Residency Curriculum

The Yale Otolaryngology Curriculum is a 2-year, comprehensive curriculum focused on all facets of otolaryngology. With so many topics to cover, the curriculum is spread out over 2 years, such that each resident hears about each and every topic twice. Each topic area is supervised by an attending physician, with the assistance of a resident. Formalized teaching sessions include traditional lectures, case-based teaching, simulation labs and flipped classroom models, among other teaching methods. There is also an expectation that residents will pursue their knowledge outside of the curriculum with dedicated reading of texts and journals. In addition to medical knowledge, our curriculum provides instruction on wellness, fatigue management, socioeconomic issues and financial planning.