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Mission Statement The purpose of the residency program is to train our residents to become the best otolaryngologists possible and to instill in them a life-long interest in continuing education. As a result of the diverse exposure obtained in the Tulane program, our residents have an opportunity to work with a variety of faculty members each of whom have something unique to contribute to the educational process. Furthermore, Tulane residents have the opportunity to see a wide spectrum of diseases of the head and neck because of the diverse patient population served by our residency. Finally, Tulane has an outstanding educational program including lectures, interactive conferences, courses and other venues that provide the resident with an unequaled opportunity to learn. Although the faculty is available to assist the residents as they progress through the program, each resident must develop the learning habits required to maintain the learning process after completion of the residency. Each resident learns differently and what works for one may not work for another. The faculty is ready to assist the residents in this process, but will not spoon feed the residents. The resident must be an active participant in the educational process: "Medical education is not a spectator sport." The American Board of Otolaryngology examination is the measure of the minimum requirements to practice otolaryngology. However, it is not the goal of this program to train residents just to pass the ABO exam. Our goal is to instill in the resident the desire to continue the educational process long after completion of the residency and passing the ABO exam. If the resident is having educational difficulties,he/she should take advantage of the experience of the faculty by seeking assistance. |
