The 3rd Meeting of International Medical Graduates (lMGs) continues to provide a forum where IMGs in ENT can discuss various issues relating to their training and future job prospects besides gaining career advice from their senior colleagues amidst rapid changes occurring in the NHS. The meeting was attended by about 45 consultants, associate specialists, staff grades, SPRs and SHOs, as well as their families, who had travelled in from all over the UK.

After a brief introduction, Mr MH Khan introduced the first speaker, Mr Anwar Moin Khan, SPR from Wales, who talked about the training of ENT surgeons in developing countries. He recommended an exchange programme between ENT trainees in developed and developing countries, which would be of mutual benefit to both as well as facilitating trainees to come to UK.

The next speaker was one of the trainees, Mr Faiz Tanweer from Doncaster, who gave an interesting presentation on Paget’s disease in ENT affecting hearing; this was critically appraised in terms of content and presentation technique.

Mr Shahid Quraishi, Consultant ENT from Doncaster, gave an interesting presentation on his coin collection, some of which dates back to the 6th century AD. He described the unique history behind the various coins as well the events in history at that period. The coin collection was also exhibited for everyone to see and appreciate the hard work he has put into this hobby.

The next presentation was by Mr Junaid Hanif, Consultant ENT Norwich Hospitals, on the future of ENT training in the UK, the seamless training starting in 2007, BOT (basic otolaryngology trainee) instead of ST1 and ST2 and the intercollegiate MRCS exam in otolaryngology.

The last speaker was Prof of General Practice in Manchester, Dr Aneez Esmail, who spoke about the new proposals for revalidation, fitness to practise and how the UK will be leading the way in how revalidation is assessed. He noted that this would be a prerequisite for the registration of consultants, general practitioners and training doctors and how the current system would not stop doctors like Dr Shipman, who was liked by his colleagues and patients, from wilfully harming patients. Now the law to prove doctor’s guilt has changed from criminal to civil, making it much easier to do so.

The afternoon session ended with a sumptuous Indian meal and a dessert of traditional carrot halwa This was immensely enjoyed by everyone. The evening also provided an opportunity for doctors in the specialty to relax as well provide an entertaining social event for the whole family. The proposed venue for the next event is Cardiff, to be held in six months’ time.

ENT NEWS | VOLUME 16 NO 2
MAY/JUN 2007