OMSB ENT (OEENT) study plan

Map the OEENT blueprint against your own training gaps and rank the subspecialty areas by personal weakness

Build a spaced-repetition deck covering otology and neurotology fundamentals: middle-ear anatomy, tympanic membrane landmarks, audiogram interpretation, and tuning-fork testing

Explain the pathophysiology and audiometric pattern of otosclerosis, otitis media with effusion, and cholesteatoma from memory in writing

Drill 40 otology-focused recall items and log every miss with a one-line reason

Work through vertigo and balance disorders: BPPV canal variants, Ménière disease, vestibular neuritis, and vestibular schwannoma presentation

Interpret caloric testing, vHIT, and vestibular evoked myogenic potential results conceptually

Compare the indications and technique differences of the Dix-Hallpike and supine roll tests

Complete 50 mixed otology and neurotology questions under timed conditions

Review the paranasal sinuses: anatomy of ostiomeatal complex, Lund-Mackay scoring, and acute versus chronic rhinosinusitis criteria

Outline management of epistaxis by anatomic site, including packing types, cautery, and when to escalate to arterial ligation or embolization

Summarize endoscopic sinus surgery indications, complications, and postoperative care points

Practice interpreting CT sinus imaging descriptions in text-based vignettes

Cover head and neck oncology: staging principles, red-flag presentations, and the workup of a neck mass by age and location

Differentiate the common salivary gland tumors and their typical histologic and clinical features

Review thyroid nodule evaluation including ultrasound risk features, Bethesda categories, and surgical options

Consolidate the first half of material with a cumulative review session

Master laryngology and voice: flexible laryngoscopy findings, vocal fold paralysis causes, and hoarseness workup

Explain airway emergency management including tracheostomy indications, cricothyrotomy, and pediatric airway differences

Review dysphagia evaluation and the distinction between oropharyngeal and esophageal causes

Drill 40 laryngology and airway items and re-test previous misses

Cover pediatric otolaryngology: otitis media treatment thresholds, tonsillectomy indications, and congenital neck masses

Review obstructive sleep apnea evaluation in adults and children, including polysomnography interpretation basics

Summarize facial plastic and reconstructive topics: flap types, skin cancer excision margins, and facial nerve anatomy

Complete 50 pediatric and general ENT questions timed

Review trauma and emergency topics: facial fractures, penetrating neck injury zones, and foreign body management

Revisit audiology and vestibular testing interpretation using fresh vignettes

Reconcile all remaining deck cards flagged as leeches and rewrite them for clarity

Simulate a full-length timed exam under test-day conditions

Target the five weakest areas from week 7 with focused re-study and new practice items

Re-test every item previously missed at least once and confirm mastery

Review high-yield clinical algorithms and staging tables in a single condensed sheet

Complete two short timed blocks in the final days to maintain pacing and stamina