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Years of study to become an ENT specialist

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The academic path to becoming an ENT specialist is long and demanding. It combines the acquisition of medical knowledge with the exercise of clinical skills. This specialization includes practical internships, research and - often - further training. This article explores the different stages of this adventure, which we outlined in our ENT career sheet. From your first steps in medical school to your residency years, let's take a look at the challenges of ENT studies.

General medical studies

After high school

Before entering higher education, aspiring ENT specialists must obtain a scientific baccalaureate. Once this has been completed, they can choose between two options:

  • The Parcours Accès Santé Spécifique (PASS)
    • Introduced in 2020 to replace the former Première Année Commune aux Études de Santé (PACES), the PASS is a year of study combining a health major with a minor from another discipline. This structure makes it possible to diversify skills and offer avenues for reorientation.
    • Students are assessed on the basis of continuous assessment and final exams.
      • Those who pass can go on to study in the health sector.
      • Those who fail can reorient themselves towards their minor before, if they so wish, trying their luck again.
    • The PASS approach reduces the pressure of the former PACES exam, while diversifying students' skills.
  • The Licence with Health Access (L.AS)
    • Introduced in 2020 to diversify the range of training courses available in health studies, the L.AS is a course combining any major (law, humanities, economics, etc.) with a specific health minor (biology, physiology, etc.).
    • At the end of the first, second or third year, and if they have passed the minimum requirements, students can apply for health studies. They then sit specific exams. Depending on their performance, they will either be rejected or integrated into the second year of general medical studies.
    • The L.AS allows students to follow a diversified pathway, favoring skills and reorientation.

General medical studies

After the PASS or L.AS (see above), general medical studies are divided into two parts:

  • The Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Médicales (DFGSM) : a three-year course (the PASS and L.AS count as the first) comprising theoretical courses in medical sciences and clinical placements in hospitals.
  • The Diplôme de Formation Approfondie en Sciences Médicales (DFASM): a direct continuation of the DFGSM, this is a three-year course of study incorporating specialist courses and advanced internships in various hospital departments.

Externship examinations

During the final year of the second cycle, students must pass a series of exams which, depending on their results and rankings, will enable them to choose their specialty as well as their city. Here's the list:

  • Épreuves dématérialisées nationales (EDN): these take place in October and account for 60% of the final grade. To pass, students must obtain a mark of at least 14/20 in theoretical knowledge useful to all doctors, regardless of their specialty.
  • Objective and Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE): These are held in May and account for 30% of the final grade. They test students' ability to develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The minimum grade is 10/20.
  • Academic progress grade: this continuous assessment takes into account the student's commitment, curriculum, mobility and level of English, and accounts for 10% of the final grade.

ENT specialization

Once they have completed their general medical studies, students specializing in ENT enter a five-year residency program. This course is divided into theoretical and practical training:

  • Theoretical training: interns follow theoretical courses covering the various aspects of otolaryngology. They attend seminars and conferences to keep abreast of the latest advances and research in the field.
  • Practical training: ENT interns take part in the work of various health departments. They carry out consultations, surgery and patient follow-up under the supervision of experienced specialists.

Finally, ENT interns must write and defend a thesis in order to obtain their doctorate. On completion of this specialization, he or she is awarded the Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées en Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie (DES). In all, it took him 11 years of study to become an ENT specialist.

Further training

After obtaining the DES and registering with the Ordre des Médecins, specialists wishing to apply for ENT jobs can continue their training to specialize in specific fields such as otology, rhinology, laryngology, ENT surgery or ENT oncology.

Skills and qualities required of an ENT specialist

Whatever their specialty, ENT specialists must possess the technical, medical and human skills and qualities needed to succeed in their field. These are imparted and passed on throughout their academic training. In particular, they must possess medical, diagnostic and surgical skills, while demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, leadership, rigor, patience and empathy. This set of skills will enable them to exercise their profession with complete peace of mind, and to deal with every case they encounter.

From the rigor of initial studies to the acquisition of specific clinical and surgical skills, each stage of the training to become an ENT specialist is crucial. They train qualified professionals capable of diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. Ongoing training is essential in this evolving field, ensuring that specialists remain at the cutting edge of advances. This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical experience and dedication to learning is the key to success in this exciting field.

