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PRESENTATIONS

Presentations at National and International Scientific Meetings. Most recent only

A Systematic Review of Assessment tools in Otolaryngology training

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas     17 Sep 2015

From outpatient clinic to the elective day surgery unit, a patient satisfaction survey 

British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO), Liverpool                     8 Jul 2015

Non-clinical demands are pushing experienced ENT consultants into retirement

British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO), Liverpool                     8 Jul 2015

Mind over Matter: Scar satisfaction and body image in thyroidectomy patients 

British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO), Liverpool                     8 Jul 2015

Validity and utility of workplace based assessments in ENT training        

British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO), Liverpool                     8 Jul 2015

Ventilation Tube Insertion. In search of the ideal model for training

The Royal Society of Medicine, Otology Section, London                         6 Mar 2015

Construct validity of cadaveric temporal bone simulation in mastoidectomy training

Annual Meeting of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd, Edinburgh      22 Oct 2014

Cold steal tonsillectomy simulator: using silicone to train future trainees

Annual Meeting of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd, Edinburgh      22 Oct 2014

Grommet Simulation: In Search of the Ideal Training and Assessment Model

Annual Meeting of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd, Edinburgh      22 Oct 2014

Seeking patient feedback to inform changes in thyroid cancer services

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, Liverpool                        9 Oct 2014

Learning Curves of Syllabus Otological Procedures. Monitoring Trainees’ Progress and Understanding Competence.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando 24 Sep 2014

Binary Versus 5­Point Likert Scale in Assessing ENT Trainees in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando 21 Sep 2014

Antivirals for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando 21 Sep 2014

Learning Curves of Syllabus Head and Neck Procedures. Monitoring Trainees’ Performance and Progress

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando 24 Sep 2014

Scar cosmesis assessment, perception and impact on body image and quality of life. Systematic Review.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando 24 Sep 2014

Simulation in laryngology training

British Laryngological Association, Royal Society of Medicine, London    26 Jun 2014

Variation of Learning Curves in Common ENT Procedures. A Competency-Based Approach

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

Simulation and assessment in ENT training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

Cumulative Summation and FUNNEL plots as representatives of Hypocalcaemia rates following Thyroidectomy

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

Validating the Intercollegiate Procedure Based Assessments in Otolaryngology Training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

New meets old: Cumulative Summation to draw learning curves in flexible nasendoscopy

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

Peri-orbital cellulitis management in a busy tertiary referral centre 

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Brisbane     29 Mar 2014

Learning curves of syllabus rhinological procedures. Monitoring trainees’ performance and progress

The Royal Society of Medicine, Rhinology and Laryngology Section, London       7 Mar 2014

Transoral Robotic Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Prospective Evaluation

The Royal Society of Medicine, Rhinology and Laryngology Section, London       7 Mar 2014

Competency in ENT Surgery, the pace of learning

Annual Meeting of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd, Birmingham  24 Oct 2013

Can Simulation be used for assessing endoscopic rhinology skills

Annual Meeting of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, RCSEd, Birmingham  24 Oct 2013

Using cumulative summation curve versus funnel plot as an alert for hypocalcaemia rates following total thyroidectomy

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons annual meeting, Rome 10 Oct 2013

Using Cumulative Summation to Draw Trainees’ Learning Curves in Tonsillectomy

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vancouver          29 Sep 2013

Validating the assessment of otolaryngology trainees using Clinical Evaluation Exercise

ASM of The Association for the Study of Medical Education, Edinburgh    10 Jul 2013

Does Direct Observation of Procedural Skills reflect trainee’s progress in Otolaryngology?

ASM of The Association for the Study of Medical Education, Edinburgh    10 Jul 2013

Simulation and Assessment in ENT training

Royal College of Surgeons of England Research Committee                                   04 Jul 2013

The value of Procedure Based Assessments in otolaryngology training

Second World Congress on Surgical Training, Gothenburg, Sweden             17 Jun 2013

Are Case Based Discussions valid for assessing otolaryngology trainees?

Second World Congress on Surgical Training, Gothenburg, Sweden             17 Jun 2013

Does Direct Observation of Procedural Skills reflect trainee’s progress in Otolaryngology?

Second World Congress on Surgical Training, Gothenburg, Sweden             17 Jun 2013

Validating the assessment of otolaryngology trainees using Clinical Evaluation Exercise

Second World Congress on Surgical Training, Gothenburg, Sweden             17 Jun 2013

Simulation in ENT training, invited speaker

The Otolaryngology Specialty Advisory Committee, RCSEng, London                  10 Jun 2013

Understanding patient expectations Improves quality of care in an outpatient setting

International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care, ICC, Excel, London    16 Apr 2013

Using cumulative summation to draw learning curves in flexible nasendoscopy

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Construct validity of virtual flexible bronchoscopy training model

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Face and Content validity of pig trotters in skin flaps training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Comparing two models for rigid bronchoscopy and foreign body retrieval training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Validating a virtual reality model in bronchoscopy skills training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Face and content validity of cadaveric temporal bones in otology training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Face and Content validity of Pettigrew temporal bone in mastoidectomy training

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Robotic thyroidectomy: a prospective case control study

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Validation of a Virtual Reality Temporal Bone Simulator

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Functional outcomes after transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Virtual reality case specific rehearsal in temporal bone surgery

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Robotic Parathyroidectomy: A Prospective Case Control Study

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Perth                     16 Mar 2013

Validating the Pig Model in Pharyngeal Pouch Stapling and Oesophagoscopy Skills Training

Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Seattle, Washington                        14 Mar 2013

Past, Current and Future ENT training, invited speaker

9th Annual National ENT Masterclass, Royal College of Surgeons, London           27 Jan 2013

Validating a virtual reality model in bronchoscopy skills training

Surgical Society National Conference, “Future of Surgery", Birmingham    13 Oct 2012

Scar Cosmesis In Thyroid Surgery: A Question Of Perspective.

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, Cardiff                 10 Oct 2012

Robotic-assisted Thyroidectomy: A Prospective Case Control Study

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, Cardiff                 10 Oct 2012

Validating the Sheep Model in Rhinology Skills Training

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington        9 Sep 2012

Emergency Clinic Electronic Documentation Using Access®

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington        9 Sep 2012

Specific v Generic Outcome Measure in Adeno-Tonsil Pathology

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington        9 Sep 2012

Predictors of Performance in Endoscopic Rhinology Procedures

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington        9 Sep 2012

Comparing two models for rigid bronchoscopy and foreign body retrieval training

London’s 6th Surgical Symposium                                                              6 Sep 2012

Impact of introducing The Productive Operating Theatre programme on teamwork climate

British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology (BACO), Glasgow                        4-6 Jul 2012

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