The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT esophageal disorders.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the signs, symptoms, diagnosis  and treatment of esophageal disorders and upper GI diverticula.
• Describe tracheoesophageal/bronchoesophageal fistulas.
• Describe examples of other esophageal disorders and their associated diagnose and treatment.
• State the pathology, diagnosis and treatment associated with esophageal varices, dysphagia, esophageal webs, and esophageal rings.
• Describe the diagnosis and treatment esophagitis.
• Relate the basic signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of other  causes of esophagitis.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT facial and skull fractures and surgical procedures.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the anatomy of facial and skull fractures.
• Describe how a patient with facial and/or skull fractures are diagnosed.
• Discuss why a patient would have an otoplasty, rhinoplasty, T&A, or parotid gland surgery.
• Describe what should be done for the patient prior to and after an otoplasty, rhinoplasty, T&A, or parotid gland surgery.
• Review the risks and complications associated with an otoplasty, rhinoplasty, T&A, or parotid gland surgery.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT facial, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal anatomy and pathological disorders.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe common causes, diagnosis and treatments associated with nasal epistaxis.
• State examples of pertinent points concerning sinonasal masses.
• Describe the most common causes of facial infections.
• Describe how facial infections are diagnosed and treated.
• Describe the basic anatomy of the oral cavity, pharynx, and nasopharynx
• State the most common types of benign and malignant tumors associated with the lips, oral cavity and nasopharynx.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT head and neck anatomy and disorders.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the anatomy and function of the cranial nerves, thyroid gland and parathyroid glands.
• State the metabolic function of the thyroid hormones.
• Discuss the pathological abnormalities affecting the thyroid gland.
• Explain thyroglossal duct cysts.
• Outline the function of the parathyroid gland and briefly describe parathyroid pathological abnormalities.
• Describe the various pathological abnormalities affecting the cervical lymph glands.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT oral, sinus, and esophageal anatomy and pathology.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the basic pathology, diagnosis and treatment associated with odontogenic tumors and nasopharyngeal cancers.
• Describe what should be done for patients with sleep apnea.
• Describe the anatomy of the oropharynx and the most common congenital deformities of the oropharynx.   
• Describe the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of mastoiditis.
• Relate the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis.
• Relate the pertinent facts concerning oral and nasopharyngeal foreign bodies and trauma including diagnosis, treatment and patient care requirements.
• Describe the basic anatomy of the hypopharynx and esophagus.
• Develop an understanding esophageal motility and dysmotility and the mechanics of swallowing.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT otic, nasal, and facial nerve disorders.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment associated with inner and external ear disorders.
• Describe benign exostosis and osteomas of the external auditory canal.
• Describe the most common cause, diagnosis and treatment of facial paralysis.
• Relate the normal anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
• Describe the signs, symptoms and treatments for allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT otologic and neurotologic conditions.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the basic ENT anatomy.
• Become familiar with common ENT conditions.
• Relate assessment techniques of ENT problems and the general methods of diagnosis.
• Develop a basic knowledge of ENT surgery, considerations and patient care requirements.
• Describe basic Otologic/Neurotologic conditions, diagnosis and treatments.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT salivary gland disorders and otic related procedures.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Briefly describe who is more likely to have sialolithiasis and describe how sialolithiasis is treated.
• Discuss the important points related to the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ptyalism.
• Describe Kimura disease.
• Discuss why a stapedectomy, tympanocentesis or myringotomy is done.
• What are the indications, complications, and risks associated with mastoidectomies.
• Review the important points associated with cochlear implants.
• Briefly describe middle ear implant systems used in auditory augmentation.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about ENT throat and neck anatomy and pathology.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the signs, symptoms, pathology and treatment associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
•  What are the signs, symptoms, diagnostic modalities and treatments associated with esophageal disorders, laryngeal disorders, vocal chord lesions, epiglottitis, croup, and tracheitis.
• Describe the anatomy and pathology associated with the larynx, trachea, and neck.