The Department welcomed an international community of observers for clinical and surgical learning, alongside italian partecipants.
78
Observers
26
Countries
49
Specialists
24
Residents
International reach
Observers came from 26 countries, including Brazil, India, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Malaysia, Poland, Greece, the United Kingdom, the United States and China, among others.
Backgrounds
Participants included specialists and residents, alongside assistant professors and allied healthcare professionals such as speech therapists.
Duration
37 chose 1-month placement; others chose shorter 1–3-week placements; a smaller group undertook extended 2–3-month observerships.
Surgical interest
Endoscopic ear surgery, lateral and anterior skull base surgery, facial nerve surgery, and head and neck surgery.
Developing interest
Interest in head and neck oncologic surgery has grown in recent years, reflecting the Department’s expanding oncologic activities.
Repeat participation
Several observers, including participants from Poland, Spain and Malaysia, returned in subsequent years for further training in different areas.