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Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

This is a five year residency designed to prepare the graduating resident to manage all aspects of a general otolaryngology practice or proceed on to a subspecialty fellowship training.

This residency is an AOA OPTION 1 - The program will grant residency credit for the 1st postdoctoral year of training. Students will "MATCH" directly into the residency and the 1st postdoctoral year year will be considered the first year of residency training. To apply for a OGME 1 position, you must complete the ERAS application.

First Year (Block Schedule)

6 Blocks (MICU, PEDS, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Pulmonary
6 Block Elective
6 Blocks (4 - General Surgery, 1 - Neurosurgery, 1- Plastic Surgery
- Will provide a strong foundation in surgical technique
- Peri-operative management
- Trauma care

Second Year

Begins the focus on basic skills in head and neck surgery.
Core curriculum provides emphasis on both medical and surgical treatment as well as basic sciences.
Introduction of diagnostic testing particular to Otolaryngology.
Out-rotation in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan is provided.

Third Year

Progressive training in surgical techniques building upon knowledge and skills.
Development of clinical knowledge, technical skills and surgical judgment under close supervision.
As surgical experience is gained, introduction to basics of oro-facial plastics surgery including an out-rotation to improve exposure to this subspecialty field.

Fourth Year

Continue to develop plastic surgical technique.
Exposure to more advanced concepts in Oncology and Head and Neck surgery.
Focus on both Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
Out-rotation in Head and Neck Surgery.

Final Year

Expectation to manage all aspects of patient care.
Emphasis on advanced techniques including a rotation in Otology and Neuro-otology.
Leadership responsibilities encouraged through direction of junior residents, including responsibilities for their clinical and didactic training.
Introduction of basic concepts of practice management.

On-Going

Completion of home-study course for all years of training ( 3 years required to fulfill the college requirements for certification).
Completion of certificate courses in Temporal Bone dissection and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Temporal Bone Lab provided for supervised instruction and independent study of surgical techniques in the treatment of various otologic pathologies.
Didactic training through regular conferences, clinical rounds and journal clubs.

Genesys is a founding member and training site in the Statewide Campus System (SCS) of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our affiliated residencies include Emergency Medicine, ENT, Family Practice, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn and Orthopedic Surgery. SCS is a partnership of 20 major teaching hospitals and Michigan State University that offers all the benefits and advantages of a nationally recognized university combined with the opportunity for hands-on clinical training. SCS enhances the diversity of clinical experience and strengthens the organization and planning for residency programs.

For more information, please call the Medical Education Department at:
(810) 606-5980 or toll free 1-800-233-2863