Practicals · ENT

Otorhinolaryngology

138 practical items from the NMC curriculum and the NBEMS DNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

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Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

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    Headmirror (Mayo Clinic team): surgical video atlas + 3D temporal bone atlas
    Video libraryFree · YouTube sign-inIndependently endorsed

    FESS, tonsillectomy, tympanoplasty, tracheostomy, septoplasty, neck dissection; 3D temporal bone

    Most-recommended ENT resource (10 Reddit threads, SDN) and 3 papers; most operative clips need a YouTube sign-in

  2. 2
    Visible Ear Simulator (Copenhagen)
    SimulatorFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Virtual temporal bone drilling: cortical mastoidectomy and beyond, works with a mouse

    Free PC simulator; 3.5 h of practice gave 76% higher cadaver dissection scores (PMID 32176132); updated Sep 2026

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    SinusVideos.com (Mass Eye and Ear)
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Endoscopic sinus surgery step by step, basic to advanced

    Two papers: 92.4% of viewers gained confidence; no new videos since 2019

  4. 4
    TVASurg: Head and Neck
    AnimationsFree · no loginSolvedPGSS pick

    Neck dissection, cricotracheal resection, flap reconstruction with 3D anatomy

    Plays with no login; expert-verified videos scored above routine YouTube (PMID 39958947)

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    AAO-HNS ENT Exam Video Series
    Video libraryFree · no loginSolvedPGSS pick

    Ear, nose, throat and neck examination incl. otoscopy, Weber and Rinne

    From the US ENT society; all 4 episodes play with no login or age gate

138 items

Clinical Examination

History taking (ENT)

Clinical examination

Anterior and posterior rhinoscopy

Clinical examination

Oral cavity examination

Clinical examination

Otoscopy

Clinical examination

Neuro-otological testing

Clinical examination

Indirect laryngoscopy

Clinical examination

Examination of the Eustachian tube

Clinical examination

Transillumination test (paranasal sinuses)

Clinical examination

Nasal endoscopy (diagnostic)

Clinical examination

Neck examination

Clinical examination

Examination of the cranial nerves

Clinical examination

Flexible fibre-optic laryngoscopy

Clinical examination

Olfactory evaluation (smell testing)

Clinical examination

Instruments and Spotters

Audiometer (identification and use)

Instrument

ENT X-ray spotter (viva)

Specimen / spotter

Audiological Tests

Tone decay test

Lab technique

Speech discrimination score testing

Lab technique

Fukuda stepping test

Clinical examination

Polysomnography (sleep study)

Interpretation

Bedside Lab Techniques

Investigation Interpretation

Audiogram interpretation

Interpretation

Nystagmogram interpretation (ENG)

Interpretation

Tympanogram interpretation

Interpretation

Monitoring and Bedside Procedures

Temperature recording

Procedure

Arterial blood sampling

Procedure

Post-operative monitoring and management

Procedure

Tracheostomy care

Procedure

Blood gas analysis (ABG interpretation)

Interpretation

Airway management

Procedure

Therapeutic Skills

Tracheostomy (surgical airway)

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Anterior nasal packing

Procedure

Posterior nasal packing

Procedure

Ear packing

Procedure

Ear syringing

Procedure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Drill / simulation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Drill / simulation

Endotracheal intubation

Procedure

Administration of oxygen

Procedure

IV cannulation and vascular access

Procedure

Parenteral nutrition administration

Procedure

Nasogastric tube feeding

Procedure

Gastrostomy

Procedure

Wound suturing

Procedure

Wound dressing

Procedure

Abscess incision and drainage

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (quinsy, DNB)

Biopsy (general)

Procedure

Aspiration from serous cavities

Procedure

Lumbar puncture

Procedure

Scrubbing, gowning and gloving

Procedure

Surgical Procedures

Tonsillectomy

Procedure10 as observer, 10 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Adenoidectomy

Procedure10 as observer, 10 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Myringotomy

Procedure5 as observer, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Nasal polypectomy

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Submandibular salivary gland excision

Procedure

Submucous resection (SMR) of nasal septum

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Septoplasty

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Cortical mastoidectomy

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Modified radical mastoidectomy

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB, combined with cortical)

Myringoplasty

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Tympanoplasty

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Nasal biopsy

Procedure

Biopsy from a neck mass or lymph node

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Direct laryngoscopy

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 20 as first assistant (DNB)

Laryngeal biopsy

Procedure

Nasopharyngoscopy

Procedure

Nasopharyngeal biopsy

Procedure

Aural polypectomy

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Intranasal ethmoidectomy

Procedure

External ethmoidectomy

Procedure

Maxillectomy (partial and total)

Procedure1 as observer (DNB)

Excision of thyroglossal cyst

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 2 as first assistant (DNB)

Excision of branchial sinus/cyst

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 2 as first assistant (DNB)

Superficial parotidectomy

Procedure

Radical neck dissection (for metastatic nodes)

Procedure2 as observer (DNB)

Total laryngectomy (for cancer)

Procedure2 as observer (DNB)

Laryngofissure

Procedure

Repair of laryngotracheal trauma

Procedure

Facial nerve decompression

Procedure1 as observer (DNB)

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision (DNB)

Stapedectomy

Procedure5 as observer (DNB)

Rhinoplasty

Procedure10 as observer, 10 under supervision (DNB)

Cryosurgery / LASER surgery in ENT

Procedure

Thyroplasty (for vocal cord palsy)

Procedure

Skull base / parapharyngeal space surgery

Procedure2 as observer, 1 under supervision (DNB)

Thyroid surgery

Procedure2 as observer, 1 under supervision (DNB)

Submandibular duct stone removal

Procedure1 as observer, 1 under supervision, 1 as first assistant (DNB)

Excision of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Procedure1 as observer (DNB)

Preauricular sinus excision

Procedure2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 2 as first assistant (DNB)

Lobuloplasty (ear lobe repair)

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 10 as first assistant (DNB)

Reduction of nasal bone fracture

Procedure5 as observer, 5 under supervision, 5 as first assistant (DNB)

Meatoplasty

Procedure

Otoplasty (pinnaplasty)

Procedure

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Procedure

Laryngeal reinnervation surgery

Procedure

Transnasal oesophagoscopy

Procedure

Cochlear implantation

Procedure