For Residency Training Program Chairs and Directors
How does the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Leadership Team envision Residency Training Programs will use the curriculum?
The curriculum is designed for each program to be engaged in the same topic each week. Individual programs do have the option to reorder the curriculum to their schedules. Below is an example for the first 24 modules:
| Schedule | Module Topics |
| Weeks 1-5 | Basic/ Urgent/ Likely On-Call Topics |
| Weeks 6-7 | Sleep Topics |
| Weeks 7-12 | Inflammatory/ Infectious Topics |
| Weeks 13-16 | Ear/ Otology Topics |
| Weeks 17-20 | Airway Topics |
| Weeks 22-24 | Facial Plastics Topics |
Each module includes a weekly course of study, case-based learning to springboard discussion at conference, and an assessment test each resident should complete to stay on track. The purpose of conference is to provide an interactive flipped classroom experience for residents, while faculty participate as experts. The platform also provides Residency Training Program Directors the ability to actively participate in residents’ learning, track their progress, and evaluate the need to help residents progress successfully throughout their training.
Where can I find the list of module topics?
The list of module topics can be found here – www.entnet.org/occ.
Will all modules fit under the eight specialty areas?
Yes – the modules cover the eight specialty areas. In addition to covering the topic of Fundamentals, there will be modules and curriculum specific to the Business of Medicine.
Can individual residents sign up for the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum if their Residency Training Program does not enroll?
Yes – Residents wishing to register themselves should email [email protected].
How much time will faculty need, on a weekly basis, to engage residents with the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum?
This will depend on the Otolaryngology Residency Training Program, but it is recommended that Program Directors set aside one to two hours, as needed.
How much time will residents need, on a weekly basis, to thoroughly review the material?
Learning styles and time needed vary from person to person. It’s recommended that residents set aside one to two hours to thoroughly review the material. For enrichment, modules will also include additional activities to support learning.
Will the Faculty Teaching Account included with our subscription allow access to all our faculty?
Yes – each Otolaryngology Residency Training Program that enrolls will be provided a global faculty account at no extra charge. This account can be used among all faculty teaching the curriculum.
In what ways does/can the FLEX—Flexible Lifelong Learning Xperience education product work in tandem with the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum?
Both education products are designed to stand-alone, but FLEX can be used to level-up learning as a supplement to the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum. Each topic is presented in a variety of creative and contemporary learning modalities.
The eight specialty topics for the FLEX 2026-2027 subscription are now available, and registration for the 2026-2027 FLEX program is now open.
Otolaryngology Residency Training Programs who enroll their residents can add a FLEX annual subscription for only $95 (a 75% discount off the $385 single resident subscription). Adding a FLEX subscription also includes TWO BONUS Tools for Residents – access to the 2026 Question Bank in OTO Quest and 2025 Annual Meeting Webcasts (300+ sessions). To learn more, visit www.entnet.org/flex.
For additional questions and assistance, please contact [email protected].
