ENT ST3 2026 - Self-Assessment Tool

Prepare for the 2026 National Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3 recruitment with this comprehensive self-assessment tool.

Score yourself across key categories to understand your readiness and areas for improvement. This guide aligns with the official scoring framework, ensuring accurate self-evaluation in preparation for your application.



ENT ST3 Self-Assessment 2026

Otolaryngology (ENT) National Recruitment 2026

Interactive Self-Assessment Score Sheet

1) ENT Experience Max: 20

Less than 6 months 0 pts
6 – 24 months 20 pts
24 – 36 months 15 pts
36 – 48 months 10 pts
>48 months 0 pts

2) Postgraduate Qualifications Max: 5

PhD or MD by research 5 pts
Masters level (MSc, MA, MCh, etc.) 3 pts
PG Diploma or PG Certificate 1 pt
None/Other 0 pts

3) Publication 1 Max: 4

1st Author, IF ≥2.5 4 pts
1st Author, IF 1.0 - 2.5 3 pts
Co-Author, IF ≥1.0 2 pts
1st Author, Book Chapter 2 pts
PubMed Cited Other 1 pt
None 0 pts

4) Publication 2 Max: 4

1st Author, IF ≥2.5 4 pts
1st Author, IF 1.0 - 2.5 3 pts
Co-Author, IF ≥1.0 2 pts
1st Author, Book Chapter 2 pts
PubMed Cited Other 1 pt
None 0 pts

5) Collaborative Research Max: 2

Steering committee 2 pts
Site lead / Local collaborator 1 pt
None 0 pts

6) Audit / QI Project 1 Max: 2

2 cycles + Leadership 2 pts
2 cycles (Member) 1 pt
Participating in QI activity 1 pt
None 0 pts

7) Audit / QI Project 2 Max: 2

2 cycles + Leadership 2 pts
2 cycles (Member) 1 pt
Participating in QI activity 1 pt
None 0 pts

8) Presentation 1 Max: 3

Oral (Nat/Int) 3 pts
Oral (Regional) 2 pts
Poster (Nat/Int/Reg) 1 pt
None 0 pts

9) Presentation 2 Max: 3

Oral (Nat/Int) 3 pts
Oral (Regional) 2 pts
Poster (Nat/Int/Reg) 1 pt
None 0 pts

Surgical Logbook Max: 25 (5 per category)

10) Ear Procedures

≥15 5 pts
10-14 3 pts
5-9 1 pt
0-4 0 pts

11) Nose Procedures

≥15 5 pts
10-14 3 pts
5-9 1 pt
0-4 0 pts

12) Tonsillectomy

≥15 5 pts
10-14 3 pts
5-9 1 pt
0-4 0 pts

13) Throat / Neck

≥15 5 pts
10-14 3 pts
5-9 1 pt
0-4 0 pts

14) Emergency

≥15 5 pts
10-14 3 pts
5-9 1 pt
0-4 0 pts

15) Teaching Delivery Max: 4

Principal Organiser 4 pts
Faculty Member / Student Prog 2 pts
None 0 pts

16) Med Ed Qualification Max: 2

PG Dip (120 credits) 2 pts
PG Cert (60 credits) 1 pt
None 0 pts
TOTAL SCORE: 0 / 76 Reset All Fields
🍀 Likelihood of Interview

🍀 Likelihood of Interview

Likelihood of Interview Table
Score Range Likelihood of Interview
>68 Very Likely to Get an Interview
>61 Likely to Get an Interview
<60 Unlikely to Get an Interview