All PGY1 Otolaryngology residents are supervised either directly or indirectly with the supervisor available to provide direct supervision.

PGY 2, 3, 4, or 5 Otolaryngology trainees can perform the procedures listed below with indirect supervision:

 

PGY2

PGY3

PGY4

PGY5

I. Patient Evaluation:

·          History

X

X

X

X

·          Physical examination

X

X

X

X

·          Interpretation of imaging studies (i.e. CT, MRI)

X

X

X

X

·          Interpretation of audiometric testing

X

X

X

X

·          Interpretation of laboratory studies

X

X

X

X

·          Fiberoptic and rigid nasopharyngoscopy

X

X

X

X

II. Therapeutic Procedures:

·          Removal of foreign body ear, nose, or oral cavity

X

X

X

X

·          Nasal packing and/or cauterization for epistaxis

X

X

X

X

·          Fine needle aspiration

X

X

X

X

·          Myringotomy

X

X

X

X

·          Wound care - trauma, burn, laceration

X

X

X

X

·          Emergent cricothyrotomy, tracheotomy, or endotracheal intubation

X

X

X

X

·          Biopsy of oral cavity and nasal lesions

X

X

X

X

·          I&D of oral/pharyngeal abscess (e.g. peritonsillar)

X

X

X

X

·          I&D of superficial hematoma or abscess

X

X

X

X

·          Excision of skin lesions with primary closure

X

X

X

X

·          Venous puncture with or w/o cutdown

X

X

X

X

·          Insertion of NG tube, bladder catheter, IV, A-line

X

X

X

X

·          Myringotomy and tube placement

 

 

X

X

·          Antral puncture/lavage

 

 

X

X

·          Closed reduction of facial/mandible fractures

 

 

X

X

·          Removal of foreign body of larynx or pharynx

 

 

X

X

All other procedures are performed under direct supervision of a faculty member.

 

May 26, 2022