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This study explores the duration, educational components, and examination requirements in ORL-HNS training programs across 11 European countries. The analysis considers theoretical education hours, educational courses, written exams, and the interest in European courses. By examining key factors such as specialist training duration, textbooks, and practical education, the need for a standardized European approach in ORL-HNS training is discussed. The study also highlights the costs and interest levels for European courses in each country.
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Resident and subspecialty training in ORL-HNSDo we need an European approach? Reidar Grénman Professor and Chairman Dept. of ORL H&N, Turku University and University Hospital, Turku Finland EAORL-HNS, Confederation of European ORL-HNS President
Duration of specialist training Croatia 5 y Denmark 6 y Estonia 3 y Finland 5 y Greece 5 y Hungary 5 y Ireland 6 y Italy 5 y Netherlands 5 y Norway 5 y Sweden 5 y N=11
Text books Croatia Cummings, Ballenger Denmark Eg. Scott Brown Estonia Becker, Cummings, Fisch, Wormarld, Weber Finland Cummings, Scott Brown Greece At least one European / American Hungary Hungary text book Ireland Scott Brown Italy Recommended books Netherlands Stell and Maran, Fish, Nolst Trenite etc. Norway None Sweden None
Theoretical education Croatia 472 lectures/358 seminars, 100 practicals Denmark 4-8 hours / week Estonia 2-3 hours / week Finland 60 hours – 3 study weeks Greece natl. e-learning/ month, variable Hungary 8 weeks Ireland not split from practical Italy 1600 hours of theoretical education Netherlands 4 hours / week Norway 2 hours teaching/4 hours self-study/week Sweden 2 hours / week
Educational courses Written exam Oblig./Voluntary Croatia Many-ped, orl, plastic, HNS, oton. Rh + V Denmark 6 x 4 days + general courses - O Estonia No Finland 7 x 2 days - V Greece 4 x 2 days variable; 1 national - V Hungary 5 courses - V Ireland 4 courses 1 day each year - O Italy Otol 4 days;Larynx 3 day;laser 4 day - V? Netherlands 4 courses days - V? Norway 12 courses, 3-4 days + O Sweden 8 to choose from + 5/O
Exam at the end of the training Croatia + Obligatory Denmark - Estonia + Obligatory Finland + Obligatory Greece + Obligatory Hungary + Obligatory Ireland + Obligatory Italy - Netherlands Every year (national?) Obligatory Norway - Sweden + Voluntary
Would European courses be of interest? price / 2-3 days Croatia yes 100 € Denmark yes 500-600 € Estonia yes max. 300 € Finland yes 400-500 € Greece yes 200 € Hungary yes 200 € Ireland yes 500 € Italy yes Netherlands ? 200-300 € Norway yes ± 500 € Sweden yes 500 €