Final membership exams can be a significant challenge for trainees, particularly with the increasing prevalence of single best answer (SBA) components. Many candidates struggle with this format due to a lack of targeted resources aligned with the ENT syllabus. Mastering ENT Surgery, part of the specialised Mastering series, bridges that gap, providing expertly curated SBA practice questions designed to enhance understanding and refine exam technique.

Covering key topics across ENT surgery, this comprehensive resource features dedicated sections on head and neck surgery, facial aesthetics, rhinology, otology, and paediatric ENT. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations that reinforce core concepts, clarify common misconceptions, and provide evidence-based rationales for correct answers. The structured format enables readers to systematically build their knowledge base while developing the critical thinking skills essential for success in SBA examinations. Beyond exam preparation, the book offers valuable clinical insights that enhance day-to-day practice and decision-making.

Mastering ENT Surgery is an essential resource for ENT trainees preparing for final membership examinations and equivalent postgraduate qualifications. It also provides valuable insights for professionals in related specialties, including oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), plastic surgery, and emergency medicine. Whether you are a trainee seeking to master the SBA format or an experienced surgeon looking to expand your expertise across ENT subspecialties, this resource is tailored to meet your learning needs.

Dr Ahmad Hariri is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Thyroid Surgeon at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. He graduated with distinction in surgery from Imperial College London, trained across London and Manchester, and completed international fellowships in South Korea and China in robotic, minimally invasive, and scarless thyroid surgery.

Dr Heide Mills is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Northwick Park Hospital, with subspecialist expertise in Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery. She trained at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and undertook her specialist training at leading London hospitals, including Charing Cross Hospital, the Royal National ENT Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital and The Royal London Hospital.

Series Editors

Professor Abdul Ahmed is a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery at London Northwest Healthcare University NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. With over a decade of experience as a consultant in OMFS and Head & Neck Surgery, he adopts an innovative approach to his practice, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as 3D planning, augmented reality, and robotic surgery. Prof Ahmed also plays a key role in surgical education and governance. He serves as the Regional Specialty Advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons and as an Educational Supervisor for the London School of Surgery.

Ian Jenkyn is currently an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trainee. He studied Dentistry at the University of Bristol, graduating with distinction, academic awards and the faculty’s Gold Medal. He then studied Graduate Medicine at the University of Cambridge, graduating with distinction and academic awards. He has held several roles in medical education, most notably as a teaching supervisor of undergraduate Medicine at the University of Cambridge.