| Undergraduate otolaryngology education in Canadian medical schools. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18818550 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: To examine the quantity and nature of undergraduate otolaryngology instruction in the Canadian medical school system and to present the management of the undergraduate otolaryngology curriculum at the University of Toronto medical school with a yearly enrolment of 224 students. STUDY DESIGN: Survey questionnaire and narrative description. METHODS: A structured one-page survey was administered to the education directors of all 16 Canadian medical schools. The administration of core learning material, scheduling, patient encounter logging, and student and instructor evaluations with computerized, on-line systems at the University of Toronto was described. RESULTS: Rotations in otolaryngology were highly variable across medical schools. Mandatory rotations in otolaryngology were identified in only 6 of the 16 undergraduate curricula. The average length of clinical experience in schools with mandatory rotations was 4.6 days. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of Canadian medical graduates complete their undergraduate training with minimal clinical experience in otolaryngology. There is a clear discrepancy between the quantity and perceived need for training. To provide a thorough and equitable exposure to otolaryngology, a curriculum with standardized lectures and evaluation procedures is required. |
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Authors:
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Paolo Campisi; Jamil Asaria; Dale Brown |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 118 ISSN: 1531-4995 ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-03 Completed Date: 2008-11-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1941-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. paolo.campisi@sickkids.ca |
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Education, Medical, Undergraduate
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methods* Humans Ontario Otolaryngology / education* Questionnaires Schools, Medical / organization & administration* |
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