Otolaryngology Grand Rounds

Otolaryngology Grand Rounds are held each Friday from 7:00 am - 8:00 am from September to May. Both local and nationally recognized faculty are invited to present current topic. Otolaryngology Grand Rounds is organized and attended by the faculty, residents, and medical students at George Washington University Medical Center and Children’s National Medical Center.

Head and Neck Tumor Board

Head and Neck Tumor Board is held each Monday from 8:00 am - 9:00 am. A multi-disciplinary tumor board is attended by the faculty, residents and medical students in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Neuroradiology, Pathology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Therapy. During this conference, all new patients with a diagnosis of head and neck carcinoma are evaluated by the members of the tumor board in a simultaneous consultation. Treatment options are discussed by each discipline. In addition, patients who are admitted into one of the organ preservation protocols return at the completion of each stage of therapy to assess response and to determine the recommended next step in treatment. Over 80 patients have been enrolled into one of the organ preservation protocols.

Morbidity and Mortality

Once a month, all morbidities and mortalities from the three major teaching facilities are reviewed. The resident most involved in the care of the patient with a complication is responsible for presentation of the complication. The resident will present the clinical situation in which the complication occurred including co-morbid disease. The resident should discuss critical decision making that was associated with this complication including appropriate management of the complication.

Pathology

Once a month, the surgical pathology of all head and neck tumor specimens are reviewed. The conference is attended by the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery faculty, residents, and medical students. The pathology is presented by the Surgical Pathology Faculty. Critical diagnostic features are reviewed.

Radiology

Once a month, images of head and neck cases are reviewed. The conference is attended by the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery faculty, residents, and medical students. The radiology is presented by the Neuroradiology Faculty. Critical diagnostic features are reviewed.

Maxillofacial Conference

Once a month, the faculty, residents, and medical students from the Divisions of Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery will hold a multi-specialty conference to enhance patient based learning in the area of maxillofacial trauma. Residents are responsible for identifying patients seen in consultation for the evaluation and management of facial trauma at the George Washington University Medical Center. The residents will be responsible for presenting the patient’s history and physical examination, reviewing pertinent radiological studies, and discussing treatment options. Both pre-operative and post-operative evaluations will be reviewed. Critical thinking of treatment options will be emphasized.