Facial plastic surgery in the otolaryngology training program: an update.
In 1985, we demonstrated that, following the institution of a specific curriculum in facial plastic surgery, the number of cosmetic procedures generated and performed by residents rose dramatically. We have now demonstrated that this increase has been sustained in the 5 years since establishing the curriculum. We continue to maintain that the key to a successful curriculum in facial plastic surgery is the presence of at least one full-time staff member whose primary function is the practice and teaching of facial plastic surgery.
Thomas
J R
JR
Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110.
Ehlert
T K
TK
Fenwick
J
J
D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education*