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Welcome to a brand new podcast delivered by the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training (AOT), a UK trainee-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and delivering high-quality resources and support for trainees. This podcast is a product of the efforts of our AOT education leads Mr Josh Michaels and Ms Georgie Wellstead. Together with our dedicated subcommittee and support from the ENT UK Foundation, this series aims to support ENT trainees as they prepare for their FRCS exit exam. Be sure to register for our members' area and find further information on AOT at www.aotent.org Subscribe and share our episodes on your social media platforms and please send us your feedback to theaotpod@gmail.com Thank you and happy listening! The AOT Pod Team

Episodes

  1. Rhinoplasty - Mr Rajeev Advani

    06/04/2025

    Rhinoplasty - Mr Rajeev Advani

    This episode welcomes Ding Yang, President of the BRS Juniors 2025/26 committee and Mr Rajeev Advani, consultant facial plastic, rhinology and anterior skull base surgeon based at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Mr Advani is a previous fellow from St George's Hospital in London and talks to us today about the assessment and surgical management of a rhinoplasty patient. Thank you to the ENTUK Foundation and AOT for supporting this educational venture and thank you to our listeners for tuning in. Please subscribe and review our podcast. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    31 min
  2. Multinodular Goitre - Mr Karan Kapoor

    05/17/2025

    Multinodular Goitre - Mr Karan Kapoor

    Today's episode takes us to Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust where we are joined by Mr Karan Kapoor who takes us through the approaches towards managing a patient with multinodular goitre. His useful insight comes alongside his role as a lead of a well-established FRCS revision course and some unexpected knowledge on giraffe anatomy! Thank you to the ENTUK Foundation and AOT for supporting this educational venture and thank you to our listeners for tuning in. Please subscribe and review our podcast. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    1 hr
  3. Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia - Mr Vikas Acharya

    04/30/2025

    Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia - Mr Vikas Acharya

    The AOT Pod has great pleasure in welcoming ENT registrar Mr Josh Michaels and Mr Vikas Acharya, Past President of the BRS Juniors Committee and Consultant Rhinologist, Facial Plastic and ENT Surgeon at UCLH to The AOT Pod to discuss hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia. This condition is rare but important, as the pathophysiologically, multifaceted disease profile and surgical considerations are particularly nuanced compared with simple epistaxis. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to please subscribe and review our podcast. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    20 min
  4. Tinnitus - Mr Gaurav Chawdhary

    04/16/2025

    Tinnitus - Mr Gaurav Chawdhary

    Welcome to another episode of the AOT Pod where we are pleased to welcome Mr Gaurav Chaudhury a consultant otologist at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield alongside Ms Lauren Bolton a registrar in Yorkshire. In this episode we discuss tinnitus, addressing the varied associated pathologies, its complex pathogenesis in benign tinnitus and the investigative strategies that allow for targeted treatment options. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    23 min
  5. Laryngomalacia - Ms Katrina Mason

    04/02/2025

    Laryngomalacia - Ms Katrina Mason

    Today we're joined by Ms Katrina Mason at The Evelina Children's Hospital in London where we discuss paediatric stridor and laryngomalacia. This episode highlights the features of paediatric stridor compared with other airway presentations and discusses the key investigations and management options available to these patients. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    23 min
  6. Otosclerosis - Mr Bhav Patel

    03/19/2025

    Otosclerosis - Mr Bhav Patel

    Mr Bhav Patel is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Northwick Park Hospital and former FRCS gold medal winner. He is joined today by his North Thames registrar Rahul Pankhania where they discuss the clinical nuances of otosclerosis both in its early investigation as well the surgical and non-surgical considerations following diagnosis. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    19 min
  7. Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms - Mr Peter Deutsch

    03/05/2025

    Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms - Mr Peter Deutsch

    This episode takes us to Worcester Royal Hospital where are welcomed by Mr Peter Deutsch and his registrar Behrad Barmayehvar to discuss malignant salivary gland neoplasms. In particular, we highlight key considerations in the surgical management of these conditions particular with regards to complexities of facial nerve involvement. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    24 min
  8. Otitis Media & Sequelae - Mr David Strachan

    02/19/2025

    Otitis Media & Sequelae - Mr David Strachan

    In today's episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, relevant investigations and management guidelines of otitis media and its sequelae as well as unpicking the pathophysiology of this condition. Your guide to passing the FRCS starts here and we are pleased and privileged to welcome Mr David Strachan a consultant otologist and cochlear implant surgeon as well as Lauren Bolton an ST7 based in Yorkshire. For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    26 min
  9. The AOT Pod - Welcome

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    The AOT Pod - Welcome

    The Association of Otolaryngologists in Training is pleased to announce The AOT Pod - a new FRCS-themed podcast for UK trainees preparing to take their exit exam. With support from the ENT UK Foundation, our Education Team led by Mr Josh Michaels and Ms Georgie Wellstead have produced an exciting and high yield series that meets with leading experts in their field to discuss key topics in otolaryngology. Please stay tuned for the release of our first episode and be sure to subscribe and share your thoughts to us via theaotpod@gmail.com For more information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training, please visit our website aotent.org where you can sign up for free membership. Further educational materials can also be found on our AOT Youtube page.

    1 min

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Welcome to a brand new podcast delivered by the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training (AOT), a UK trainee-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and delivering high-quality resources and support for trainees. This podcast is a product of the efforts of our AOT education leads Mr Josh Michaels and Ms Georgie Wellstead. Together with our dedicated subcommittee and support from the ENT UK Foundation, this series aims to support ENT trainees as they prepare for their FRCS exit exam. Be sure to register for our members' area and find further information on AOT at www.aotent.org Subscribe and share our episodes on your social media platforms and please send us your feedback to theaotpod@gmail.com Thank you and happy listening! The AOT Pod Team

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