1. Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Mr Tony O’Connor. Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin.

2. A Career in ENT? 3 rd largest Surgical Speciality in UK / Ireland. 15-20% of General Practice is ENT. Inadequate representaion in undergraduate training.

3. Broad Casemix.

7. Subspecialties in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Otology, neuro-otology, skull base surgery Rhinology Facial plastic surgery Laryngology Head and neck surgery Paediatric otorhinolaryngology Audiology Speech and language therapy

8. ENT Departments in Ireland: 15 ENT Departments. 38 ENT Consultants Nationally. Dublin(19) - MAINCH, SJH, Crumlin, St Vincents, RVEEH, Temple St, Mater, Beaumount Hosp. Galway(3), Sligo(2), Limerick(3), Tralee(1), Cork(3), Waterford(4), Tullamore(3). Further Posts recommended!

9. Higher Surgical Training in ENT. 4 Year Specialist Registrar Programme. 18 Trainees. 6 monthly rotations - Dublin Hospitals. - Waterford. - Cork. - Limerick. - Galway. 1 Year Research: MD / MCh. 2 Year Senior Registrar Programme. (5 Trainees). Clinical Fellowship.

10. Requirements for ENT Spr Scheme: Medical Council Full Registration. Possession of MRCS / AFRCS. 6-12 months experience in ENT as an SHO. Research / Presentations: - Presentation - Grand rounds. - National Meeting. - Publications - 1 / 2 ENT publications. ? Research Year.

11. Interview for Spr : 6 monthly interviews in RCSI. 10 – 15 applicants per 6 month period. 6 / 7 candidates shortlisted. 1 to 3 places per 6 months.

12. Contacts / Further Information : Paula Mansell, ENT Higher Surgical Training Administrator, RCSI. E-Mail: pmansell@rcsi.iepmansell@rcsi.ie www.rcsi.ie - postgraduate surgery.www.rcsi.ie