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Learning Modern Laryngeal Surgery in a Dissection Laboratory
Published on: March 18, 2020
Training tomorrow's laryngologists - head and neck training alone is not sufficient
N De Zoysa1, N Amin, M Harries
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
Background:
Diagnostic ability is essential in laryngology. The UK Higher Surgical Training syllabus includes competencies specific to laryngology. This study aimed to identify the factors in training that lead to a consultant level of laryngology-related diagnostic ability.
Method:
An online test of training experience was constructed using laryngoscopy videos obtained from a specialist UK voice clinic. Participation was aimed at both trainees and trainers via invitation through national ENT forums.
Results:
There were 51 complete responses. Trainees with six months of laryngology experience scored significantly higher than those without this experience (p < 0.001). There was no improvement in score demonstrated for those with head and neck specialty experience without laryngology experience. Trainees who had completed 12 months of laryngology, or 6 months of laryngology coupled with 12 months of head and neck training, scored similarly to their consultant trainers.
Conclusion:
It is recommended that all trainees have at least six months of experience in a specialist voice or laryngology placement prior to gaining the Certificate of Completion of Training.
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