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What makes a high-quality ENT resident doctor induction? A national survey of 380 participants

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2025

Oscar Guest Open the ORCID record for Oscar Guest [Opens in a new window] ,
Leo Gundle ,
Liam Hyland ,
Atia Khan ,
Christian Grimes  and
Bhavesh Vijay Tailor Open the ORCID record for Bhavesh Vijay Tailor [Opens in a new window]
Oscar Guest*
Affiliation:
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Pontyclun, Wales, UK
Leo Gundle
Affiliation:
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Dorset, UK
Liam Hyland
Affiliation:
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
Atia Khan
Affiliation:
Pinderfields General Hospital NHS Trust, Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK
Christian Grimes
Affiliation:
Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust, Torquay, Devon, UK
Bhavesh Vijay Tailor
Affiliation:
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester, Essex, UK
*
Corresponding author: Oscar Guest; Email: Oscar.guest@hotmail.co.uk
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Abstract

Objectives

The primary aim of this study was to investigate qualitative themes contributing to a successful ENT induction.

Methods

Responses were gathered as part of “RecENT SHO”, a multi-centre retrospective cross-sectional survey. Qualitative data were analysed thematically, with key themes supported by direct quotations.

Results

A total of 380 eligible responses identified four major themes: induction methodology, induction duration, senior clinician involvement and post-induction support. Respondents strongly favoured face-to-face, simulation-based training and practical skill development under senior supervision.

Conclusion

This study highlights the critical components of successful ENT inductions, emphasising the necessity of practical skill training and senior clinician involvement. Future induction programmes should incorporate these findings to improve resident doctor preparedness and patient safety.

Keywords

emergency otorhinolaryngology (ORL)medical educationpostgraduate educationtrainingundergraduate education

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 139 , Issue 11 , November 2025 , pp. 1040 - 1046
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED.

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