RCSI Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Training Pathway (ST1–ST8)

Overview

National eight-year ENT training pathway: two years of Core Surgical Training (ST1–ST2) assessed via CAPA, then competitive entry at ST3 to higher specialty training through ST8, with the FRCS exit examination required for the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training.

The programme

Focus

General otolaryngology

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

8 years (ST1–ST2 core + ST3–ST8 specialty)

Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

RCSI; CCST awarded after passing the FRCS (ORL-HNS) exit examination

Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Entry to ST3 depends on satisfactory CAPA assessment, MRCS and a specialty interview

International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

Registration with the Irish Medical Council required

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Apply through RCSI national surgical training recruitment (specialty interviews in March)

Funding

Funding

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Official sources