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Simulation training significantly improved airway management skills and confidence for practicing otolaryngologists. This educational approach offers valuable technical and communication skill development for Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.

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  • Medical Simulation
  • Otolaryngology
  • Airway Management

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  • Simulation offers a safe environment for learning crisis resource management in clinical scenarios.
  • Limited data exists on simulation benefits for practicing physicians, particularly in otolaryngology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a simulation symposium on airway management skills for practicing otolaryngologists.
  • To assess the educational value and participant satisfaction with simulation-based training.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation symposium on airway management was conducted during an annual meeting.
  • Participants completed questionnaires (Likert scale and open-answer) and interviews post-symposium.

Main Results:

  • Most participants (62.5%) had no prior simulation experience.
  • Significant increase in comfort with airway management scenarios (mean 2.93 to 4.09, p<0.001).
  • High ratings for relevance (4.68) and usefulness (4.67), with increased confidence in crisis resource management and team training (4.53).

Conclusions:

  • Simulation with feedback is a valuable tool for practicing otolaryngologists to meet Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development requirements.
  • The symposium enhanced technical skills, communication strategies, and team training for practicing otolaryngologists, including community-based physicians.