The AOT puts forward the views of its membership through representation on the councils and committees of ENT-UK, Specialist Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology, Education and Training Committee, the Intercollegiate Exam Board, the Royal Society of Medicine sections, the Association of Surgeons in Training, and many other groups. In these times of uncertainty regarding the direction of training and changing goalposts it is more important than ever for all trainees to have their voice heard and our representation on these committees relies on your feedback and input.

We also meet once a year to discuss current issues in ENT and we welcome all ENT trainees of whatever grade to attend the annual AOT conference. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the key issues affecting training, meet your fellow trainees and future consultant colleagues, and often to give feedback directly to those consultants making decisions that impact us day to day.

If you do have questions about your training, firstly choose the most appropriate person for the job. Look for the AOT Officers or contact your Regional Representatives as some problems may well have been discussed before. If you have information on training opportunities that you would like to share feel free to post on the Forum.

We are happy to advertise free courses / materials to our membership at no cost; any materials that incur cost however will incur an advertising fee. Please contact aotent@gmail.com for more information.

If you would like to become involved then we welcome you to the AOT conference. You could offer to represent the AOT either regionally or on one of the committees / councils. Alternatively just contribute to the forum, discussion group and occasional survey.

– Sid Nagala, President 2018-2019, Association of Otolaryngologists in Training. aotent@gmail.com