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By: Dr.Hiba Al-Reefy, Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Who's it for?
ENT senior house officers and registrars as well as GPs with a special interest in ENT Surgery wishing to offer a minor ENT service.
Part 2 assesses clinical competencies in performing a number of procedures which are assessed in the MCQ paper or in the OSCE section of the exam. These procedures include: initial epistaxis and its management, management of foreign bodies in ENT, myringotomy and grommet insertion and flexible nasendoscopy and examination of the post nasal space.
Is there an exam?
The exam consists of two parts: a two hour MCQ paper and an OSCE of about 30 stations, including a number of patient stations. You must pass the MCQ paper before attempting the OSCE. The pass rate is very high averaging at about 85%. The fee for the MCQ paper is 250 and 500 for the OSCE.
Did I go on a course?
The Practical Revision Course at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital covers most of the topics in the DO-HNS syllabus through a series of lectures over three days followed by a mock exam similar to the real thing. The fee for this course is 375 There are a number of other DO-HNS revision courses held in and around London including: - The Whipps Cross DO-HNS Refresher course is a three day course providing lectures, interactive OSCE sessions, appraisal of participants by consultants and a mock written paper and OSCE, the fees for the course are 350. - The DO-HNS Course at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington: an excellent four day course comprising lectures, MCQ practice and OSCE training, the fees are 475. Top tips: Time should be set aside for revision with study leave, if possible close to the exam date. Attend a revision course Speak to previous candidates who have completed the exam and find out about the clinical cases and scenarios they were confronted with. Visit the College museum and study the anatomy jars on display, they are very helpful. Prepare for the exam in advance, I recommend reading from:
1: Key Topics in Otolaryngology (considered the DOHNS bible by many) 2: Total Revision: Ear, Nose and Throat 3: PAST test in Otolaryngology (S.Philips & L.Badia) Contact for further information: Examinations and Assessment Department The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE dohns.exams@rcseng.ac.uk Tel: 020 7869 6281
Cons:
You may feel rushed during the OSCE, especially with the clinical scenario stations, however there is plenty of time. Practice the communication skills section as this will be challenging for overseas doctors who are not familiar with the NHS. Hiba Al-Reefy Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, drhibaalreefy@hotmail.com