Otolaryngology,Otolaryngology,Head & Neck Surgery.Head & Neck Surgery.

Mr Tony O’Connor.Mr Tony O’Connor.Children’s University Hospital,Children’s University Hospital,

Temple Street,Temple Street,Dublin.Dublin.

A Career in ENT?A Career in ENT?

• 3rd largest Surgical Speciality in UK / Ireland.

• 15-20% of General Practice is ENT.

• Inadequate representaion in undergraduate training.

Broad Casemix.Broad Casemix.

Subspecialties inSubspecialties in Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.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

ENT Departments in Ireland: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!

Higher Surgical Training in ENT.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.

Requirements for ENT Spr Requirements for ENT Spr Scheme: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.

Interview for Spr :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.

Contacts / Further Information :Contacts / Further Information :

• Paula Mansell,

ENT Higher Surgical Training Administrator,

RCSI.

E-Mail: pmansell@rcsi.ie

• www.rcsi.ie - postgraduate surgery.