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Rowena Ryan Awards

The annual Rowena Ryan awards were set up in 2015 on her 10th death anniversary to celebrate trainee-led Audit, Research and Training initiatives within the London and SE England region (Kent, Surrey and Sussex). In 2021, the awards extended to national and international audiences under the umbrella of ENT UK’s Academic Foundation.

 

Rowena Ryan as a young consultant ENT surgeon at Northwick Park London was a trainees’ champion and strong advocate for improving training and clinical practice standards. With various hats on in regional (TPD) and national roles (SAC), she provided support and mentorship for basic and higher surgical trainees, and oversaw clinical practice guideline development and national audit projects through CAPAG.

 

Miss Ryan balanced a busy work and home life schedule. Prematurely in her early 40's she developed a short illness and died from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind her husband and two young children. In her name we celebrate ENT training and acknowledge the work, sacrifices and achievements of trainees and trainers alike.

 

We invite abstract submissions (300 words including references) for the following 2022 categories of awards, generously supported by our industry partners:

 

Orals:

  • Best Trainee-Led Audit
  • Best Trainee-Led Research
  • Best Trainee-Led Teaching / Training
  • Best SAS-Led Audit, Research or Training
  • Best Overseas Trainee-Led Audit, Research or Training
  • Best Young Consultant-Led Audit, Research or Training

All submitted abstracts shall be considered for oral presentation at the BOARS Annual Meeting featuring the ENT UK Awards on the 4th of November in York.

 

Posters:

All abstracts may also be considered for poster presentation if not shortlisted. 

 

Best Trainee-Nominated Trainer:

Trainees are invited to submit a 300-word abstract nominating a Consultant trainer for this award category and highlighting the reasons for their nomination. We aim to acknowledge the many unsung efforts of Consultants who dedicate their time, energy and commitment to teaching, training and mentorship.

 

Prize for the winners:

Financial award, trophies and certificates for winners of oral presentations. Certificates for all presenting speakers. Certificates for posters across the six categories (if posters are invited).