LearnENT 3.3.3

LearnENT serves as the official educational platform for the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. This application has been developed collaboratively by students, residents, and faculty from across Canada, intending to deliver a standardized educational experience in the field of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Key Features

• Learn the Fundamentals: Comprehensive coverage of history, physical exam techniques, anatomy, pathophysiology, and more.
• Avoid Common Pitfalls: LearnENT identifies typical mistakes made by learners during various components of the physical examination.
• Practice Your Skills: Engage with interactive case simulations in the Virtual Clinic to investigate, diagnose, and treat prevalent conditions.
• Prepare for the OR: Detailed step-by-step guides on common surgical procedures pertinent to OTOHNS.
• Develop Your Differential: Navigate clinical algorithms for frequent presentations such as neck masses, hearing loss, and hoarseness.
• Prepare for the Exam: Access a question bank comprising vetted questions frequently found on medical school examinations, including all questions from the "Black Book," the official text for the Canadian Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency Review Course.

The Details

• Learn the Fundamentals: LearnENT provides comprehensive sections on OTOHNS history, physical examinations, anatomy, clinical cases, and more, including subsections such as nasal exams, ear exams, neck and thyroid exams, oral cavity exams, flexible nasolaryngoscopy, and the Dix Hallpike test.
• Wide Breadth of Content: Catering to learners from medical students to surgical fellows, LearnENT offers various content formats ranging from brief reference snippets (e.g., cancer staging, classification systems) to extensive didactic chapters on clinical skills and surgical procedures.
• Test Your Learning: Users can assess their understanding through multiple-choice questions, written responses, interactive quizzes, and visual diagnostics of common ENT disorders.
• Find Content Quickly: In clinical settings where time is of the essence, users can utilize LearnENT’s built-in search engine for rapid access to relevant information.
• Custom Tailored to Learners of All Styles: Adopting a multi-modal approach, LearnENT addresses diverse learning preferences through various educational methods including written summaries, interactive quizzes, and narrated video clips.

Please note that an internet connection is required to access LearnENT's continuously updated content.

Acknowledgements

This application owes its existence to the generous financial support provided by the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (CSOHNS) along with the Canadian Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Fund (COHNS Fund). Additionally, our gratitude extends to all surgeons from Canada and around the world who contributed to the development of this valuable resource.