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The ENT run through pilot: a questionnaire survey of 23 trainees

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 January 2021

E Heward  and
B N Kumar
E Heward*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, UK
B N Kumar
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Wigan, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Mr Elliot Heward, Department of ENT, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NN, UK E-mail: elliotheward@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Objective

The ENT run through pilot was introduced in 2018 to improve early recruitment to the specialty. This study aimed to understand what makes a successful interview applicant and the experience of the run through trainees during the specialty trainee one and specialty trainee two years.

Method

A questionnaire survey was sent to all ENT run through trainees.

Results

Twenty-three trainees responded. Of the successful candidates, 74 per cent held additional degrees prior to application. The median core surgical interview rank was 27 (range: 3–174). Trainees felt that being on the run through pilot had increased ENT trainer engagement.

Conclusion

The ENT run through posts are highly competitive, and holding an additional degree may improve applicant success. The pilot programme has been successful by increasing trainer engagement at this critical stage of training. These results will enable development of the pilot programme and provide valuable information for those applying to an ENT run through post.

Keywords

OtolaryngologySurveys and QuestionnairesPilot Projects

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 135 , Issue 1 , January 2021 , pp. 74 - 79
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press

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Footnotes

Mr E Heward takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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