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Head and Neck Surgery10th May 2014
Department of Anatomy, School of Biosciences, Park Place, Cardiff University
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Description:
This intensive one-day course was aimed to provide a focused revision for the DOHNSClinical/OSCE exam and is aimed at both Surgical and General Practice trainees with aspecialist interest in ENT. The content included clinical topics that regularly feature in the exam. This encompassed gross and microscopic anatomy of key areas, identification of common ENT pathology including video and radiological analysis, interpretation of specialist investigations and familiarization with surgical and emergency equipment. There was a strong emphasis on the clinical application of this knowledge & the practical skills required for the exam. Candidates also had the opportunity to perfect their examination skills and improve their communication skills, with focused history taking and consenting.
The course concluded with a mock OSCE examination, which provided the opportunity for individuals to put into practice the skills they acquired during the course. The candidates were also provided with a free copy of the popular DOHNS OSCE book, 'An Essential Revision Guide to DOHNS' by Stew et al.
The feedback received from the candidates was positive and is summarised in the subseqent pages.
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DOHNSDiploma in Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery10th May 2014
Department of Anatomy, School of Biosciences, Park Place, Cardiff University
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Course Programme
0800 - 0820 Welcome & introduction to format of the course; venue: E1.03 Mr R McLeod & Mr S Enoch
0820 - 1100Session A: Group demonstrations, venue: Dissection room & E1.03 (2x40mins, parallel sessions):co-ordinator Dr H Walijee
• Cranial nerves and skull base – Ms K Konieczny • Larynx, Neck and Thyroid gland – Mr S Enoch / Mr R McLeod
Session B: Group lectures, venue: Dissection room & E1.03 (2x40mins);
• Ear – Mr R McLeod (combined session, E1.03)
• Nose, Paranasal sinuses & Oral Cavity – Mr S Berry (combined session, E1.03)
Topographical and surface anatomy will also be demonstrated. Appropriate radiographs and other imaging as well as pathological slides will be used as aids.
1100 - 1115 Coffee & refreshments
1115 - 1315 Session C: Communication skills, venue: E1.02 & E1.03 (2x60 mins, parallel sessions)
Session 1:• History taking• Breaking bad news
Session 2:• Information giving • Consent
Mr S Berry / Ms Konieczny / Mr R McLeod / Mr D Smith / Dr H Walijee / Ms K Whitcroft
Session consists formal teaching followed by an open workshop involving scenarios accompanied by facilitators and formal feedback
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Course Programme
1315 - 1400 (During lunch break):
• Equipment familiarisation
• Lecture: ‘How to pass the OSCE first time’ - Mr R McLeod
1400 - 1520Session D: Group demonstrations, venue: E1.02 & E1.03 (2x40 mins, parallel sessions)
• Ear examination – Ms K Konieczny / Mr R McLeod / Ms K Whitcroft
• Neck examination & Flexible Nasendoscopy - Mr S Berry / Mr D Smith
1520 - 1535 Additional session: Group demonstration, venue: E1.03 (15 mins)
• Cranial Nerve Examination – Mr R Mcleod
This is an extra session and will be potentially excluded if the course is over-running on time, please familiarise yourself with the section in the course book.
1535 - 1605 Session E: Group lecture, venue: E1.03 (30 mins)
• Hearing and balance analysis – Mr D Smith
1605 - 1620 Coffee & refreshments
1620 – 1830: VIVA AND OSCEVenue: E1.02-5
Co-ordinator: Mr S Enoch
There will be Viva and OSCE stations, with additional rest stations, run under exam conditions. Some stations are manned and some are unmanned, these will run in conjunction as in the exam. Every candidate will go through all stations. Each viva and OSCE station will be for six minutes.
Examiners: Mr S Berry, Ms Konieczny, Mr R McLeod, Mr D Smith, Ms K Whitcroft
1830 Summary and general feedback
1830: End of Course!
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Cranial nerves andbase of skull
Ear Neck and larynx Nose andparanasal sinuses
Cranial nerves and base of skull; Ear; Neck and larynx; Nose and paranasal sinuses
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Comments
I found the anatomy sessions particularly useful. The mock OSCE gave me an idea of what the exam would be like, and the communication skill sessions highlighted what the examiners are looking for. It was a confidence boosting day altogether. All the staff were very professional and exceptionally helpful. I would appreciate it if you could send me a PDF fee receipt. Thanks!
Ms Jane YagoubPrincess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend
It was good but certain things were hurried up due to lack of time.Ms Shalini Menon
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Excellent course. Very useful exam preparation particularly the practice OSCE at the end of the day Faculty very approachable and helpful.
Ms Annie BartlettDerriford Hospital, Plymouth
Generally a very good course. I appreciate it had to be kept to one day, but it felt a little rushed, especially the mock OSCE. Anatomy revision was a nice refresher, perhaps a little too much emphasis was put on the foramina of the skull but I appreciate people tend to worry about this. All in all, good course and seems to be better value than others around. Many thanks.
Mr Anant PatelAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
If possible a bit more time to do practical parts/history station and mock OSCE. Thanks again for a very good course.
Mr Ali SalamatArrowe Park Hospital, Wirral
I liked everything.Mr Raed Yaqoob Shmirt
Al Dewaniya Teaching Hospital
Very useful course prior to taking the DOHNS part B. Handouts of lectures would have been useful.Mr Adam Hussain
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
Teaching of a great standard that not only helps with the exam but also in general ENT. A session or hand-out on basic operations and instruments used would be useful.
Mr Deepak ChandrasekharanRoyal London Hospital, London
Very well managed and presented.Mr Ajay Agarwal
University Hospital, Coventry
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Very thorough, covered almost everything despite being a one day course.Mr Michael George
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
I though the course was on the whole excellent - it was very focused to the learning needed to pass the DOHNS and the opportunity to practice OSCEs and do a mock exam was very helpful. I will certainly go into the exam much better prepared.
Mr Robert GroundsUniversity Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Good.Ms Nazan Can Guru Naidu
Barnet Hospital, Barnet
I highly recommend this informative course for the DOHNS candidates especially for overseas candidates.Mr Laith Al-Tamimi
Martyr Gazi Alhariry Specialized Surgical Hospital/Medical City Complex
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DOHNSDiploma in Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery10th May 2014
Department of Anatomy, School of Biosciences, Park Place, Cardiff University
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