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Introduction
Rotations
Conferences
Didactic Courses
Research
Housestaff Roster
Housestaff Benefits
Salaries, Vacations, Insurance,
Licensure, Perks
Application Process
NRMP codes, Requirements,
Interview Dates, Visiting UK
Resident Program Handbook
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Intern Year
The surgical intern year for Otolaryngology residents at the University of Kentucky consists of twelve one-month rotations in the following areas: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, VA General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiation Medicine, Anesthesia, Oncologic General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. As an intern, you will be primarily responsible for the pre- and postoperative care of surgical patients. In addition, you will have time in the operating room, typically assisting on relatively less complex cases. Finally, you will help out in various clinics. The call schedule will vary each month, depending on the rotation. The UK surgical internship allows you to gain invaluable knowledge about the inner workings of the hospital and to form professional relationships with colleagues within the UK Chandler Medical Center and Veterans Administration Hospital.
PGY2-PGY5 Rotations
In the University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology, every attempt is made to ensure that the residents receive excellent, well-rounded training in a variety of surgical cases. As such, a team approach is in place. Three teams — A, B, and C — exist, with at least two attending physicians and two residents on each team. Team A consists of Dr. Veling, Dr. Younes, and Dr. Patel. Team B consists of Dr. Archer, Dr. Jones, and Dr. Mimms. Team C consists of Dr. Valentino and Dr. Gal. There is extensive operative experience cross-over between teams, but, in general, Team A focuses on pediatric otolaryngology, general otolaryngology, rhinology, and facial plastics. Team B focuses on otology, laryngology, and rhinology. Team C focuses on head and neck cancer surgery and microvascular reconstruction. The team system allows for a 1:1 ratio between resident surgeons and attending physicians in the operating room and in clinic. In addition, there is extensive interaction with speech and language pathologists and audiologists in the otolaryngology clinic.
PGY-2 and PGY-3
The PGY 2 year is the first year of formal otolaryngology training. The PGY 2 resident will begin the year by assisting in cases, with gradual progression to being primary surgeon as his or her skills develop. During the PGY 2 year, the resident will operate at outlying hospitals in Mt. Sterling and Morehead, Kentucky while on Team B, as well as run the VA General Otolaryngology service while on Team A.
The PGY 3 resident is expected to take on more clinical responsibility and a greater role as surgeon while in the operating room. As a PGY 3, the resident will operate at outlying hospitals in Mt. Sterling and Morehead, Kentucky while on Team B, as well as run the VA General Otolaryngology service while on Team A.
PGY-4 and PGY-5
The PGY 4 and 5 resident will typically serve as chief resident of his or her respective team. While serving as chief on Team C, the resident will also run the VA Head and Neck Surgery Service. PGY 4 and 5 residents are expected to serve as primary surgeon on a vast majority of cases, with attending guidance present and available at all times. At times, the PGY 4 or 5 resident will also serve as a resident teacher or junior attending for supervising junior residents.
As a PGY 5, the resident will also be responsible for creating the monthly operating/clinic schedules of the other residents, for planning the daily distribution of any add-on cases, and for making the call schedule.
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