Intercollegiate Diploma in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (DO-HNS)
The Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE) is pleased to announce that The Diploma in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, is now an intercollegiate examination.
Part 1 of the Diploma is an MCQ section and is held simultaneously at all venues. Candidates may apply to any College to sit Part 1.
Part 2 of the Diploma is an OSCE section. Candidates should apply for the Part 2 at the college from which they wish to be awarded the Diploma. Although the examination is held on a rotational basis at different college locations on each diet, all colleges accept applications for each diet.
Candidates may apply for both parts of the examination at the same time. If any candidate fails Part 1, a full refund/transfer of the application fee for Part 2 will be made.
The purpose of the Diploma of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is to test the breadth and knowledge, the clinical and communications skills and the professional attributes considered appropriate by the College for a doctor intending to undertake practice within an Otolaryngology department in a non-consultant career grade or trainee position.
It is also intended to provide a test for those who wish to practise within another medical specialty, but who have an interest in the aspects of where that specialty interacts with the field of otolaryngology.
Trainees who wish to apply for the examination can download the application form, regulations and associated documentation through the RCSEd Exams Booking Website or from the Intercollegiate MRCS website at www.intercollegiatemrcs.org.uk/dohns
Careers Department
August 2009
Important Note for those intending to apply for the Specialty Fellowship Examination in the United Kingdom:
Access to the examination will be opened to applicants who are NOT currently in UK based higher specialist training programmes. All applicants will be considered eligible on the basis of three structured references from trainers or senior colleagues, who must be on the UK/Irish Specialist Register. Referees must have knowledge of the applicant's clinical experience within the last three years. In the case of those currently in training one of the referees must be the trainee's Programme Director. More details on the Specialty Fellowship Examination can be found on the Intercollegiate Specialty Board website: Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations in the UK (opens in new window).