Pediatric ENT Rotation Program for Minority Medical Students

Program Overview

The ASPO-HNS Pediatric ENT Rotation Program for Underrepresented Minority (URM) Medical Students is designed to introduce medical students from underrepresented minority groups to pediatric otolaryngology and the specialized care provided by pediatric ENT physicians.

The program has been endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Diversity Committee.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be medical students who are members of an underrepresented minority group.

The American Medical Association (AMA) and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) define underrepresented minorities as racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their representation in the general population.

This includes traditionally underrepresented groups such as African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), mainland Puerto Ricans, and other underrepresented minority groups.

The Rotation Experience

Selected participants will be assigned to a participating pediatric otolaryngology program relatively close to their medical school to minimize travel expenses. Driving is expected when appropriate, although air travel may be considered.

At each host institution, an ASPO-HNS faculty mentor will coordinate the student's five-day observational experience, providing exposure to a variety of pediatric ENT cases and specialty clinics, potentially including:

• Feeding teams
• Voice clinics
• Sleep apnea clinics
• Airway clinics
• Other pediatric otolaryngology specialty services

Participants will report to their assigned faculty mentor and receive an overview of the planned activities for the five-day rotation.

Observation Only: The rotation is observational and does not require students to obtain clinical privileges at the participating institution.

Travel Funding & Reimbursement

ASPO-HNS provides reimbursement for eligible expenses upon submission of receipts, up to a maximum of $750 total per participant.

Program Evaluations

At the conclusion of the five-day rotation, both the participating medical student and their assigned faculty mentor will be asked to complete an evaluation form.