitivity and vision to the changing needs of the health care environment. QHC serves a diverse community of approximately 950,000 people providing a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. There are many residency training programs at QHC including Cardiology, Dental Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroeneterology, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Pulmonary. QHC is located only about 20 minutes from Mount Sinai, and there is a convenient shuttle bus service that runs to and from QHC to Mount Sinai and Elmhurst Hospital Center. Description of RotationsThe residency consists of one year of required of general surgery and four required years of otolaryngology training. The required year of general surgery must be done at Mount Sinai. Once accepted into the otolaryngology program, residents who have completed the one year of general surgery do not need to reapply to the otolaryngology residency program. First-year rotations
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Didactics and Resident EducationThe resident education program includes lecture series, conferences, and courses covering the breadth of otolaryngology disciplines. Multidisciplinary Tumor BoardAre conducted every other week throughout the year. All cancer cases from the faculty and clinic practices are presented with the salient aspects of diagnosis and management discussed among the residents and faculty from the departments of radiology, pathology, medical and radiation oncology, as well as from the neurosurgery and oral surgery departments where relevant. Grand RoundsAre conducted weekly and each month is assigned a general theme with the most up to date information on each topic being presented by both local and invited lecturers. Morbidity and Mortality ConferencesAre held monthly with in depth reviews of the important teaching points of the presented cases. Journal ClubsAre held monthly with lively group discussion of the assigned articles moderated by faculty members. Bailey's Chapter ReviewSessions are held three Thursdays of each month. The Bailey's textbook chapters are reviewed, presented, and discussed and supplemented with the most current, relevant literature. Sessions are also moderated by appropriate faculty. Radiology Lecture SeriesAre conducted by renowned head and neck radiologist Peter Som, M.D. Each lecture is focused on a specific anatomical subsite or system within the head and neck with specific attention to embryology, gross anatomy, and both normal and pathologic findings on various imaging modalities. In addition, radiology rounds are held with Dr. Som on alternating Tuesdays to review recent learning cases of interest to the residents and faculty. Home Study CourseResidents participate in the Home Study Course offered by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is a structured course of study and self assessment examinations. Head and Neck AnatomyThe second-year residents are given an introductory dissection course in head and neck surgical anatomy. The course is moderated by Patrick Gannon, Ph.D. and each weekly session is taught by a departmental faculty member specializing in the area of interest. Temporal Bone LabResidents in all four years of otolaryngology training are instructed in temporal bone anatomy and surgery through a bi-annual Temporal Bone Dissection course. Annual Courses and ConferencesOn an annual basis, the Department of Otolaryngology conducts a number of world-renowned postgraduate courses in Head and Neck Surgery, Microvascular Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery, Phonosurgery, Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty, and Paranasal Sinus Surgery. Residents are provided the opportunity to attend these courses and participate in the laboratory sessions. All residents take the annual training examination (national) in otolaryngology as well as departmental examinations. Salaries/BenefitsHealth InsuranceMount Sinai provides health coverage for house officers through the Mount Sinai - United Healthcare Plus. There is a choice of alternative health coverage through several other HMOs. If you participate in the Mount Sinai Health Plan, there are professional discounts that apply to deductibles, co-insurance, and standard (non-maternity) private room charges when services are rendered at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Routine nursery and obstetric care are provided at no cost to the house officer. There is cost-sharing if family coverage is desired. More detailed information regarding all plans is available at the Benefits Office. Mount Sinai offers, at no cost, basic dental coverage, a prescription drug plan, and a vision plan to the house officer. There are enhanced dental plans and family coverage available with a cost-sharing deductible. In addition to the benefits described above, our house officers are entitled to short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Dependent care and tax sheltered annuity plans are also available. Malpractice InsuranceYou will be covered by Mount Sinai at no cost to you. VacationResidents will have four weeks of vacation each year. Educational ExpensesEach resident receives $500 during the PGY-2 year and $1000 per year during the PGY-3 through PGY-5 years. This can be used for educational materials including books and conferences. The department will cover the expenses required for travel to conferences where a resident is presenting material. In addition, the PGY-2 residents are given the Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology text and Bailey's Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology. Academic MeetingsDuring the PGY-2 and PGY-3 years, the department will reimburse travel expenses to national meetings where the resident presents and oral or poster presentation. During the PGY-4 and PGY-5 years, the department will reimburse travel expenses to national meetings where the resident presents oral presentations. Residents also participate in all instructional courses hosted by the department. Annual Salary
Chief Residents receive an additional $1,500 per annum as of July 1, 2002. Meal VouchersResidents at Mount Sinai will receive meal vouchers when they are on call which can be used at any time in the Mount Sinai Cafeteria. HousingThe Mount Sinai Medical Center makes every effort to provide adequate housing for house staff. Resident staff accommodations are offered in a number of modern apartment buildings within walking distance of the Hospital. Standard amenities include 24-hour doorman and intercom security systems; laundry rooms; sundecks, exercise gym and recreation facilities; and outdoor handball and basketball courts. Furnished and unfurnished apartments are available. Larger apartments are available to residents with families. For additional information, please contact: Jiselle A. MacDonaldTel: (212) 241-2258 |
