Training and Education
Hands-on clinical and surgical experience is the foundation of the OSU Otolaryngology Residency Program. Residents train alongside experienced osteopathic and allopathic physicians throughout the Tulsa community, gaining comprehensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of otolaryngologic conditions. Our faculty are committed to resident education and provide graduated surgical responsibility as residents develop their clinical judgment, technical skills, and operative independence.
Residents gain experience managing both routine and complex otolaryngologic conditions, including head and neck oncology, ablative and reconstructive surgery, and free-flap reconstruction. Training takes place across multiple clinical settings, providing exposure to diverse patient populations, surgical techniques, and approaches to care.
Resident clinical and surgical training occurs at the following hospitals:
- OSU Medical Center
- Ascension St. John
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Hillcrest South
- Tulsa Spine and Specialty Hospital
Pediatric Otolaryngology Training
Pediatric otolaryngology is an integral component of the residency curriculum. Residents rotate with Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma during both their PGY2 and PGY4 years, providing longitudinal exposure to the evaluation and surgical management of pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions. This experience includes opportunities to develop skills in pediatric airway management and gain exposure to specialized procedures.
During their pediatric rotations, residents also gain clinical experience at McBride Orthopedic Hospital and INTEGRIS Health, broadening their exposure to multidisciplinary care and specialized clinical environments.
Individualized Educational Opportunities
The program emphasizes progressive responsibility, comprehensive clinical training, and the development of surgical proficiency throughout residency. Additional elective opportunities may be available to senior residents, allowing them to tailor portions of their educational experience to their professional interests and career goals.
Rotations
- PGY1: 6 months of off-service rotations and 6 months of on-service rotations
- Off-Service Rotations: 1 month each
- Anesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
- General Surgery
- ICU
- Neuroradiology
- Neurosurgery
- On-Service Rotations
- General ENT (4 months at 2 locations)
- Head & Neck/Trauma (2 months)
- Off-Service Rotations: 1 month each
- PGY2:
- General ENT (6 months at 3 locations)
- Head & Neck/Trauma (2 months)
- Research (2 months)
- Pediatric ENT (2 months in OKC)
- PGY3:
- General ENT (6 months at 3 locations)
- Head & Neck/Trauma (2 months)
- Otology (2 months)
- Research (1 month)
- Rhinology (1 month)
- PGY4:
- General ENT (5 months at 2 locations)
- Head & Neck/Trauma (2 months)
- Otology (2 months)
- Pediatric ENT (2 months in OKC)
- Rhinology (1 month)
- PGY5:
- General ENT (5 months at 2 locations)
- Head & Neck/Trauma (2 months)
- Otology (2 months)
- Research (1 month)
- Rhinology (2 months)
Training Sites
- OSU Medical Center
- Ardent Health System (Hillcrest Main, Hillcrest South, Utica Park Clinic)
- Ascension St. John Medical Center
- Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists of Tulsa
- Integris Health
- Eastern Oklahoma ENT
- Saint Francis Health System
- Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma
Call Schedule
- PGY 1: Buddy call every Monday for 6 months, then 1:4 for the remaining 6 months
- PGY 2: 11 days/month
- PGY 3: 9 days/month
- PGY 4: 7 days/month
- PGY 5: 3-4 days/month
Didactics and Conferences
- Didactics are every Tuesday, from 3-5pm, at Tandy Room 351.
- If you are interested in joining us, you are welcome to sign up for Didactics here.
Procedural Training
Temporal Bone lab and Simulation Lab are quarterly with an attending present. Once residents complete the Simulation Lab Orientation, they are granted badge access to practice on their own.
Medical Student Clerkship
Provides students with a clinical experience in the field of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Students are exposed to the techniques of examination of the ear, nose, nasopharynx, mouth, larynx, and neck. They will have clinical experiences with the hearing and vestibular system, maxillofacial trauma, facial plastics, head and neck cancer, voice disorders, as well as the more routine problems of otitis media, head and neck infections, chronic sinusitis, and the like. Rotations are all 2 weeks and are divided equally between general and head and neck attendings. Students will need clearance at OSUMC, Hillcrest Main, Hillcrest South, and Saint John Medical Center to fully participate in the rotation. Students will be expected to present on a topic of their interest at the end of the 2-week rotation.