The U-M Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery provides medical students with a robust training experience through a variety of electives.
General, exploratory and primary care clinical electives are designed to provide exposure to the diagnosis and management of ear, nose and throat problems across the spectrum through participation in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds and operative procedures. Clinical electives can be tailored to fit the interests of the student.
Research electives provide the opportunity for students to think critically about a specific area of interest in otolaryngology and develop a research question in collaboration with a research mentor. Students will perform pertinent medical literature reviews, formulate a hypothesis and appropriate study design, and analyze data. Students also develop skills in manuscript composition as well as poster and oral presentations.
A list of all otolaryngology electives and descriptions can be found in Oasis.
Head and Neck Anatomy Teaching Assistant Course
The Head and Neck Anatomy Teaching Assistant Course is designed for third- and fourth-year medical students to advance their understanding of head and neck anatomy and its clinical applications. This course is particularly suited for students planning to pursue residency training in otolaryngology, ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery or plastic surgery. This course is individually arranged. Please contact our medical student education director or education administrator at [email protected] for more information.
Subinternship
For students looking for a more in-depth experience to prepare themselves for residency, a four-week subinternship is offered. Students should expect to do a case or other assigned presentation while on service and attend the didactic and case conferences of their assigned service. Students should also expect to take call twice during the rotation.
The subinternship is open to both U-M medical students and visiting medical students.
Pathway to Residency
There are many opportunities for students interested in Otolaryngology to get involved in departmental activities throughout their time in medical school.
1st Year Scientific Trunk
Career seminar series
ENT Interest Group
Faculty Career Advising
Research opportunities
Shadowing
2nd Year Clinical Trunk
ENT Interest Group
Faculty Career Advising
Research opportunities
Shadowing
3rd Year Branches
Otolaryngology electives:
- Anatomy teaching assistant elective
- Exploratory --> Subinternship
- Optional general elective
- Online "Hearing Loss in Children" elective
- Research elective
Surgery student leadership weekend
ENT Interest Group
Faculty Career Advising
Meet and Greet
Research opportunities
4th Year Branches
Away rotations
ENT Interest Group
Faculty Career Advising
Mock interviews
Research opportunities
Residency interviews
Residency prep course
We are strongly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in our medical educational programs. We participate in several programs that provide funded opportunities for medical students from underrepresented minorities and those interested in health equity to visit our department for clinical rotations.
Dr. Bohm is available to meet with U-M students to discuss otolaryngology careers, how to match, CV review and more. Please email our education administrator at [email protected] for more information.
General questions should be sent to the education administrator at [email protected].
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Director
Otolaryngology Medical Student Education Director
