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.
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: [email protected]
• www.rcsi.ie - postgraduate surgery.