Welcome to
BAPO Juniors
BAPO Juniors is a new addition to BAPO that is completely free to join for ENT Trainees interested in specialising in Paediatric ENT
This new offshoot of BAPO is an evolving group and we hope you will join us in building it into a thriving hub for education and opportunities in paediatric ENT for students and trainees. Membership to BAPOJ is free to UK foundation/core trainees and ENT specialty trainees. All you have to do to join is complete the form at the bottom of this page.
A welcome to BAPO Juniors
Emma Gosnell
BAPO Trainee Rep
Hi, I’m Emma and I’m the BAPO trainee rep for 2022 and 2023.
I’m really excited to be given the opportunity to help set up BAPOJ. I’ve just completed ST7 and am based in Manchester within the North West Deanery, having been fortunate to spend a large part of my training at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where my love for Paediatric ENT grew.
I know how lucky I am to have had this opportunity and that not everyone gets this chance so I am really passionate about opening as many doors as possible for trainees to learn, touch and feel what life is like working in ENT with Children…because I think its great!
As one of the few trainee members of BAPO at my time of election, my objective is to grow our trainee membership base nationally by developing a really useful learning and networking community.
I look forward to meeting you all over the next 2 years!
Emma
Becoming a member of BAPO Juniors offers you so much, including fellowships, prizes and grants
Once a member we will keep you updated on conferences, courses and educational updates. We will give you access to educational resources and paediatric fellowship details. You will also be eligible to apply for the fellowship grants, research funds and the short paper prizes. Plus you will get a discount on the annual conference registration fee.
We plan to expand our BAPOJ committee and will update members on opportunities and roles within the society that members will be able to apply for. We look forward to welcoming you to BAPOJ and the fantastic subspecialty of paediatric ENT.
The Susanna Leighton Fellowship
In memory of the late Mrs Susanna Leighton, Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, BAPO supports a training grade surgeon to attend the European Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology with a grant of up to £750. The fellowship is awarded annually at the BAPO scientific meeting to the trainee who delivers the best oral presentation during the Leighton Fellowship session. You can contact us to find out more.
The Amged El-Hawrani Memorial Prize
The tragic death of Consultant ENT Surgeon Amged El-Hawrani, Queen’s Hospital, Burton, from Covid-19 Coronavirus in March 2020 was a devastating blow to his family, colleagues and the wider ENT community. Alongside paediatric ENT, Amged had a special interest in H&N surgery, thyroid surgery and skin cancer. He was full of energy, known for his very high workload, cared deeply about his patients and had time for everyone. He was particularly known for his good reputation as a clinical teacher and trainer. This memorial prize of £750 will be awarded to a trainee following the oral presentations at the annual BAPO meeting.
BAPOJ Research Grant
This latest addition to BAPO’s prizes is £1500 towards a paediatric otorhinolaryngology based research project. Abstract submissions will be open prior to the September Annual Meeting for BAPOJ members. Those successfully shortlisted will be invited to present their proposal at the September Annual meeting in front of a panel of judges and be prepared to “pitch perfect” for a chance of winning the prize.
Submission deadlines and application forms will be advertised on the website.
BAPOJ Travelling Fellowship Prize
We are delighted to announce the BAPOJ fellowship fund of up to £1000 to contribute towards a paediatric otolaryngological fellowship which is open to BAPOJ members. Interested members will be invited to submit a 500 word response to a paediatric otolaryngology related topic, question or controversy. The prize is to be collected at the annual meeting in September. The winner will be asked to share their fellowship experience with us at a future meeting.
Submission deadlines and application forms will be advertised on the website.
