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Otorhinolaryngology

Course Description: This course covers Otolaryngology. The curriculum is built around general and specific behavioral objectives, integrating basic sciences with clinical sciences and the skills required for diagnosis and treatment. The content addresses emergencies and common conditions. It reviews the objectives students are expected to achieve, varying in importance for the general practitioner. This variation is indicated by the priority level specified in parentheses at the end of each objective.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

Display responsible and compassionate behavior with the patient and family, taking into account cultural, social, and economic backgrounds, and when interacting with all educational levels and abilities.
Use the required communication skills to take an appropriate medical history and perform a physical examination.
3. Appreciate the role of basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry) and relevant basic pathophysiological processes in the practice of otolaryngology for the diagnosis and management of common diseases in the patient and the community.
4. Identifying the epidemiological profile of the population and community, their heritage, and their cultural, social, geographical, and economic characteristics, and the relationship of all this to the causes and treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases.
5. Possess the necessary knowledge and skills to identify the patient's health problems: common emergencies, endemic or epidemic diseases, and disabilities, including health promotion and prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up.
6. Optimal selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective tests to reach the correct diagnosis, taking into account patient rights, capabilities, and the healthcare system's capabilities, especially when balancing the pros and cons of surgical intervention.
7. Interact effectively with the ENT team and other healthcare teams (and appreciate the roles of others) in providing medical and surgical services.
8. Continue independent learning and pursue graduate studies.

Course outputs :

Recognizing different types of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases, and describing their mechanisms of occurrence and clinical manifestations.
Description of management principles for common and serious ENT conditions.
Perform a safe, thorough, and accurate clinical examination to diagnose common ENT conditions and identify signs of disease.
Safely use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Integrating data from patient interviews with medical knowledge to develop evidence-based management plans for ENT conditions, including appropriate investigations, treatment pathways, and preventive measures.
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical and creative thinking in managing emergent ENT cases.
Communicating effectively with patients, considering behavioral, social, and cultural contexts, to take medical histories, explain diagnoses, management plans, and provide health education.
Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technologies for evidence-based learning and practice in otolaryngology.
Demonstrate the ability to establish an effective, ethical, and professional relationship with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

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Last updated: 2026-06-02