Goals and Objectives PGY 3: VAPA Competency-based Goals and Objectives Goal 1. Expand knowledge in area of head and neck oncology. Resident Objectives: Be able to accurately stage cancers of the head and neck. Develop an understanding of the role of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Begin to be able to formulate a treatment plan for head and neck tumors with supervision, and be able to effectively counsel patients regarding treatment options including risks associated with surgical treatment. Progress in ability to counsel patients regarding head and neck cancer risk factors.
Be able to work-up and treat patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Be able to work-up and treat patients with salivary gland tumors. Be able to recognize the histopathologic appearance of common head and neck neoplasms, including parotid and thyroid pathology. Goal 2. Expand knowledge of common otologic complaints. Resident Objectives: Be able to outline the assessment, work-up, and management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Progress in the ability to systematically evaluate the dizzy patient. Be able to formulate operative and non-operative treatment plans for patients with chronic otitis media. Demonstrate facility with counseling patients regarding the expected risks and benefits associated with surgery for chronic ear disease.
ACGME Competency Goals Medical Knowledge Medical Knowledge Patient Care Patient Care Medical Knowledge Interpersonal and Communication Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Patient Care Medical Knowledge Interpersonal and Communication Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Medical Knowledge Patient Care Medical Knowledge Patient Care Medical Knowledge ACGME Competency Goals Medical Knowledge Patient Care Medical Knowledge Patient Care Medical Knowledge Patient Care Patient Care Medical Knowledge Interpersonal and Communication Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement 76
