The Oto Approach
The Oto Approach is a podcast designed by medical students with input from professionals in the field of otolaryngology. The episodes summarize key otolaryngology presentations medical students should know about for their clinical rotations.
The Oto Approach would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Department of Surgery at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Horizon Health Network.
Content created by The Oto Approach (provided via website, social media, podcast, or any other avenue) does not constitute professional medical advice and is not a substitute for formal medical training. Please contact a healthcare professional or call emergency services if you are concerned about your health. All content posted by The Oto Approach is intended to supplement medical education specifically at the medical student level.
- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Common Pediatric Head and Neck Masses
You may dread pediatric neck masses, but we hope you certainly wont after this episode! Join us for our 28th episode, where we discuss pediatric head and neck masses with a focus on the most common p…
00:19:05 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Coblation Intracapsular Tonsillectomy with Dr. Elise Graham
In our 27th episode, Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Elise Graham joins us to discuss coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy, a less invasive technique now making its debut in Atlantic Canada. We explo…
00:39:48 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Our 26th episode explores oropharyngeal cancer, a significant topic in head
and neck oncology. Join us as we discuss its impact, key considerations in
diagnosis and treatment, and what students may…
Wed 19 Mar 2025
The Future of AI in Otolaryngology with Dr. Philip Edgcumbe
Our 25th episode interviews Dr. Philip Edgcumbe, CSOHNS 2024 Keynote
Speaker, about the future of AI in healthcare and otolaryngology. Join us
to learn more about this exciting area of innovation a…
Sat 08 Mar 2025
Scrubs to Scalpels
Our 23rd episode focuses on the journey beyond ENT training involving
fellowship opportunities, community practice and pursuing a career in
academic medicine.
Wed 05 Jun 2024
Benign Vocal Pathologies
Our 22nd episode focuses on a puzzling clinical entity for many: Benign
Vocal Cord Pathologies. Tune in to learn all about the unique ways voice
pathology can manifest!
Sun 07 Apr 2024
Nasal Trauma
Tag along for our 21st episode which focuses on the ins and outs nasal
traumas, including patient workup, differential diagnoses, management and a
few clinical pearls!
Sun 16 Apr 2023
Approach to Audiograms
Our 20th episode provides some useful tips to interpret audiograms, the
most commonly used technique to objectively identify and describe hearing
loss. Tag along to learn more about this useful too…
Fri 02 Dec 2022
Dizziness, Balance Disorders, and Vestibular Disease - A chat with Neurotologist Dr. Darren Tse
Our 18th episode provides an inside look at the interesting speciality of
Neurotology! Join us for an interview with Dr. Darren Tse, a Neurotologist
at the University of Ottawa, who is sub-speciali…
Wed 28 Sep 2022
Sleep Surgery and Medicine: An Inside Look with Dr. Josie Xu
Join us for our 17th episode with Dr. Josie Xu, a board certified
otolaryngologist with a fellowship in sleep medicine and surgery. You won’t
want to miss out on learning about this exciting and ra…
Wed 07 Sep 2022
Thyroid Nodules
Our 16th episode focuses on a topic common in otolaryngology - thyroid nodules. Join us to discuss the evaluation and treatment of a patient with thyroid nodules and some pearls for the OR!
00:31:14 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: An Inside Look with Dr. Rick Jaggi
Join us for our 15th episode, an inside look with Dr. Rick Jaggi! Dr. Jaggi is a board-certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in facial plastic, reconstructive surgery, and head and neck…
00:08:42 |
Sun 22 May 2022
Interview with Dr. Simon Kirby - Otolaryngologist, Facial Plastic Surgeon, and Pathologist
Join us for our 14th episode, for an exciting interview with Dr. Simon Kirby! Dr. Simon Kirby is a board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon, who retrained in the field of anatomica…
00:19:42 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology: An Inside Look with Dr. Michael Odell
Join for us an interesting discussion with Dr. Michael Odell from the University of Ottawa! Dr. Odell subspecializes in the field of head and neck surgical oncology.
00:28:10 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Our 12th episode focuses on a topic common in otolaryngology and primary - chronic rhinosinusitis. Join us to discuss the evaluation of a patient with chronic rhinosinusitis and some pearls for the O…
00:19:43 |
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Adult Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Join us for a discussion about sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in adults, a topic that will be relevant to a variety of fields in medicine!
Thu 02 Dec 2021
Adult Conductive Hearing Loss
Join us for a discussion about conductive hearing loss (CHL) in adults. This podcast episode focuses on an approach to CHL, and includes clinical pearls for clerkship!
00:16:46 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Parathyroid Physiology
Come learn about some physiology with us! Our ninth episode focuses on parathyroid physiology, a high yield topic within otolaryngology!
00:14:05 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Our eighth episode is sure to keep you awake and learning while helping your patients sleep. Come learn all about obstructive sleep apnea!!
00:20:58 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
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