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4th Year Medical Student Program

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Otolaryngology welcomes fourth-year students from AOA and ACGME-accredited institutions to rotate for four weeks on one of our services. There are currently four courses offered, which are detailed below. These encompass our major departmental divisions, including Head and Neck and Pediatric ENT, as well as in research and combined otolaryngology.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Otolaryngology uses the VSLO application system. To apply for an opportunity to rotate at UPMC, please click here

For more information on Domestic Medical Students looking to do an away rotation with us, continue here.

Courses currently offered through the Department include:

Combined Otolaryngology (OTO 5425)

UPMC Oakland Campus (X)
Visiting Students Accepted: Yes
International Students Accepted: No
Prerequisite Surgery & Perioperative Care: Clerkship
Course Director: Rachel Whelan, MD
Contact Name: Janice Schneider 
Email: schneiderjl2@upmc.edu 

Head and Neck Surgery (OTO 5420)

UPMC Oakland Campus (X)
Slots Available (per period)
Availability: Periods 8-11 only
Visiting Students Accepted: Yes
International Students Accepted: No
Prerequisite Surgery & Perioperative Care: Clerkship
Course Director: Rachel Whelan, MD
Contact Name: Janice Schneider 
Email: schneiderjl2@upmc.edu 

Pediatric Otolaryngology (OTO 5450)

UPMC CHP Lawrenceville (CH)
Slots available (per period): 2
Availability: Periods 8-11 only
Visiting Students Accepted: Yes
International Students Accepted: No
Prerequisite Surgery & Perioperative Care: Clerkship
Course Director: Rachel Whelan, MD
Contact Name: Janice Schneider 
Email: schneiderjl2@upmc.edu 

Research in Otolaryngology (OTO 5816)

UPMC Oakland Campus (X)
Visiting Students Accepted: Yes
International Students Accepted: No
Course Director: Rachel Whelan, MD
Contact Name: Janice Schneider 
Email: schneiderjl2@upmc.edu