Purpose: This article describes the medical Web site developed at the
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen's University, on the World Wide We
b. The objectives of the Web site are: to introduce the Department of
Otolaryngology at Queen's University; to provide its users with inform
ation and new developments in various aspects of otolaryngology; to pr
ovide general public with health information on otolaryngology; and to
foster academic discussion via electronic discussion forum. The devel
opment and implementation of this Web site are also presented. Conclus
ion: Physicians who have Internet access will be able to utilize the m
ultimedia information on this site for medical education and clinical
consultation.