Hands-on teaching shadowing and supported learning through acute clinics to help improve the confidence of and meet training needs for junior doctors working in ear nose and throat surgery

摘要

BackgroundEar, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery is a niche and unique specialty that has been recognized as being poorly taught throughout medical school and postgraduate training. Junior doctors who rotate into this specialty often find it hard and struggle to manage patients. >Aims: The aim of this study was to devise a junior doctor-focused induction program with specific emphasis on shadowing and partnered working to improve confidence and competence.