Inside UKT ENT Station 4 I 5

1. What makes working on the ENT ward special for you?

You really become a specialist in head and neck issues, yet you still keep the whole person in mind. We often work with patients who have difficulty hearing or speaking, so we have to be able to read between the lines. Things can get hectic when three emergencies come in at once, but no one here leaves anyone on their own.

2. What is the one thing new colleagues should definitely know about the ward?

We help each other out—whether it’s a tamponade or just a cup of coffee. ENT is a specialty that’s often underestimated, yet it’s incredibly diverse. We handle a mix of scheduled procedures and emergencies, and our patients range in age from one year old to the very elderly—I find that absolutely fascinating.

3. What was your most unusual ENT moment?

A patient had a stone in his ear. Since then, I no longer ask, “Why?” but rather, “How deep?”

4. Describe your team in three words.

Accurate. Playful. Not afraid of heights.

5. If your station were an animal, which one would it be?

A meerkat: alert, a team player, fast, and with lots going on behind the scenes.