scholarly journals A Survey on National Selection for Specialty Training

2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
A Cunningham ◽  
CE Rennie ◽  
NS Tolley
Keyword(s):  
Advisory Committee ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Ent Surgery ◽  
Selection Interviews ◽  
Selection For ◽  
National Selection ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Nose And Throat

In April 2010 the first national selection interviews for otolaryngology specialty training year three (ST3) recruitment were held in Leeds. Like many other medical and surgical specialties in the UK and abroad, ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery has now moved to a nationally coordinated system of application and shortlisting, and a single-centre interview. This change has been brought about by the governing bodies, the specialist advisory committee and the UK Association of Programme Directors in ENT following a pilot in 2009.

The fairness, effectiveness and acceptability of selection for specialty training in the UK

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hywel Thomas ◽  
Ian Davison ◽  
Harry Gee ◽  
Janet Grant ◽  
Celia Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Specialty Training ◽  
Selection For ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals P116 Outcomes of DCD Lung Offers: A Single Centre Experience in the UK

Thorax ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A112.2-A113
Author(s):  
C Newark ◽  
J Parmar ◽  
J Dunning ◽  
S Tsui
Keyword(s):  
Single Centre ◽  
Single Centre Experience ◽  
The Uk

Percutaneous abscess drainage in the UK: A national survey and single centre study

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.T. Buckley ◽  
M. Goodwin ◽  
P. Boardman ◽  
R. Uberoi
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Abscess Drainage ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Percutaneous Abscess Drainage ◽  
Single Centre Study ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals 666 Innovations in ENT Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Aziz ◽  
M Benamer ◽  
S Hany ◽  
Y Sahib
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Ear Surgery ◽  
The Past ◽  
Ent Surgery ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Theatre Staff ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Nose And Throat

Abstract Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2), is responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID – 19) global pandemic. Similar coronavirus epidemics over the past years affected healthcare workers significantly. Aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) presented a unique risk to ear, nose and throat (ENT) Surgeons. We introduce various methods of reducing risk in ENT AGPs. Recommendations During trachesostomies we advocate the adoption of a specialist checklist based on ENT UK guidelines. We also advise the use of a clear drape to create a clear barrier between the patient and staff. For ear surgery we advise suturing 2 microscope pieces together end-to-end so that a clear drape can sperate the patient from surgeon. During nasal and sinus surgery, we advise attaching a clear drape to the sterile camera drape used in rigid nasal endoscopy to create a barrier between patient and surgeon. Discussion Our recommendations will create an extra barrier between the patient and the rest of healthcare team. This should reduce the risks to theatre staff from AGPs. Conclusions COVID 19 is a serious health issue affecting healthcare workers, especially during AGPs in ENT surgery. We recommend several techniques to reduce risk. These can also be used during future epidemics.

scholarly journals Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Identifying patients for a ‘COVID-Cold’ isolated day-case unit during the pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892097741
Author(s):  
Zoe Hinchcliffe ◽  
Imran Mohamed ◽  
Anil Lala
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Day Case ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Surgical Services ◽  
North Wales ◽  
Selection For ◽  
The Uk

Background The UK practice of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic due to cancellation of non-urgent operations. Isolated day-case units have been recommended as ‘COVID-cold’ operating sites to resume surgical procedures. This study aims to identify patients suitable for day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DCLC) at isolated units by investigating patient factors and unexpected admission. Method Retrospective analysis of 327 patients undergoing DCLC between January and December 2018 at Ysbyty Gwynedd (District General Hospital; YG) and Llandudno General Hospital (isolated unit; LLGH), North Wales, UK. Results The results showed that 100% of DCLCs in LLGH were successful; 71.4% of elective DCLCs were successful at YG. Increasing age ( p = 0.004), BMI ( p = 0.01), ASA Score ( p = 0.006), previous ERCP ( p = 0.05), imaging suggesting cholecystitis ( p = 0.003) and thick-walled gallbladder ( p = 0.04) were significantly associated with failed DCLC on univariate analysis. Factors retaining significance (OR, 95% CI) after multiple regression include BMI (1.82, 1.05–3.16; p = 0.034), imaging suggesting cholecystitis (4.42, 1.72–11.38; p = 0.002) and previous ERCP (5.25, 1.53–18.00; p = 0.008). Postoperative complications are comparable in BMI <35kg/m2 and 35–39.9kg/m2. Conclusions Current patient selection for isolated day unit is effective in ensuring safe discharge and could be further developed with greater consideration for patients with BMI 35–39.9kg/m2. As surgical services return, this helps identify patients suitable for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at isolated COVID-free day units.

PO-1403 High dose palliative radiotherapy in bladder cancer - A single centre experience from the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. S1152-S1153
Author(s):  
M. Jackson ◽  
N. Hannaway ◽  
A. Burns ◽  
R. Pearson ◽  
R. Chandler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Palliative Radiotherapy ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Single Centre Experience ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Epidemiology of paediatric renal stone disease: a 22-year single centre experience in the UK

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Issler ◽  
Stephanie Dufek ◽  
Robert Kleta ◽  
Detlef Bockenhauer ◽  
Naima Smeulders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Stone ◽  
Stone Disease ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Renal Stone Disease ◽  
Single Centre Experience ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Are there differences between those doctors who apply for a training post in Foundation Year 2 and those who take time out of the training pathway? A UK multicohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e032021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Cleland ◽  
Gordon Prescott ◽  
Kim Walker ◽  
Peter Johnston ◽  
Ben Kumwenda
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Workforce Planning ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
Time Out ◽  
Foundation Programme ◽  
Training Post ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Participation In Higher Education

IntroductionKnowledge about the career decisions of doctors in relation to specialty (residency) training is essential in terms of UK workforce planning. However, little is known about which doctors elect to progress directly from Foundation Year 2 (F2) into core/specialty/general practice training and those who instead opt for an alternative next career step.ObjectiveTo identify if there were any individual differences between these two groups of doctors.DesignThis was a longitudinal, cohort study of ‘home’ students who graduated from UK medical schools between 2010 and 2015 and completed the Foundation Programme (FP) between 2012 and 2017.We used the UK Medical Education Database (UKMED) to access linked data from different sources, including medical school performance, specialty training applications and career preferences. Multivariable regression analyses were used to predict the odds of taking time out of training based on various sociodemographic factors.Results18 380/38 905 (47.2%) of F2 doctors applied for, and accepted, a training post offer immediately after completing F2. The most common pattern for doctors taking time out of the training pathway after FP was to have a 1-year (7155: 38.8%) or a 2-year break (2605: 14.0%) from training. The odds of not proceeding directly into core or specialty training were higher for those who were male, white, entered medical school as (high) school leavers and whose parents were educated to degree level. Doctors from areas of low participation in higher education were significantly (0.001) more likely to proceed directly into core or specialty training.ConclusionThe results show that UK doctors from higher socioeconomic groups are less likely to choose to progress directly from the FP into specialty training. The data suggest that widening access and encouraging more socioeconomic diversity in our medical students may be helpful in terms of attracting F2s into core/specialty training posts.

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