Program overview
The Fellowship in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) is a complete 12-months advanced post-doctoral training programme focused on building up an in-depth knowledge of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck diseases in terms of diagnosis, medical management and surgical treatment for doctors. It is a structured program of on-line learning and clinical training, with rich exposure to the clinical disciplines of otology, rhinology, laryngology, pediatric ENT, head and neck surgery, sleep medicine and advanced endoscopic procedures. Participants acquire the knowledge and technical proficiency necessary to deal with a broad spectrum of ENT problems through expert-led lectures, surgical demonstrations, case-based discussion, training in diagnosis and supervised clinical practice. The fellowship focuses on evidence based medicine, patient based medicine and up-to-date surgical procedures to ensure that clinicians are ready for high level hospital and specialist practice of ENT.
What Skills You Will Gain
Acquire in-depth knowledge of ENT examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.
Gain knowledge of otology such as assessment of the hearing, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and principles of cochlear implant.
Develop expertise in rhinology surgical techniques including septoplasty, turbinoplasty and Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).
Gain knowledge of the advanced laryngology procedures such as laryngoscopy, voice parameter assessment and airway management.
Develop knowledge and skills to manage paediatric ENT disorders, congenital abnormalities and airways emergencies.
Acquire knowledge of surgical techniques in head and neck surgery such as thyroid surgery, management of salivary gland and neck masses.
Learn ENT endoscopy, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, FNAC and biopsy.
Understand how to manage sleep apnea, snoring and sleep related breathing disorders.
Gain the skills in audiology, vestibular evaluation, hearing rehabilitation and balance disorder management.
Know how to perform emergency ENT procedures – tracheostomy, cricothyrotomy, and removal of foreign body.
Learn in-depth skull base surgery, phonosurgery, and multi-disciplinary ENT surgery.
Improve patient communication, peri-operative management and evidence-based clinical decision making.
Career Outcome
Grow as a proficient ENT specialist, experienced in both medical and surgical field.
Develop the skills to self-diagnose and self-manage complex conditions relating to the ear, nose, throat and head & neck.
Create additional employment opportunities in multi-specialty hospitals, ENT speciality hospitals, academic hospitals and surgeries.
Improve the profile for consultant, senior clinician and teaching roles in ORL.
Acquire skills for establishing and/or building a successful ENT practice.
Develop in-depth surgical skills for ENT to enhance clinical performance and patient satisfaction.
Develop a solid base to pursue subspecialty training in otology, rhinology, head & neck surgery, sleep medicine or skull base surgery.
Expand opportunities for clinical research, publications and academic activities.
Develop leadership skills for multiprofessional patient care and healthcare management positions.
Become an internationally recognised and recognised by CPD accredited fellow to boost professional credibility and career prospects.
What you will learn
Learn from Industry-Leading ENT Specialists
Skill-Driven Workshops on Advanced ENT Techniques
Flexible Learning for Modern Medical Professionals
Future-Ready ENT Curriculum
Clinical Training for Real-World Practice
Course curriculum
- Anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures
- ENT history taking and physical examination techniques
- Introduction to ENT instruments and endoscopy basics
- Sterilization protocols and surgical safety in ENT
- Common ear diseases: otitis media, otitis externa, tinnitus, vertigo
- Hearing assessment: Audiometry, Tympanometry, BERA
- Surgical procedures: Myringotomy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy
- Cochlear implants and hearing aid technologies
- Vestibular disorders and rehabilitation
- Nasal obstruction, rhinitis, sinusitis, epistaxis
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty, turbinoplasty, and nasal polyposis management
- Allergic rhinitis and immunotherapy basics
- Nasal tumors and granulomatous diseases
- Hoarseness, vocal cord nodules/polyps, laryngitis
- Voice analysis and stroboscopy
- Microlaryngeal surgery
- Management of airway obstruction and stridor
- Speech therapy introduction
- Adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obstructive sleep apnea
- Congenital anomalies (choanal atresia, branchial cysts)
- Pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implantation
- Foreign bodies and airway emergencies
- Pediatric endoscopy
- Neck masses, lymphadenopathy, thyroid and salivary gland disorders
- Head and neck malignancies: diagnosis, staging, and treatment
- Tracheostomy and airway management
- Neck dissections and reconstruction basics
- Role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- Radiological imaging in ENT (CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
- Nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, otoendoscopy
- FNAC and biopsy techniques in ENT
- Interpretation of pathology reports
- Lab tests and microbiology in ENT practice
- Anatomy of the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossa
- Endoscopic skull base approaches
- Management of CSF leaks
- Skull base tumors (e.g., acoustic neuromas, meningiomas)
- Collaboration with neurosurgery and multidisciplinary planning
- Indications and techniques of phonosurgery
- Medialization thyroplasty, injection laryngoplasty
- Voice therapy protocols for singers, teachers, and professionals
- Rehabilitation of voice after laryngeal surgery
- Use of high-speed video endoscopy and stroboscopy
- Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Polysomnography interpretation
- DISE (Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy)
- Surgical management: UPPP, tongue base reduction, nasal surgery
- CPAP vs surgical indications
- ENT emergencies: epistaxis, airway obstruction, facial trauma
- Cricothyrotomy and emergency tracheostomy
- Management of foreign bodies (ear, nose, throat)
- Maxillofacial trauma and fracture management
- Emergency endoscopic interventions
- Audiological test interpretation (OAE, ABR, ASSR)
- Vestibular testing: ENG/VNG, caloric testing
- Management of BPPV and Meniere’s disease
- Vestibular rehabilitation techniques
- Audiological rehabilitation planning
- Microscopic evaluation of ENT specimens
- Common benign and malignant lesions of ENT
- Role of immunohistochemistry in ENT cancers
- Correlation of pathology with radiological findings
- Specimen handling and biopsy protocols
- ENT manifestations of tuberculosis, syphilis, and fungal infections
- HIV-related ENT disorders
- Fungal sinusitis and skull base infections
- COVID-19 sequelae in ENT (anosmia, laryngitis, mucormycosis)
- Antibiotic stewardship in ENT practice
- Age-related hearing loss (Presbycusis) and management
- Balance disorders and fall risk in the elderly
- Head and neck cancers in older adults
- Multimorbidity management in elderly ENT patients
- Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and social integration
- Neonatal airway assessment and congenital anomalies
- Early hearing screening protocols (OAE, ABR)
- Choanal atresia and laryngomalacia
- Tracheomalacia and congenital neck masses
- ENT role in NICU care and genetic syndromes
- Medicolegal implications of ENT surgeries
- Documentation of assault, trauma, and strangulation
- Consent, confidentiality, and ENT malpractice cases
- Role of ENT in medico-legal autopsies
- ENT expert witness training
- American Academy (AAO-HNS) and European (EAONO, IFOS) protocols
- Preparation for MRCS (ENT) and international licensing exams
- WHO and CDC ENT health standards
- Harmonization of clinical practice for global mobility
- Writing clinical protocols and SOPs