Arab Board ENT Final Clinical & Oral study plan
Arab Board ENT Final Clinical & Oral · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Otology and Neuro-otology
Map the otology curriculum into a one-page checklist covering chronic suppurative otitis media, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis and vestibular disorders
Explain the audiometric and tympanometric patterns of conductive versus sensorineural hearing loss aloud in under 5 minutes
Interpret 10 pure-tone audiograms and write a one-line diagnosis for each
Describe the surgical steps and complications of tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy from memory
Your checkpoint
A 10-case audiogram interpretation log with written diagnoses and management plans
Otology and Neuro-otology
Differentiate peripheral from central vertigo using history and examination findings in a structured table
Rehearse the Dix-Hallpike and Epley manoeuvre sequence verbally as for an examiner
Outline the workup and management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and facial nerve palsy
Summarise vestibular schwannoma and glomus tumour presentation and imaging choice
Your checkpoint
A 1-page vertigo and facial palsy decision algorithm written from memory
Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base
List the differential diagnosis of unilateral nasal obstruction and epistaxis with red-flag features
Describe the endoscopic anatomy of the nasal cavity, ostiomeatal complex and skull base landmarks
Outline the management of acute invasive fungal sinusitis and orbital complications of sinusitis
Explain the staging and surgical options for sinonasal tumours
Your checkpoint
An annotated hand-drawn endoscopic sinus anatomy diagram with labelled skull base landmarks
Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
Classify neck lumps by anatomical triangle and age group with the leading diagnosis for each
Outline the TNM staging and management principles for laryngeal and oral cavity carcinoma
Describe the workup of a thyroid nodule and the indications and risks of thyroidectomy
Explain the management of a salivary gland swelling and the facial nerve considerations in parotid surgery
Your checkpoint
A neck lump diagnostic flowchart plus a written TNM staging summary for two head and neck sites
Laryngology and Voice & Sleep Medicine and Airway
Assess hoarseness using a structured history and stroboscopy findings, distinguishing benign from malignant causes
Outline the management of bilateral vocal cord palsy and airway compromise
Interpret a sleep study report and classify obstructive sleep apnoea severity
Compare medical, dental and surgical options for adult OSA with their indications
Your checkpoint
A two-column comparison sheet of hoarseness and OSA workup with a sample sleep study interpretation
Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology & Allergy and Immunology
Outline the management of paediatric stridor by age of onset and site of obstruction
Describe the assessment and surgical options for otitis media with effusion and recurrent tonsillitis in children
Explain the workup of paediatric hearing loss and the role of newborn screening
Summarise the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis and the interpretation of skin prick testing
Your checkpoint
A paediatric stridor algorithm plus an allergy testing interpretation guide
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery & Trauma and Emergencies
Outline the principles of local flaps and skin grafting for facial defects
Describe the management of nasal bone fractures and zygomatic complex fractures
Explain the emergency management of epistaxis, foreign bodies and laryngeal trauma
Outline the assessment and repair of facial nerve and soft tissue injuries
Your checkpoint
A facial trauma and epistaxis emergency management checklist
Basic Sciences, Ethics and Professionalism & Otology and Neuro-otology & Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
Review applied anatomy, physiology and microbiology of the ear, nose and throat relevant to viva questions
Discuss consent, capacity and confidentiality scenarios using an ethical framework
Rehearse 20 rapid-fire viva questions across the heaviest domains under timed conditions
Identify and revise the three weakest topics from the previous seven weeks
Your checkpoint
A timed mock viva transcript with self-scored strengths and a final revision list
Milestones
Week 2: Can present a complete otology case, including audiogram interpretation and management plan, in under 8 minutes without notes
Week 4: Can classify any neck lump and outline staging and management for laryngeal and oral cavity cancer from memory
Week 6: Can differentiate causes of paediatric stridor and interpret allergy testing confidently
Week 8: Complete a timed 20-question mock viva across all domains with a written self-assessment and revision plan