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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Medical Student Programs


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.

Goals of the Program

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.

Branches Electives

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

ENT Interest Group

The department sponsors an ENT Interest Group (ENTIG) for University of Michigan medical students to provide opportunities to hear from faculty speakers and participate in a question and answer session during a department-funded lunch or dinner.

Learn about the group
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

Learn more about DEI
Medical Student Education Director

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].

Lauren Bohm, MD Lauren A Bohm, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Director
Otolaryngology Medical Student Education Director