Post-Graduate Years Two through Five
The second through fifth years of residency consist of three-month rotations at affiliated hospitals, with each rotation emphasizing different subspecialties of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
PGY-2
Second-year residents rotate through the department's core clinical services, developing the foundations of patient evaluation, surgical decision-making, and operative technique.
Primary Rotation Sites
- Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Corewell Health–Dearborn
- Henry Ford Rochester
- McLaren Macomb Hospital
Training Focus
- Comprehensive patient evaluation and history taking
- Interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Diagnosis of otolaryngologic disorders
- Preoperative evaluation and surgical planning
- Postoperative patient management
- Performance of basic surgical procedures
- Assistance with major surgical cases
- Development of fundamental surgical techniques
- Head and neck surgical anatomy
PGY-3
Third-year residents expand their clinical responsibilities while gaining dedicated research experience.
Primary Rotation Sites
- Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Corewell Health–Dearborn
- McLaren Macomb Hospital
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Additional Experience
- Three-month basic science research block
- General otolaryngology training at the VA Medical Center
PGY-4
Fourth-year residents continue to refine their clinical and surgical skills while assuming increasing responsibility for patient care and resident leadership.
Primary Rotation Sites
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
- Corewell Health–Dearborn
- Karmanos Cancer Institute
Training Focus
- Advanced clinical decision-making
- Greater surgical responsibility
- Leadership of junior residents
- Expanded patient management responsibilities
PGY-5 (Chief Resident)
During the chief residency year, residents refine the clinical, surgical, supervisory, and administrative skills needed for independent practice.
Primary Rotation Sites
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
- Michigan Ear Institute
- Corewell Health–Dearborn
- Karmanos Cancer Institute
Training Focus
- Chief resident leadership responsibilities
- Advanced operative experience
- Supervision of junior residents
- Administrative and service leadership
- Independent planning and performance of major and minor otolaryngologic procedures