International Undergraduate ENT Surgery Conference 2026
21st March 2026
UCL Cruciform Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Aims
To address gaps in early exposure to otolaryngology by delivering a conference designed to improve clinical confidence, technical ability, and career awareness.
Fee, Date and Venue
- Date : 21st March 2026
- Time : 0830 – 1700 hours
- Venue : UCL Cruciform Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
- Conference Fee : £16.00
- No. of Places Available : 100
- Suitable for : Medical Students and Early Foundation Doctors
Objectives
- Improve participants’ confidence in performing essential ENT examinations and interpreting findings.
- Teach simulation-based procedural skills relevant to acute ENT care.
- Enhance clinical decision-making by distinguishing urgent from non-urgent ENT conditions.
- Provide structured guidance on UK surgical training pathways and portfolio development.
- Introduce the breadth of ENT subspecialties and emerging innovations within the field.
About
The International Undergraduate ENT Surgery Conference 2026, themed “Beyond the Scope: Exploring the Spectrum of Otolaryngology”, is a one‑day educational event designed for medical students and early foundation doctors from the UK and internationally.
The programme will feature keynote lectures from leading consultants in otology, rhinology, paediatric ENT, and head and neck surgery, alongside a dedicated panel on navigating the UK training pathway and building a competitive portfolio.
Afternoon sessions will focus on hands‑on, simulation‑based workshops using high‑fidelity and innovative technologies. These include acute epistaxis management, tracheostomy and emergency airway techniques, tympanoscopy, rhinoplasty simulation, and immersive anatomical learning through ultrasound and virtual reality platforms.
The conference also offers an opportunity for medical students and foundation doctors to present research‑related poster presentations in ENT, which will be showcased during a dedicated poster session and judged by senior clinicians. Prizes will be awarded for outstanding submissions.
By integrating academic engagement with practical skills training and career insight, the conference aims to promote early involvement in ENT and inspire the next generation of clinicians to explore the breadth and future of the specialty.
Workshops
UltraLearn (Sponsored Workshop)
A workshop visualising glands and relevant anatomy.
VRIMS (Sponsored Workshop)
A workshop focusing on head and neck anatomy.
Epistaxis Workshop
A lecture on epistaxis management and treatment options.
Tracheostomy/Cricothyroidectomy Workshop
A short lecture followed by practice on high‑fidelity simulation models.
Rhinoplasty Workshop
A short lecture followed by teaching using animal meat models.
Tympanoscope Workshop
A workshop sponsored by Tympa Health.
Faculty
Miss Anastasia Rachmanidou, MBChB, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Consultant in Paediatric Otolaryngology
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London
Mr Sami Alhasan, MD, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Consultant Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgeon
Barts Health NHS Trust, London
Prof. Shakeel Saeed, MD, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Professor of Otology and Skull Base Surgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, London
Mr Enyi Ofo, MBBS, PhD, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon (UltraLearn Workshop)
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
Organisers
- Mr Andy Choi – UCL Conference Lead
- Miss Hanna Dsouza – KCL ENT Society President
- Mr Samir Rahman – UCL Events Lead
- Miss Jeemin Kim – Barts Conference Officer
- Miss Kirsty Ferns – Barts Conference Officer
- Miss Tia Jani – KCL Co-Conference Officer
- Miss Medha Verma – Barts ENT Society President
- Mr Georgi Petkov – UCL ENT Society Chair
- Miss Jess Martin – UCL Publicity
- Miss Tisha Singhal – KCL Co-Conference Officer
