scholarly journals ICBSE: who are we and where are we going?

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. 288-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A Brennan ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
Kevin P Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
College Presidents ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
The Uk

The Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) is responsible for the continued development, quality assurance and standards of the Intercollegiate MRCS and the Diploma in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (DO–HNS). As with the other two intercollegiate committees – namely the Joint Committee for Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE) and the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) – the chairperson is appointed following an interview process by the four college presidents. The committees are accountable to all four royal colleges of surgeons in the UK and Ireland and the General Medical Council (GMC).

Three years running the MRCS

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (7) ◽  
pp. 241-242
Author(s):  
Chris Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
End Point ◽  
The Uk

Three years as Chairman of the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) have passed quickly. I have often reflected on the purpose of the Membership of Royal College Surgeons (MRCS) exam, which has been to develop and oversee the intercollegiate surgical membership examination for assessing the standards of junior trainees during and at the end point of: (1) basic surgical training (until August 2007 in the UK and for an indefinite period in Ireland and overseas) and (2) core surgical training (from August 2007 in the UK); and also (3) to develop and oversee the Diploma of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (DO–HNS) examination. The work of the ICBSE has been to maintain the quality and standard of the MRCS examinations and to deliver incremental quality improvements to satisfy the various stakeholders. It has been quite a challenge.

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Head and Neck Surgery Training: A Brazilian National Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Kober Leite ◽  
Leandro Luongo Matos ◽  
Claudio R. Cernea ◽  
Luiz Paulo Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Surgery Training ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a high impact on surgical training around the world due to required measures regarding the suspension of elective procedures and the dismissal of nonessential personnel. Objectives To understand the impact the pandemic had on head and neck surgery training in Brazil. Methods We conducted a 29-question online survey with head and neck surgery residents in Brazil, assessing the impact the pandemic had on their training. Results Forty-six residents responded to the survey, and 91.3% of them reported that their residency was affected by the pandemic, but most residents were not assigned to work directly with patients infected with the new coronavirus (71.4%). All residents reported decrease in clinic visits and in surgical procedures, mostly an important reduction of ∼ 75%. A total of 56.5% of the residents described that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental, health and only 4 (8.7%) do not have any symptoms of burnout. The majority (78.3%) of the residents reported that educational activities were successfully adapted to online platforms, and 37% were personally infected with the virus. Conclusion Most surgical residencies were greatly affected by the pandemic, and residents had an important decrease in surgical training. Educational activities were successfully adapted to online modalities, but the residency programs should search for ways of trying to compensate for the loss of practical activities.

The implementation of audit in an ENT unit

1991 ◽  
Vol 105 (8) ◽  
pp. 611-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann F. Dingle ◽  
Liam M. Flood
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Medical Audit ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Subject

AbstractFNT Departments in the united kingdom are faced with increasing, managementand the colleges responsible for surgical training to intrtoduce formal medical self audit. The plethora of guidelines and publi-cations on the subject rarely address the differences in clinical pratice medicine or surgery and that of otoaryngology. Clearly the lead in the introduction of medical audit will come from the appropriate specilaist associations; however. this paper aims to share the experienceof the implementation of audit otoaryngology, head and neck surgery unit and offer suggestions for a programme elsewhere.

Four cases of aggressive MRSA wound infection following head and neck surgery

1997 ◽  
Vol 111 (9) ◽  
pp. 874-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Parton ◽  
N. J. P. Beasley ◽  
G. Harvey ◽  
D. Houghton ◽  
A.S. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Wound Infection ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Innominate Artery ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
The Other ◽  
Wound Infections ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Mediastinal Abscess ◽  
Fatal Haemorrhage

AbstractFour cases of serious MRSA wound infection following head and neck surgery have been identified. One patient died. At post mortem a mediastinal abscess containing MRSA was found to have eroded into the innominate artery causing fatal haemorrhage. The other three suffered serious wound infections, two requiring further surgery. Once MRSA hadbeen identified they were treated with intravenous teicoplanin and all made a full recovery.

scholarly journals Clinical observerships: ENT, head and neck surgery at Toronto University Health Network, Canada

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (10) ◽  
pp. 346-347
Author(s):  
Ricardo AP Persaud
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Important Method ◽  
Health Network

Rotating to different institutions is considered an important method of enhancing the breadth of surgical training. Trainees typically arrange formal 6–12 month 'out of programme' attachments in sought-after units. Mr Persaud shares his experience of the shorter stints he has spent in such units as a clinical observer and outlines the reasons why this alternative would also be rewarding for surgeons in training.

scholarly journals Use of a short trainee questionnaire to support international UK equivalent core medical training

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
David Black ◽  
◽  
Warren Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Internal Medicine Training ◽  
The Uk

Introduction The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK provides UK equivalent Core Medical Training (CMT), now Internal Medicine Training (IMT), with six partners internationally. The objective of this study was to support the quality management and accreditation of those programmes. Methods A short, simple trainee questionnaire was designed and implemented online to produce data that could be compared with the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) analysis of the UK national General Medical Council (GMC) questionnaire. Survey included first three of the current six international partners of JRCPTB: one site in Iceland and the other two in India. Results Over 90% trainee engagement was achieved, and the results are compatible and related to the UK experience. No serious issues were identified that need immediate action and the output was used for discussion about training and service at all three sites. Good satisfaction with the programme was found in all three sites. Conclusion A simple online questionnaire can have good engagement with trainees on an international basis and produce useful information that helps trainees and trainers discuss the care of their patients and improve training

scholarly journals Education of trainees, training and fellowships for head and neck oncologic and surgical training in the UK: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (S2) ◽  
pp. S218-S221
Author(s):  
R Simo ◽  
A Robson ◽  
B Woodwards ◽  
P Niblock ◽  
P Matteucci
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Surgical Oncology ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Oncology ◽  
Previous Edition ◽  
Career Structure ◽  
The Uk

AbstractSince the previous edition of these guidelines, significant changes have taken place in the training and assessment of surgeons and oncologists who treat patients with head and neck cancer. For those intending to become head and neck surgeons, a fellowship in head and neck surgery is virtually mandatory. This paper summarises the current career structure to specialise in head and neck oncology and surgery in the UK.Recommendation• Trainees applying for head and neck surgical oncology consultant posts should have completed additional training in the subspecialty.

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