The AOT Pod
Education & Explainer
About
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
- Thyrotoxicosis - Mr Peter Conboy
This episode of The AOT Pod features Mr Simon Cole and Mr Peter Conboy discussing the assessment and management of thyrotoxicosis. They are an ENT registrar and a head and neck consultant, respectively.
- Epiphora - Mr Ashok Rokade
In this episode of The AOT Pod, guests Ms Tharsika Myuran and Mr Ashok Rokade discuss the clinical assessment and surgical management of epiphora. The conversation covers their expertise in rhinology and anterior skull base surgery.
- Deep Neck Space Infections - Ms Zi Wei Liu
Ms Zi Wei Liu, head and neck consultant, discusses the assessment and surgical management of deep neck space infections. Mr. Hao Meng, ENT ST5 registrar, also features in this episode.
- Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media - Mr Rob Grounds
Ms Anya Selwyn and Mr Rob Grounds discuss the assessment and surgical management of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media. This episode is supported by the ENTUK Foundation and AOT.
- Choanal Atresia - Ms Lizzie Kershaw
Ms. Lizzie Kershaw, paediatric ENT consultant, discusses the assessment and surgical management of choanal atresia. This educational episode is supported by the ENTUK Foundation and AOT.
- Launching Season Two
The AOT Pod returns for its second season, introducing new hosts Livy Kenyon and Kala Kumaresan. This episode celebrates the success of the first season and thanks the audience and the ENT UK foundation for their continued support.
- Rhinoplasty - Mr Rajeev Advani
Mr Rajeev Advani, a consultant facial plastic surgeon, joins Ding Yang, President of the BRS Juniors committee, to discuss the assessment and surgical management of rhinoplasty patients.
- Multinodular Goitre - Mr Karan Kapoor
Mr Karan Kapoor joins The AOT Pod to discuss managing multinodular goitre, sharing insights from his work at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and his role in FRCS revision courses. The episode also touches on giraffe anatomy.
- Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia - Mr Vikas Acharya
The AOT Pod features Mr Vikas Acharya discussing hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, a rare and complex condition. The discussion covers its pathophysiology, multifaceted disease profile, and nuanced surgical considerations compared to…
- Tinnitus - Mr Gaurav Chawdhary
Mr Gaurav Chaudhury and Ms Lauren Bolton discuss tinnitus, covering associated pathologies, benign tinnitus pathogenesis, and investigative strategies for treatment on The AOT Pod. Information on the Association of Otolaryngologists in Tra…
- Laryngomalacia - Ms Katrina Mason
Ms Katrina Mason discusses paediatric stridor and laryngomalacia, comparing airway presentations and detailing investigations and management. The discussion took place at The Evelina Children's Hospital in London.
- Otosclerosis - Mr Bhav Patel
Consultant ENT Surgeon Mr Bhav Patel and registrar Rahul Pankhania discuss the clinical nuances of otosclerosis, covering early investigation, surgical, and non-surgical considerations.
- Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms - Mr Peter Deutsch
Mr Peter Deutsch and Behrad Barmayehvar discuss the surgical management of malignant salivary gland neoplasms, particularly addressing complexities of facial nerve involvement. This episode was recorded at Worcester Royal Hospital.
- Otitis Media & Sequelae - Mr David Strachan
Mr David Strachan and Lauren Bolton discuss the clinical presentation, investigations, and management of otitis media and its sequelae, including its pathophysiology.
- The AOT Pod - Welcome
The Association of Otolaryngologists in Training (AOT) launches The AOT Pod, a podcast for UK trainees preparing for their FRCS exit exam. The series will feature discussions with leading experts on otolaryngology topics.