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Program Overview

Observation opportunities are conducted within the Department of Otolaryngology in the Kirklin Clinic of UAB. The student may obtain observation in the following specialty areas:

  • Voice & Upper Airway
  • Botox Clinic
  • Facial Nerve Clinic
  • Lymphedema Clinic
  • Head and Neck Clinic

Observation experiences may include:

  • Videostroboscopy
  • Voice evaluations and therapy
  • Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
  • Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
  • Clinical swallowing evaluations
  • Tracheo-esophageal Prosthesis (TEP) management
  • Pre-operative counseling
  • Treatment counseling
  • Interdisciplinary facial nerve clinic services
  • Lymphedema management

Application Deadlines

Spring semester

Applications accepted in January

Application Deadline: December 1

Summer semester

Applications accepted in June

Application Deadline: May 1

Fall semester

Applications accepted in September

Application Deadline: August 1

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