The Diploma in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (DO-HNS) is an intercollegiate examination run jointly with the other Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland.
Purpose
The purpose of the Intercollegiate Diploma in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is to test the breadth of knowledge, the clinical and communication skills, and the professional attributes considered appropriate by the Colleges for a doctor intending to undertake practice within an Otolaryngology department in a trainee position.
It is also intended to provide a test for those who wish to practise within another medical specialty, but who have an interest in the aspects of where that specialty interacts with the field of otolaryngology. In particular, it will be relevant for General Practitioners wishing to offer a service in minor ENT surgery.
College Membership
Those who have passed the DO-HNS Part 2 examination may use that pass to gain Membership(ENT) of the College in conjunction with a pass in Part A of the Intercollegiate MRCS examinations: this is subject to satisfying the Membership regulations in full. You can find full details of these in the 'Announcement' section below.
You can view information on our membership categories, learn how you can contribute to College life and see the benefits offered by visiting our Join Us pages.
Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the supporting documentation including the examination regulations.
There are currently no dates scheduled for this examination.
Important
- Please note that where the abbreviation ‘TBC’ appears this means that the information is ‘To Be Confirmed’ and will be published as soon as it is available.
- Applicants who wish to sit DO-HNS Part 1 or Part 2 through the Glasgow College should send their application directly to the Glasgow College, not the examination centre.
- Fees are correct at the time of publication: the College may amend these fees in advance of the closing date.
- The College may either cancel an examination centre if there are insufficient candidates or restrict numbers should this be necessary.
- In the unlikely event that the College has to cancel an examination, the examination fee shall be reimbursed, but the College shall incur no further liability.
Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the documentation and regulations below. Some of these documents may have changed since the last time you read them.
Discontinuation of DO-HNS Part 1
DOHNS Part 1 September 2020 – Exam Delivery Update
COVID-19 Extension to Out of Time Candidates 2020
ICBSE Statement on Resuming Exam Activity
Dates and Fees DO-HNS Part 1 and 2
DO-HNS Regulations
MRCS ENT Regulations
DO-HNS Part 1 Application Form
DO-HNS Content Guide
Access and reasonable Adjustments policy
Announcements
Intercollegiate Refugee Concession Policy
Suspected Candidate Misconduct
Investigation of anomalous behaviour in online exams
ICBSE Complaints Procedure
ICBSE Appeal Regulations
Additional Attempts Policy
Additional Attempts Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Attempts Application Form
ICBSE Annual Reports
Mitigating Circumstance Policy
Surgeons - Education Professional Development
College Membership