ENT for the MSRA

High-Yield ENT Revision Notes, SBA Question Bank, Flashcards & Rapid Quizzes

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) conditions appear frequently in the MSRA and cover a wide range of presentations — from acute infections to airway emergencies, hearing loss, nasal obstruction, and red-flag symptoms requiring urgent referral. ENT questions reward candidates who can recognise danger signs, apply NICE guidance, and choose appropriate management steps confidently.

ENT for the MSRA is designed to simplify otolaryngology by presenting the most clinically relevant and exam-focused content. The course integrates a clear revision textbook, MSRA-style SBA/EMQ questions, rapid quizzes, and high-yield flashcards to build strong pattern recognition and confident decision-making.

Whether you’re new to ENT or reviewing it before your exam, this course provides the clarity, structure, and speed required to score highly in this important specialty.

⭐ What This Course Includes

🔹 1. Comprehensive ENT Revision Notes

Clear, well-structured notes covering all essential MSRA ENT topics:

Ear

• Otitis externa & otitis media

• Chronic suppurative otitis media

• Mastoiditis

• Hearing loss: conductive vs sensorineural

• Tympanic membrane perforation

• Vertigo & dizziness (BPPV, Ménière’s, vestibular neuritis)

Nose

• Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

• Epistaxis management

• Nasal polyps

• Sinusitis (acute & chronic)

• Red flags for sinonasal malignancy

Throat

• Pharyngitis & tonsillitis (Centor/McIsaac criteria)

• Quinsy (peritonsillar abscess)

• Sore throat red flags

• Foreign body in airway or oesophagus

• Stridor & airway emergencies

• Hoarseness & laryngeal cancer red flags

Notes include red flags, management algorithms, investigations, and NICE-aligned guidance.

🔹 2. ENT Question Bank (MSRA-Style)

A full MSRA-style SBA and EMQ question bank covering:

• Otitis media vs otitis externa differentiation

• Vertigo differentials and management

• Ear pain with red flags

• Severe tonsillitis vs quinsy

• Indications for ENT referral

• Epistaxis management (silver nitrate, packing, escalation)

• Sinusitis antibiotic decisions

• Hoarseness & cancer referral pathways

• Acute airway obstruction red flags

Each question includes a detailed explanation and common pitfalls.

🔹 3. High-Yield Flashcards

Covering rapid recall essentials:

• Vertigo differentials (BPPV vs vestibular neuritis vs Ménière’s)

• Tonsillitis: Centor criteria & antibiotic rules

• Epistaxis management ladder

• Hearing loss patterns

• Red flags for hoarseness, sinus disease & swallowing issues

• Emergency airway signs

Perfect for spaced repetition and on-the-go revision.

🔹 4. Rapid Quizzes & Mixed ENT Tests

Short quizzes designed to build:

• Speed

• Clinical recognition of ENT presentations

• Confidence in emergency ENT management

• Rapid identification of red flags

Great for reinforcing learning and exam-day readiness.

🔹 5. Structured Learning Pathway

The course follows a clear progression:

Foundational ENT knowledge → applied cases → exam-level questions → rapid quizzes,

ensuring efficient learning, strong retention, and exam confidence.

🎯 Who This Course Is For

Ideal for:

• MSRA candidates across all specialties

• Foundation doctors wanting a structured ENT refresher

• IMGs preparing for UK exam-style ENT questions

• Learners needing clarity in airway emergencies, ear conditions, and red-flag ENT symptoms

📈 Why ENT Matters in the MSRA

ENT is frequently tested because:

• ENT conditions are common in primary care,

• ENT emergencies are critical to recognise,

• Many conditions have strict NICE-aligned management pathways,

• Red-flag symptoms require urgent or same-day referral,

• It tests differentiation skills (e.g., the many causes of vertigo or sore throat),

• Antibiotic stewardship is a major theme.

High-yield topics include:

• Tonsillitis & quinsy

• Otitis externa vs media

• Ear pain with mastoiditis red flags

• Epistaxis management

• Vertigo differentials

• Hoarseness referral criteria

• Stridor & airway compromise

Mastering ENT content gives a strong advantage in the MSRA CPS paper.

🔗 Useful Links for Your MSRA Preparation

📘 Free MSRA SJT Textbook (100-page structured SJT guide)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/msra-sjt-textbook/

📝 MSRA SJT Mock Papers (x10)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/

▶️ MSRA YouTube Channel

Free video explanations, exam walkthroughs, and SJT strategy content.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRA

🟦 MSRA Reddit Communities

PassTheMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/passtheMSRA/

FreeMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/freeMSRA/

These are active communities for sharing tips, strategies, and updates.

🎧 MSRA Spotify Podcasts

Hundreds of free episodes covering SJT reasoning, GMC principles, and exam mindset.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dlSxYEBKhpTvCy2B4fAeT?si=f2f87048982c4543