About this section
The Otology Section’s purpose is to support the clinical practice of diseases of the ear, providing education, supporting and recognising research and seeking interface with other Sections in mutually relevant areas. This Section meets on the same day as the Rhinology and Laryngology Section, on the first Friday of November, December, February, March and May.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming otology events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Otology Section.

An update on the understanding and management of tinnitus

“Off the beaten track” ENT conditions and Matthew Yung Short Papers Prize

Presidential Address and RSM Visiting Professor

Presidential Address and RSM Visiting Professor
Prizes & awards
Otology Section: Norman Gamble Research Grant
Submission deadline
Sunday 26 January 2020
Meeting date
Friday 1 May 2020
Prize
£100
Open to
British citizens, both lay and medics
Guidelines
This prize is awarded to the best original work in otology in the preceding four years, as evidenced by published papers.
Submissions should include copies of these papers, along with a supporting letter from a proposer or a cover letter from the researcher themselves.
Otology Section: Matthew Yung Short Paper and Poster Prize
- Abstracts should be no longer than 150 words and should be structured
- Key words are used to index the article
- Only the words appearing as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) in the supplement to Index Medicus may ordinarily be used.
For full information please go to www.jlo.co.uk
Prize:
1st place: £1,000 to be used in support of travel to centres of otology overseas
2nd place: CWJ Short Fellowship to the International Otology Course at the Causse clinic in Beziers, France sponsored by the TWJ Foundation
Poster prize: ENT book to be confirmed
Open to: All trainees and consultants within 2 years of appointment
Otology Section: Training Scholarships
Prize
Up to £1,000
Submission deadline
Sunday 26 January 2020
Meeting date
Friday 1 May 2020
Open to
RSM Trainee Members interested in Otology
Application guidelines
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter of no more than 1,000 words, including the costs of the centre to be visited.
Submissions should also include:
- An up-to-date CV (maximum two pages)
- A reference from your Training Programme Director
Otology Section: Travel Grants
Prize
Up to £100 towards travel costs to attend an otology meeting at the RSM.
Submission deadline
Applications will be accepted up to two weeks before each otology meeting.
Open to
Trainee RSM members who live more than 50 miles from the RSM.
Application guidelines
Applicants should submit a letter of no more than two A4 pages in length detailing their expenses, and which meeting they would like to attend and why.
Apply by email: otology@rsm.ac.uk
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Fellow
For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.
Associate
For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership.
Student
For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas.
Section Sponsors
The Otology Section would like to thank our Annual Sponsors KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd and Medtronic for their valued support of the 2020-2021 Academic Programme.
Please note that none of the companies listed have had any influence or involvement over the agenda, content or organisation of the meetings.