Thursday Mornings, 7–9 am
Supplementary to the hands-on training that is cultivated in the operating room, in outpatient clinics and in our laboratories, teaching conferences are an essential part of the otolaryngology curriculum. From case reviews to didactic sessions, a variety of topics are covered during our Education Lecture Series, a dedicated 2-hour block on Thursday mornings that includes Grand Rounds, study sessions, and other presentations as part of the rotating curriculum.
Our program is structured so that each subspecialty is represented over the course of the year. These subspecialties (head and neck surgical oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, otology and neurotology, pediatric otolaryngology, general otolaryngology, rhinology, and laryngology) provide formal teaching conferences within designated subspecialty blocks.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Otology & Neurotology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | General Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Laryngology | Head & Neck Surgical Oncology |
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The lecture series consists of Grand Rounds from 7–8 am in the Meltzer Auditorium at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Grand Rounds lectures are open to all of our residents, fellows, and staff, as well as other otolaryngologists in the community. Speakers are drawn from otolaryngology and related specialties, often from within the HMS community, but also from other local medical institutions. The primary goal of Grand Rounds is to bring the larger community together with a speaker or panel discussion that relates to the current subspecialty block. Category 1 CME credit is available for these 7 am conferences.
The second hour of the Education Lecture Series, from 8–9 am, is designed as a resident study session. During the study session, residents lead a didactic session that reflects or responds to the Grand Rounds lecture of the previous hour.
On the fourth Thursday of every month, the Lecture Series includes an M&M Conference and a FOCUS research presentation, research project updates given by residents and fellows.
The M&M Conference is a national initiative mandated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The conference is an opportunity to review cases and foster high-quality discussions. It is also a valuable tool that encourages problem-based learning and improvement, as the residents review the related literature and engage in thoughtful discussions on how to minimize risk and promote patient safety.