1. Introduction The Stanford Department of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery is dedicated to providing the highest level of training to its residents and fellows. MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY • • • • • • •
Provide patient care with both expertise and compassion Foster dedication to life-long learning and teaching Excel at state-of-the art medical care for patients with otolaryngological diseases Take an investigative approach to the scientific and policy questions in medicine Invent new approaches to diagnosis and therapy Implement and optimize emerging technologies Be active world citizens in the provision of health care to those most in need
This handbook describes policies and procedures associated with the Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery residency, as well as the expectations for successful completion of the program. It is updated annually. The Graduate Medical Education Office’s House Staff Handbook is available for download at: https://med.stanford.edu/gme/policy.html
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