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Higher surgical training in Otolaryngology
J Hill1, J A Deans, A J Prichard
1Department of Otolaryngology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|December 1, 1992
Summary
UK otolaryngology trainees find the intercollegiate exam unsuitable for career progression and assessment. Many doubt Specialist Advisory Committee interview confidentiality and desire a dedicated Otolaryngology faculty.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Higher Surgical Training in the UK is undergoing evaluation.
- The Association of Otolaryngologists in Training represents senior registrars and early-career consultants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the opinions of UK otolaryngology trainees on key aspects of their higher surgical training.
- To identify areas for improvement in training structure, assessment, and faculty representation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to members of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training.
- Data was collected from 80 participating members, representing 72.3% of the membership.
Main Results:
- The intercollegiate examination is largely unpopular, with 66% deeming it ill-suited for career structure and trainee assessment.
- 80% of eligible Senior Registrars will not undertake the voluntary exam.
- 66% expressed concerns regarding the confidentiality of Specialist Advisory Committee interviews.
- 73% advocated for a distinct Otolaryngology faculty within the Royal College of Surgeons.
Conclusions:
- Significant dissatisfaction exists among UK otolaryngology trainees regarding the current intercollegiate examination and SAC interview processes.
- There is a strong demand for enhanced structural support and faculty representation for Otolaryngology training within the Royal College of Surgeons.