SynthesisBMJ open2016
Does current provision of undergraduate education prepare UK medical students in ENT? A systematic literature review.
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Who cites it
22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 68 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of E-Learning in Undergraduate ENT Education: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.The Laryngoscope · 2026Pooled it
- A randomised trial to assess the educational benefit of a smartphone otoscope in undergraduate medical training.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2021Trial
- The Impact of Short, Structured ENT Teaching Interventions on Junior Doctors' Confidence and On-Call Preparedness: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Measuring Educational Outcomes in Undergraduate Otolaryngology Programs in Two Diverse Way of Teaching-A Prospective Study.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- Use of 3D printed head and neck models for simulating 10 common ENT emergency procedures: a prospective validation study.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Needs assessment of surgical skills of interns: a qualitative study in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia.ANZ journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the BOPPPS model on otolaryngologic education for five-year undergraduates.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Teaching Pterygopalatine Fossa Anatomy Using 3D Images and Physical Model: A Novel Teaching Strategy.Medical science educator · 2024Article
- A junior doctor led near-peer acute ENT/head and neck surgery workshop for medical students.Surgery open science · 2024Article
- Problem of headache: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2023Article
- Increased use of cadaver specimens as a method for improving medical student satisfaction with clinical ear anatomy teaching at St George's, University of London: a pilot study.The Journal of laryngology and otology · 2023Article
- Seven cardinal questions for the patient with ear, nose or throat complaints: Review.Medicine · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Training on Oral Healthcare for Disabled Elderly Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Anatomical Models versus Nontactile Distanced Learning in Otolaryngology Teaching.Surgery journal (New York, N.Y.) · 2021Article
- Using medical reality television as a technology-enhanced learning strategy to provide authentic patient care experiences during clinical placements: a case study research investigation.BMC medical education · 2021Article
- How does participation in a voluntary prize exam affect medical students' knowledge and interest in ENT, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology?BMC medical education · 2020Article
- A Near-Peer Teaching Module to Supplement Current Undergraduate Teaching in ENT Surgery.Medical science educator · 2020Article
- A letter in response to the article entitled 'Utility of a smartphone-enabled otoscope in the instruction of otoscopy and middle ear anatomy'.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2020Article
- Specialty Showcase Days: Can Specialist Careers Workshops Improve The Consideration Of ENT For Medical Students?Advances in medical education and practice · 2019Article
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically identify and analyse all published literature relating to the provision of undergraduate education for preparedness in ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, as perceived by medical students and clinicians in the UK.
designSystematic literature review. DATA SOURCES: 5 major databases were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, ERIC, Cochrane and Web of Science. The literature search was conducted from February to April 2015. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES: Primary research or studies that report on the provision of undergraduate education for preparedness in ENT, from the perspective of medical students and clinicians in the UK. The timescale of searches was limited from 1999 onwards (ie, the past 15 years). DATA EXTRACTION: The literature search was conducted by 2 independent reviewers. Search terms used involved the combination and variation of 5 key concepts, namely: medical student, clinician, ENT, undergraduate medical education and UK. A data extraction form was designed for and used in this study, based on guidelines provided by the UK National Health Service (NHS) Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. Textual narrative synthesis was used for data analysis.
resultsA total of 7 studies were included in the final review. 4 main themes were identified: confidence in managing patients, teaching delivery, student assessment and duration of rotations. A consistent finding in this review was that the majority of final year medical students and junior doctors did not feel adequately prepared to practise ENT. Important factors influencing preparedness in ENT included the duration of clinical rotations, the opportunity for hands-on learning and formal assessment.
conclusionsThe findings of this review suggest the need for further development of the ENT undergraduate curricula across the UK. However, there is insufficient evidence from which to draw strong conclusions; this in itself is beneficial as it highlights a gap in the existing literature and supports the need for primary research.
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