University of Bolton: ENT course for junior doctors praised

The Ear, Nose and Throat course has been held at the University of Bolton’s Institute of Medicine on Queen Road, Farnworth, having been designed to help junior doctors diagnose and manage common conditions.

This includes topics including the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, and throat, which delegates have said will prove vital to their everyday work as doctors on the frontline.

One delegate who attended said: “It was a really excellent course, enjoyable, knowledgeable, with engaging lecturers, interactive and useful day-to-day.”

The course was held by the University of Bolton (Image: University of Bolton)

As well as theoretical knowledge, the course offered practical experience in performing ENT examinations and procedures, with hands-on training sessions, where junior doctors were able to practise techniques such as nasal endoscopy, otoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy.

The course was led by a range of experienced ENT specialists, who provided lectures, case-based discussions and hands-on training sessions.

It was designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of junior doctors in the diagnosis and management of common ENT conditions.

Delegates have praised the course (Image: University of Bolton)

Course leader and organiser, Mr Vikas Malik, ENT consultant at the Royal Bolton Hospital, said he was thrilled with the feedback from delegates.

He said: “We are committed to providing high quality training and education to healthcare professionals and we are delighted to have received such positive feedback from the course.

“We are dedicated to enhancing learning around ENT and look forward to continuing to provide valuable educational opportunities for junior doctors."

The university hopes that the ENT course will help to build on its reputation in the medical field.

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A statement said: “The ENT course for junior doctors at The Institute of Medicine at the University of Bolton provided a valuable learning experience for delegates.

“Its success highlights the importance of ongoing education and training for healthcare professionals in providing world class patient care.”

GPs, training GPs and other medical professionals can book into the university’s upcoming workshop on managing common ENT Problems in primary care and otoscopy on June 30 by emailing schoolofmedicine@bolton.ac.uk.