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Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Mr Tony O’Connor. Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin. A Career in ENT?. 3 rd largest Surgical Speciality in UK / Ireland. 15-20% of General Practice is ENT. Inadequate representaion in undergraduate training. Broad Casemix.

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Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

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  1. Otolaryngology,Head & Neck Surgery. Mr Tony O’Connor. Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin.

  2. A Career in ENT? • 3rd largest Surgical Speciality in UK / Ireland. • 15-20% of General Practice is ENT. • Inadequate representaion in undergraduate training.

  3. Broad Casemix.

  4. Subspecialties in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. • Otology, neuro-otology, skull base surgery • Rhinology • Facial plastic surgery • Laryngology • Head and neck surgery • Paediatric otorhinolaryngology • Audiology • Speech and language therapy

  5. ENT Departments in Ireland: • 15 ENT Departments. • 38 ENT Consultants Nationally. • Dublin(19) - MAINCH, SJH, Crumlin, St Vincents, RVEEH, Temple St, Mater, Beaumount Hosp. • Galway(3), Sligo(2), Limerick(3), Tralee(1), Cork(3), Waterford(4), Tullamore(3). • Further Posts recommended!

  6. Higher Surgical Training in ENT. • 4 Year Specialist Registrar Programme. 18 Trainees. 6 monthly rotations - Dublin Hospitals. - Waterford. - Cork. - Limerick. - Galway. • 1 Year Research: MD / MCh. • 2 Year Senior Registrar Programme. (5 Trainees). • Clinical Fellowship.

  7. Requirements for ENT Spr Scheme: • Medical Council Full Registration. • Possession of MRCS / AFRCS. • 6-12 months experience in ENT as an SHO. • Research / Presentations: - Presentation - Grand rounds. - National Meeting. - Publications - 1 / 2 ENT publications. • ? Research Year.

  8. Interview for Spr : • 6 monthly interviews in RCSI. • 10 – 15 applicants per 6 month period. • 6 / 7 candidates shortlisted. • 1 to 3 places per 6 months.

  9. Contacts / Further Information : • Paula Mansell, ENT Higher Surgical Training Administrator, RCSI. E-Mail: pmansell@rcsi.ie • www.rcsi.ie- postgraduate surgery.

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