Otolaryngology, Head

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Otolaryngology,Head Neck Surgery.

• Mr Tony OConnor.
• Childrens University Hospital,
• Temple Street,
• Dublin.

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A Career in ENT?

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

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Broad Casemix.
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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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Contacts / Further Information

• Paula Mansell,
• ENT Higher Surgical Training Administrator,
• RCSI.
• E-Mail pmansell_at_rcsi.ie
• www.rcsi.ie - postgraduate surgery.