Course Location: Miriam Hospital
When Offered: All year
Maximum Students per Rotation: 1
Duration of Rotation: 1-2 weeks
Type of Rotation: Ambulatory (block), Inpatient
Cognitive Content: Applied neuroanatomy, regional head and neck anesthesia modalities, surgical staging, head and neck benign and malignant disease.
Prerequisites: Completion of Year II
Criteria for Passing: Head and neck anatomy and pathology, neuroanatomy and pain pathways, regional and general anesthesia, surgical options for the staging of benign and malignant diseases.
Criteria for Honors: Cranial nerve anatomy and physiology, head and neck fascial spaces, infections and antimicrobial options, triage of maxillofacial trauma, and diagnostic/treatment options.
Number of Hrs/Wk of Classroom/Discussion: 4
Number of Nights Oncall per Week: None
Planned Independent Projects for Students: Review 5 hours of videotapes, imaging modalities, anatomy, craniomaxillofacial surgical procedures.
Description: Students will form assessment plans, selected procedures under supervision, evaluation of chronic head and neck pain pathways.