Rhinology subspecialty group 5 Oct 2012 Vilnius Contributors
Rhinology subspecialty group 5 Oct 2012 Vilnius Contributors: A Agius, B Bertrand, M Charalambous, W Luxenberger, S Steinsvag
Framework of process in drafting document �Eligibility for entry into rhinology subspecialisation(EB-ORL exam) �Aims of this training �Content of training �Context in which training is carried out �Deadlines for presentation of document 2
Aims �Show Breadth and depth of knowledge �Competency in managing rhinological emergencies �Competency in managing more complex Outpatient/ambulatory cases in rhinology �Contribution to European rhinological knowledge �This document does not mean to include Allergology as a specialty as other bodies already address this area; however a rhinologist should obtain competency in allergology as related to rhinology 3
Curriculum 1 �Core Knowledge : basic science, EPOS 2007, 2012, ARIA guidelines, sleep, knowledge of allergic tests according to logbook �Operating skills: as defined by UEMS-ORL logbook, carry out the advanced surgical procedures(only observed/assisted by general ENT trainee)-the rhinologist should have done these to a satisfactory standard as certified by trainer: FESS, DCR, rhinoplasty, medical management(rhinitis), paediatric, craniofacial abnormalities, tumour management-in the last two the rhinologist should be a pivotal part of the multidisciplinary team-both benign and malignant(eg endoscopic pituitary, skull base) 4
Curriculum 2 �Textbooks: Since the European Board exam is in English, special consideration to be given to textbooks in English �Courses: In the 2 years of subspecialty training, attendance at 3 courses accredited by ERS/European Academy/EUFOS, produce evidence of participation in workshops in allergy/immunology at (at least) 2 European(? US) and 2 national meetings �Participation in at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal 5
Context �Chapter 6: �Trainee �Trainer �Training institution �a fellowship or clinical attachment of at least 3 months in total or in aggregate be spent in other certified institutions 6
Deadlines �Draft document out by 1 Nov 2012 and sent to rhinology subcommittee members �Further suggestions to be sought as to important knowledge, skills for rhinology/allergology specialty from other professional/university/governmental bodies from other countries: Germany/France/Poland/UK �Collation of suggestions by 31 March 2013 �Harmonisation of suggestions and final draft document-presentation of this document to UEMS ORL at Geneva October 2013 7
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