Title: Qualitative synthesis and systematic review of otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education
Abstract: The LaryngoscopeVolume 125, Issue 12 p. 2695-2708 General Otolaryngology Qualitative synthesis and systematic review of otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education Stacey L. Ishman MD, MPH, Corresponding Author Stacey L. Ishman MD, MPH Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, OhioSend correspondence to Stacey Ishman, MD, Surgical Director, Upper Airway Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2018, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorC. Matthew Stewart MD, PhD, C. Matthew Stewart MD, PhD Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorEthan Senser BA, Ethan Senser BA University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorRosalyn W. Stewart MD, MS, MBA, Rosalyn W. Stewart MD, MS, MBA Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorJames Stanley BS, James Stanley BS Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorKevin D. Stierer BS, Kevin D. Stierer BS Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorJames R. Benke BS, James R. Benke BS Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorDavid E. Kern MD, MPH, David E. Kern MD, MPH Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this author Stacey L. Ishman MD, MPH, Corresponding Author Stacey L. Ishman MD, MPH Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati, OhioSend correspondence to Stacey Ishman, MD, Surgical Director, Upper Airway Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 2018, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorC. Matthew Stewart MD, PhD, C. Matthew Stewart MD, PhD Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorEthan Senser BA, Ethan Senser BA University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OhioSearch for more papers by this authorRosalyn W. Stewart MD, MS, MBA, Rosalyn W. Stewart MD, MS, MBA Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorJames Stanley BS, James Stanley BS Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorKevin D. Stierer BS, Kevin D. Stierer BS Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorJames R. Benke BS, James R. Benke BS Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this authorDavid E. Kern MD, MPH, David E. Kern MD, MPH Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.Search for more papers by this author First published: 06 May 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.25350Citations: 21 Presented as a poster at the Triological Society Southern Section Meeting, Miami, Florida, U.S.A., January 11, 2014. The authors have no funding, financial relationships, or conflicts of interest to disclose. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Objective Although 25% of primary care complaints are otolaryngology related, otolaryngology instruction is not required in most medical schools. Our aim was to systematically review existing literature on the inclusion of otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education. Data Sources PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Education Resources Information Center. Study Design/Review Methods Our search encompassed all indexed years through December 29, 2014. Inclusion criteria were English language, original human data, and a focus on medical student education. Data regarding study design, teacher, educational topic, educational methods, and setting were extracted from each article. Two investigators independently reviewed all articles. Results Our initial search yielded 436 articles; 87 underwent full-text evaluation and 47 remained in the final review. The majority of studies were conducted in the United States (40%), United Kingdom (23%), and Canada (17%) and represented a single institutional experience. Studies were classified as needs assessments (36%), curriculum descriptions (15%), educational methods (36%), and skills assessments (32%); 81% were levels of evidence 3 or 4. Most reports indicated that otolaryngology rotations are not compulsory. Conclusions Studies indicated the need for increased exposure to otolaryngology. Educational methods such as team-based learning, simulation, online learning, and clinical skills assessments may offer ways to increase exposure without overburdening clinical faculty and require further study. Data suggest that a universal otolaryngology medical student curriculum would be valuable and aid in resource sharing across institutions. We recommend that an assessment be performed to determine topics and skills that should comprise this curriculum. 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