Infected Thornwaldt Cyst: Case Report of an Unusual Cause of Pediatric Neck Pain.

Background: The differential diagnosis for pediatric neck pain is broad and includes benign and life-threatening entities. The neck is a complex structure with many compartments. Rare disease processes exist that can mimic more serious conditions, such as meningitis.

Otolaryngology residents' experiences of pregnancy and return to work: A multisite qualitative study.

Objectives: A paucity of literature exists about childbearing during otolaryngology residency. Pregnancy is a common part of many physician life cycles, but the timing of residency and the rigors of surgical training amplify the challenges. This study was designed to understand the experiences of childbearing otolaryngology residents and support them during this major life event.

Long-term Audiometric Outcomes After Atresiaplasty for Congenital Aural Atresia.

Objective: Describe long-term trends and stability of hearing outcomes for patients undergoing primary congenital aural atresia (CAA) repair.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Single academic, tertiary referral center.

The impact of learning communities on interpersonal relationships among medical students.

Background: Medical students at the University of Virginia (UVA) are mentored and learn within the framework of a four college learning community. Uniquely, these learning communities are used to organize the third-year clerkship rotations.

Methods: Students were surveyed after their first pre-clinical year and after their clerkship year to determine what the effect of the learning community was on their social and educational interpersonal relationships.