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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2026

A Low-Cost, Easily Implementable Model for Multiskill Hands-On Training in Otolaryngology Education.

Takahiro Inoue, Shota Sakaue, Hisataka Ominato, Risa Wakisaka, Michihisa Kono, Hidekiyo Yamaki, Kenzo Ohara, Takumi Kumai, Miki Takahara

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Article in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Takahiro InoueDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Shota SakaueDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Hisataka OminatoDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Risa WakisakaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Michihisa KonoDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Hidekiyo YamakiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.
Kenzo OharaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6957-6206
Takumi KumaiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3411-671X
Miki TakaharaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Asahikawa Medical University Asahikawa Japan.

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Abstract

Objective: Early exposure to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is limited in undergraduate medical education, and existing hands-on training programs are often resource-intensive or focused on single procedures, restricting their broader implementation. This study aimed to develop a low-cost, easily implementable, and reproducible multiskill hands-on training model in otolaryngology and to evaluate its educational validity. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated a structured, rotation-based hands-on seminar conducted at a single academic institution between 2024 and 2025. Participants included fourth- to sixth-year medical students and postgraduate year (PGY) 1-2 residents. The intervention was a 70-min, four-station, low-cost training model (endoscopic sinus surgery, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, otologic skills, and tracheostomy) designed for standardized, reproducible implementation. Educational validity was assessed using pre- and postseminar self-reported measures of knowledge, procedural skills, and interest in otolaryngology, as well as overall satisfaction. Results: A total of 27 participants were included. Self-assessed knowledge and procedural skills improved significantly across all domains following the seminar (all Conclusions: This study presents a low-cost, multiskill hands-on training model that is feasible to implement and reproducible in routine educational settings, even in time-constrained clinical environments. The findings support the educational validity of this structured approach for early procedural exposure in otolaryngology. This model may provide a practical strategy for integrating multiskill training into otolaryngology education, particularly in resource-limited settings. Level of Evidence: Level V.

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educationhands‐onlow‐costmultiskillotolaryngologyreproducibilitytraining model

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PMCPMC13413226

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