TP8.2.17 Supplementing Undergraduate ENT Teaching: A Neglected Surgical Speciality?

Abstract Aims A 2020 survey of undergraduate ENT education found there was wide variability between Medical Schools despite a standardised curriculum, published by UK. To improve this, group CTFs designed and led teaching sessions covering each aspect based on the UK curriculum. The aim to confidence in knowledge conditions expected at junior doctor level. Methods Final year students participated three 1-2 hour focused ‘Otology’, ‘Rhinology’ ‘Head & Neck’. Each session started with an MCQ assessing prior knowledge, post-teaching assess for improvement. There additional questionnaire measure several domains pre- post-teaching, they had received within their medical schools. Results Overall, students’ pre-ENT post-ENT scores improved from 67% 87%. percentage who felt ‘fairly confident’ and/or ‘completely following were compared respectively: recognising (26% vs 42%); managing treating (5% surgical airways (3% 40%). 47% tutorials ‘very useful’ learning, 16% outpatient clinics lectures. 94% period < 2 weeks, 37% those receiving <1 week. Conclusions This project demonstrates how small series curriculum specific can help final supplement ENT.