About this section

The Laryngology & Rhinology Section’s purpose is to report and discuss the current practice and advances in the specialties of Laryngology and Rhinology.

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.

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Professor Vinidh Paleri
President
Mr Rajiv Kumar Bhalla
President Elect
Mr John Stephen Almeyda
Honorary Secretary
Mr Rajiv Kumar Bhalla
Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming laryngology and rhinology events

View all events being run by the Otology and Laryngology & Rhinology Sections.

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Optimising Outcomes in Older Patients

Join us for the first ENT event of the academic year for a day full of academic lectures on the latest, most relevant topics and the annual Presidential address, organised by both the Otology and the ...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Book Book
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Technology in ENT

New technologies have the potential to transform the way we deliver care for our patients, often making treatments safer, more effective and easier to deliver. In this meeting we will focus on some of...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Book Book
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ENT in the four nations

The Royal Society of Medicine is proud to host a unique day that spotlights the enduring bonds between ENT surgeons across the UK. Leaders from all four nations will gather to explore differences in c...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Book Book
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A celebration of fellowship and training

Join us for a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of our trainees. We will showcase the impressive achievements in clinical practice, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship by our traine...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
Book Book
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Collaborative care in ENT: Multidisciplinary teams in action

Join us as we explore the power of multidisciplinary teamwork in tackling complex ENT cases. Leading UK clinicians will share real-world examples of how collaborative approaches can support decision-m...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Student prizes & awards

Laryngology & Rhinology

Otology Section: Innovation Prize 2026

Deadline: Thursday, 22 January 2026

Open to: ENT surgeons and trainees of all grades, medical students, professionals in allied fields (e.g., audiology, speech and language therapy), and researchers in basic sciences related to ENT. Please note, RSM membership is not required to participate.

Prize: £300 and an opportunity to present an oral presentation at the May 2026 RSM meeting

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Trainee prizes & awards

Laryngology & Rhinology

Otology Section: Short paper prizes

Deadline: Monday, 15 December 2025

Open to: All trainees and consultants within 2 years of appointment

Prize: £1500

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Otology Section: Norman Gamble research grant submission form

Deadline: Saturday, 31 January 2026

Open to: British citizens, both lay and medics

Prize

  • 1st place: TWJ Short Fellowship up to £1000 to the International Otology Course at the Causse clinic in Beziers, France, sponsored by the TWJ Foundation
  • 2nd place: £200
  • 3rd place: £100

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Join the RSM today

Become a member today and get discounted rates on our education programme.

Fellow

For working doctors and consultants (FY1 to ST8), retired doctors, and those holding senior management positions in medicine or healthcare.

Fellow

Associate

For scientists and other professionals with a proven interest (or role) in the healthcare sector, but who do not hold a medical qualification.

Associate

Student

For those studying medicine, dentistry or another healthcare-related subject, who are on their way to becoming a qualified medical or healthcare professional.

Student

The Laryngology & Rhinology Section 2025-2026 Programme Sponsors

The Laryngology & Rhinology Section would like to thank our Annual Sponsors B.Braun Medical LtdDP Medical Systems LTDOcean Med and Soluvos Medical for their valued support of the 2025 to 2026 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.