Laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) evaluates the integrity of the neuromuscular system in the larynx by recording action potentials generated in the laryngeal muscles during voluntary and involuntary contraction. LEMG is particularly…
Comprehensive physical examination is essential when evaluating patients. Often it includes objective voice assessment and measures along with strobovideolaryngoscopy. In all cases physical examination involves a thorough examination of the…
A complete and thorough vocal history and physical examination is the cornerstone of the evaluation of any patient who has a vocal complaint. Continued scientific progress in the understanding of…
Numerous neurologic diseases affect voice production either through direct effects on the larynx or by affecting muscles involved with support or resonation of the voice. Voice changes can be the…
A careful and thoughtful history is extremely important in helping to elucidate the cause of a patient’s voice complaints. An understanding of the patient’s performance and rehearsal environment and demands…
The American Board of Otolaryngology is the organization responsible for certifying physicians who have met the Board’s professional standards of training and knowledge in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. The American…
Continuing education is vital for otolaryngologists to maintain and build on their knowledge base and skill sets. This article discusses the history of continuing medical education (CME) and describes the…
Although nothing in didactic form approaches the learning experience of the real world, the educational process up to graduation is based on a teacher-directed model of learning. Active engagement in…
Fellowship training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery is a relatively new phenomenon that reflects the increasing complexity of clinical medicine. Despite an expansion of fellowship opportunities over the last three…
Access to knowledge through the Internet has spawned a world of online learning, stimulating a new passion for lifelong learning in academia, professional environments, the workplace, and at home. This…