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ENT M/F - Aubervilliers 93

Employee

1000 - 1300 per day

Aubervilliers

Looking for an ENT position near Aubervilliers in Seine-Saint-Denis? We've got just what you're looking for: a full-time or part-time permanent or fixed-term contract in a well-equipped medical center. DNA of the structure The medical center is located in the town of Aubervilliers, close to the town hall, in a new, quiet neighborhood. It is also just a 5-minute walk from the Aimé Césaire metro station (line 12). The facility also boasts a new, modern technical platform and a friendly, family atmosphere. Medical and administrative support is provided by qualified assistants and secretaries, an administrative manager, a housekeeper and a medical director in charge of human resources. In addition, it is a multi-disciplinary center bringing together general practitioners and specialists, encouraging the exchange and sharing of skills. Career development and medical training are offered and supported. Description and duties You will provide ENT consultations and diagnostic and therapeutic follow-up for patients treated at the center. You will work closely with GPs and other specialists to ensure coordinated care. You will take part in clinical meetings and training courses organized by the center. Please note that you will be able to work part-time or full-time, depending on your availability: flexible working days and hours from Sunday to Friday, 9am to 7pm. Compensation For this position, you will be paid 50% gross of sales. Exceptional signing bonus of 1,000 euros, subject to signature of final employment contract and minimum activity of 2 days per week. Benefits - New, modern technical platform - Bright, modern premises in a quiet neighborhood close to transport links - Medical and administrative support with qualified assistants and secretaries - Smiling, family atmosphere - Support for training and professional development - Flexible scheduling and hiring bonus - CPR offered, 50% of Navigo pass and complementary health insurance offered Profile sought ENT qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Ordre. Contact us on: 07 44 71 65 08 or by e-mail at [email protected] Ad reference: 12022 Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, leader in the integration of healthcare professionals in France, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your activity: - Introduction to our partner teachers - Follow-up for registration with the French Medical Association - Dedicated consultant to support you Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Take advantage of a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.

ENT M/F - Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume 83

Liberal

1000 - 1300 per day

Pourcieux

ENT job - Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume 83 We are recruiting an ENT specialist to join a multi-disciplinary medical structure in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, in the Var region, as part of a full-time or part-time private practice, in sector 1 or 2. DNA of the structure You'll be working in a high-end facility covering an area of 1,600 m². The site includes a 15-booth hemodialysis center and a dental center, offering a truly multidisciplinary range of care. The common areas are well appointed, with designer furniture, a premium reception desk and a comfortable lounge. In addition, the facility has a stretcher-friendly elevator, an on-site secretariat and a nurse's office. You'll work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals on site, such as general practitioners, cardiologists, gynecologists, dieticians and surgeons. Last but not least, the facility boasts a full range of modern technical equipment, including a high-performance ultrasound scanner. All in all, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is a sunny town with a pleasant natural setting and all the amenities you need to thrive. Description and duties - Provide ENT consultations and patient follow-up - Work closely with on-site specialists for referrals and coordinated care - Participate in the organization of patient care in conjunction with the secretariat and the nursing office Compensation For this position, you will be paid €165 ex-VAT/day or €2800 ex-VAT/month, including charges (secretarial, office automation, lift and cleaning). Benefits - Modern technical platform - Top-of-the-range premises - Secretariat - Multidisciplinary team Profile sought ENT qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Ordre. Contact us on: 07 44 71 65 08 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Ad reference : 11982 Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Benefit from a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with. Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group, France's leading recruitment agency for healthcare professionals, supports you free of charge right up to the start of your business: - Introduction to our partner teachers - Follow-up for registration with the French Medical Association - Dedicated consultant to support you

ENT - Nîmes 30 M/F - Private practice

Liberal

1000 - 1300 per day

Nîmes

ENT job - Nîmes 30 We are recruiting an ENT doctor to join a multidisciplinary health center currently being opened in Nîmes (Gard). Job description You will work in a modern multidisciplinary health center scheduled to open in mid-2025. Based on a floor entirely dedicated to medical care, you will benefit from an adapted consultation space, with available premises ranging from 25 m² to 70 m². You'll be responsible for monitoring and managing patients requiring hearing aid prescriptions. With a strategic location, you'll have strong potential for patient development. Please note that you will not be performing audiometry, and that you will be sharing the on-site secretariat. You could also operate in a university hospital or private clinic. The structure's DNA This multidisciplinary health center has been designed to encourage synergies between healthcare professionals. Located in a dynamic area, it offers a modern, functional working environment, conducive to a long-lasting, fast-growing private practice. Remuneration Only a monthly rent of €25 per m². As a result, you will keep all your sales. Benefits - Integration into a multi-disciplinary health center promoting medical collaboration. - Modern premises adapted to ENT practice. - High patient potential thanks to strategic location. Profiles sought ENTdoctor qualified in France or the European Union, registered or eligible for registration with the Conseil national de l'ordre des médecins in France. Candidates from the European Union: Jober Group provides free support right up to the start of your activity. A consultant will help you learn the language, put you in touch with our partner teachers, and help you register with the French Medical Council. Contact us on: 07 44 71 65 08 Ad reference : 9541 Find over 4,000 healthcare job offers on our Jober Group website and mobile application. Take advantage of a network of 1,000 partners throughout France, a team of recruitment experts at your service, and a totally free service that 99% of our candidates are satisfied with.

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