Paediatric fellowships
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
August
Applications open:
February/March
Accreditation:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Number of trainees:
1 post CCT fellow, one core surgical trainee
Lead consultant:
Mr Ravi Sharma
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Duration:
6-12 months
Starts:
August
Applications open:
March/April
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
2 fellows and 2 regional trainees
Lead consultant:
Mr Joe Grainger, Miss Konstance Tzifa
Evelina Children’s Hospital
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
October
Applications open:
April
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
2 fellows and 1 regional trainee
Lead consultant:
Miss Victoria Possamai
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
Two posts available, 1st October and 1st April starts
Applications open:
July 2023 for both 2024 posts
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
2
Lead consultant:
Mr Ben Hartley
Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
August
Applications open:
January
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
2 registrars and 1 senior clinical fellow
Lead consultant:
Mr Andrew Clement
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Duration:
Two consecutive 12 month posts
Starts:
November
Applications open:
July (16 months prior to start date)
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
1 fellow, 1 regionally appointed trainee
Lead consultant:
Mr Neil Bateman
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
October/November
Applications open:
May
Accreditation:
N/A
Number of trainees:
2 senior clinical fellows at ST8 or post CCT level, or equivalent
Lead consultant:
Mr Sanj Gupta
Starship Children's Hospital,
Auckland, New Zealand
CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRIC ENT
Duration:
12 months
Starts:
July or September
Applications open:
12 months prior to start date
Funding:
YES (salary depends on candidates previous postgraduate experience)
Lead consultant:
Dr Graeme van der Meer, Dr Michel Neeff
The Key Details:
This Paediatric Clinical Fellowship is a fully-funded one year Clinical Fellowship based at Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland. Starship hospital is the largest Paediatric hospital in New Zealand. It serves as a tertiary and quaternary referral centre for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Given its wide catchment area there is extensive exposure to a wide variety of pathologies, sometimes at an advanced stage.
The candidate would experience a busy clinical workload with experience in all aspects of elective and emergency Paediatric Otolaryngology. Whilst airway focussed, the position involves significant exposure to all aspects of paediatric otolaryngology. This includes airway disease, laryngology, otology, rhinology and head and neck surgery. Experience of airway surgery is likely to include both endoscopic and open procedures including laryngotracheal reconstruction, cricotracheal resection and slide tracheoplasty.
The Fellowship is designed to prepare the candidate for a tertiary level Paediatric ORL consultant position at the end of the 12 month period. To gain the most from this position, the candidate should already have reasonable exposure to and experience of paediatric ORL during their higher surgical training.
There is a 1:3 on-call responsibility. This involves supervising a registrar with consultant cover. There is also a funded continuing medical education budget of $16,000. This can be used, for example, to attend National and International conferences.
To apply:
Please apply with your CV and three referees:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Paediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Duration:
One year of clinical duties with the option of an additional second year of research
Starts:
July
Applications open:
24 months prior to start date
Salary:
$72,000 CDN per year (includes stipend for backup call). Training/Travel Allowances: $10, 000 CDN per year (subject to approval). Reimbursement of CMPA malpractice insurance.
Lead consultant:
Dr Sharon Cushing
Headline focus of fellowship:
Otology and implants, and Airway, Neck and Head.
Relevant detail on the day to day exposure and responsibilities of the fellow:
Number of theatre and clinic sessions per week:
- In general 90% clinical, 10% research
- Fellow clinic: 1 day/2 weeks
- Research: ½ day/week
- Theatres: All non-clinic and research sessions
Expected/planned involvement in on-call/OOH cover:
- Weekday daytime on calls for NICU referrals to fellow-grade.
- OOH 2nd On-call, backing up first-year residents, around 1:6 weekdays and weekends.
Expected number of cases over the fellowship and of what type:
- Exposure case mix of a tertiary/quaternary care level
Daily start and end of day rounds with residents.
Regular engagement with educational sessions, weekly departmental teaching, M&M presentations.
Fellows are expected to present a research paper at the annual Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Percy Ireland Research Day and at a national/international conference.
How and when to apply:
Applications are through the San Francisco Match. See following website for more details:
It is advisable to make contact with the fellow programme director, Dr Sharon Cushing, to express interest early (around 2 years ahead of anticipated start date).
Dr. Sharon Cushing
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto
Staff Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon, The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
Office: 416.813.7654 x228427
Fax: 416.813.5036
Apply to join BAPO Juniors
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