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G. RICHARD HOLT, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1984;110(2):70-71.

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In the recent past, there has been a deep concern about the apparent movement of residents in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery toward general plastic surgery residencies, allegedly for them to feel more confident and competent in obtaining hospital privileges for performing facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The leaders in our field have vocalized their concern both publicly and nationally, causing us to explore the reasons for such a trend.

See also p 69.

However, we recently have seen that trend changing. Fewer residents in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery are contemplating dual-specialty training, and more are seeking opportunities in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery within our own specialty.

There are a number of reasons for the new interest in such training programs. First, most residency training programs in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery are now actively involved in teaching basic principles of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. During five years of training, . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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San Antonio, Tex

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