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RCSED Basic Microsurgical Skills Course
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Basic Microsurgical Skills Course
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide – Sixth Edition
When I began my ENT training, the revered ‘Pasha’ textbook was one of the first recommendations given to me by senior colleagues who were in the throes of FRCS revision. This revamped edition serves to improve a book which was...In conversation with Dr John Woo and Mr Derek Skinner
Dr John Woo and Mr Derek Skinner have between them an absolute wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of surgical training and specialist examinations. Here, they tell us about their involvement in surgical education, and explain some of...The impact of dyslexia and neurodiversity on training and work – real-world consultant experiences
Awareness of dyslexia and its challenges in ENT training may enhance support for future trainees and trainers alike. Receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia or neurodivergence can be daunting, especially for a resident doctor with aspirations to pursue an ENT career....The impact of simulation on ENT training
Surgical training is constantly developing to improve ENT surgeons’ technical and non-technical skills. In this article, Joshua Whittaker, an ENT Registrar and ENT Simulation Fellow at University Hospitals Birmingham, describes the rise of simulation training. Simulation is the recreation of...
Temporal Bone Dissection Guide - Second Edition
In the second edition of this popular dissection guide the authors have raised the bar even higher, expanding on the infratemporal and middle fossa dissection guide. There is also a brief description of the use of endoscopes in middle ear...Less Than Full time Training in Otolaryngology
A recent Statement from the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASIT) stated that in 2011 there were 17 otolaryngology trainees in Less Than Full Time training (LTFT) [1]. Otolaryngologists in LTFT posts (17/151) is the largest group after general surgery...Less than full time training: the best of both worlds!
Every one of us can feel the pressures of competing interests of everyday life and commitment to our careers. This can be even more difficult when bringing up a young family, especially when we have had to move away from...Mentorship and its role in surgical training
Is there a principle which could help address multiple challenges in surgical training? One which has potential to improve recruitment and retention of staff to our specialty, quality of patient care and surgeon morale? Harry Spiers, an Academic Foundation Doctor...
Virtual and augmented reality in surgery
Virtual reality (VR) is a three-dimensional, computer generated environment which can be accessed using a virtual reality headset, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in this virtual world. Augmented reality (AR) systems layer virtual information over a live camera feed into...
