Division of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
The Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, part of the Department of Surgery, offer expert patient care, research programs, and education and training programs.
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Elective Rotation for Fourth-Year Medical Students
Advanced Clinical Training in Otolaryngology
The BIDMC Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery invites fourth-year Harvard Medical School (HMS) students, and other U.S. and Canadian medical students, for a four-week advanced clinical elective in otolaryngology. This course will offer exposure to a wide range of sub-specialties in otolaryngology and students will have a comprehensive operative and clinical experience. Students will learn to care for patients with a variety of problems including:
- Head and neck cancer
- Voice and swallowing disorders
- Hearing loss and otologic disorders
- Sinus and rhinologic disorders
- Facial reconstruction and plastic surgery
How To Apply
Interested students should email Program Director Ted Gomez at egomez@bidmc.harvard.edu and Program Coordinator Debbie Vitale at dvitale@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Visiting students should then submit an application and required documentation to HMS Visiting Exchange Clerkship Program. Please refer to the HMS Visiting Exchange Clerkship Program website for additional information regarding the application process.
Harvard Medical School students will apply internally through the HMS registrar.
