The fellowship examination in otolaryngology

A questionnaire was sent to 26 successful candidates at the Royal College of Surgeons of London final fellowship examination in Otolaryngology. Twenty were returned complete. An audit of the surgical training and exam preparation of the candidates is presented. All candidates worked in teaching hospitals at the time of passing the exam and most received tuition from senior registrars. All candidates worked in the Midlands or South of the country. Fourteen of the 20 possessed another surgical fellowship. The average time spent in ENT was 29 months and in training outside ENT was 21 months.