- Level 2, John Bull Building, Tamar science Park, Research Way, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8BU
- +44 1752 437401
- hisham.khalil@plymouth.ac.uk
Profiles
Professor Hisham Khalil
Professor of ENT Surgery and Clinical Education
Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
I consider myself an educationalist, a surgeon, a clinical supervisor, a researcher and manager. I am a National Teaching Fellow and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I'm also and Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators.I see one of the principal functions of the ‘Educator’ is to act as a ‘role model’ for their students and trainees, inspiring them, making them aware of their potential and helping them realise their ambitions. Throughout my career, I have been committed to learning and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and trainees in Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing. This has been at multiple levels including curriculum design, quality assurance, mentorship, educational innovations, and learning resources.
I'm an active clinical researcher with an interest in new models of healthcare delivery, health service research, nasal obstruction, rhinosinusitis and sino-nasal cancer.
Current Posts and Roles include:
Professor of Ears, Nose and Throat Surgery and Clinical Education
Director of PMS Quality Excellence Unit
PMS Lead for internationalisation
Consultant ENT Surgeon, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust since August, 2004
I have a special interest in Rhinology and endoscopic anterior skull base surgery. I completed a Doctorate Degree (MD) in North Wales on patients with noise-induced hearing loss. I completed my specialist training in ENT Surgery in the South West of England training scheme. My surgical fellowship in Rhinology was in Fulda, Germany.
Foundation programme Director, University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a role that allows me to provide support for Foundation Doctors , enhance their training and education as well as their preparedness for practice.
Vice-Chair of NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
and Chair of Quality and Performance Committee
This is a role within the new Devon Integrated care System, that has assumed statutory responsibility of Health and Social Care in the region
GMC Associate
As an Educational Associate, I contribute to the quality assurance of medical programmes at a national level.
External Assessor, Irish Medical Council
This involves the accreditation of joint medical programmes in Ireland and other countries e.g. Malaysia
Member of the Monitoring Assessor Team, Irish medical Council. This is a national group that monitors postgraduate training in the Republic of Ireland.
Assistant Editor, Journal of Laryngology and Otology
Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for the South West of England
Previous Posts and Roles Include:
-Head of Peninsula Medical School (2019-2022)
-Interim Dean Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (2018-2019)
- Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Liaison, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (2015-2018)
- NED UHP NHS Trust (2018-2022)
- NED RD&E NHS Foundation Trust (2019-2021)
- NIHR ENT CRN Lead, SW Peninsula (2014-2020)
Current/Recent Collaborations:
1. Workforce training with the Devon Training Hub
2. Senior Editor of a 'Springer Nature' Book publication (International Collaboration); Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery; A case based approach.
2. A project with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and the Beacon group of practices , on Virtual Clinics
3. Joint Staff Development Events with Health Education England.working across the South West
4. Students Matter Conference with the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences
Enterprise Activities
1. Led a project to review the process for recognition of medical specialties in the Republic of Ireland
2. Lead for a project to develop a Learning Support and Clinical Reasoning App for students
3. Led on a project to develop a mobile app for Globus Pharyngeus patients.
4. Led a project to develop a 'Communication Skills' app for healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
MB.CH.B., Alex (Distinction with Honours), 1987,
Masters in Otolaryngology, 1991
FRCSI, 1993,
FRCS, Otol (Glasg), 1994
Doctorate Degree in Otolaryngology (MD), 1996
FRCS (ORL-HNS), Glasg, 2002
Dip. Med. Ed (Bristol), 2010
Masters in Clinical Education, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, 2014
Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy(Advance HE), 2015
National Teaching Fellow, Higher Education Academy(Advance HE), 2017
Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators, 2022
Professional membership
Academy of Medical Educators
Advance HE(Higher Education Academy)
Specialist Register, Otolaryngology, General Medical Council
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Full membership of ENT UK
Member of the British Medical Association
British Rhinological Society
Otorhinological Research Society
South West Laryngological Association
Roles on external bodies
Interim Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth (August 2018-September, 2019)
Non Executive Director, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust( July, 2018-March, 2022)
Non-Executive Director, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (November 2019-May 2021)
Chair of the Peninsula Otolaryngology Specialist Training Committee (2012-2018)
ENT NIHR Clinical Research Network Lead, South West Peninsula (2014-2019)
Educational Associate, General Medical Council
External Assessor, Irish Medical Council
Monitoring Assessor Team, Postgraduate Training, Irish Medical Council
Member of Quality Panel, Health Education England South West Monitoring Assessor
Deputy Chair, Medical Advisory Committee, Nuffield Health, Plymouth
Key publications
(2017) 'Current use of baseline medical treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES)' Clinical Otolaryngology , DOI
(2021) Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery A Case-based Approach. Springer
Khalil H; Weatherby S; Bankhead M (2018) Plymouth Clinical Manual. Second Edition. Plymouth TeL Med
(2008) Headache A Practical Manual. Oxford University Press
'Challenges in the management of sino-nasal cancer. A ten-year experience'
'Active participation in projects as a strategy to engage students in their learning'
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
I have an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education. I led the PCMD BMBS Curriculum review with the introduction of an induction week for year 5, consolidation weeks for year 4 and an enhanced patient safety curriculum. I led the PU PSMD Grand Rounds Pilot with Dr Adele Hill and Dr James Edwards in 2014/2015 .I was the chair of the PSMD years 3 and 4 curriculum working group which developed the enhanced years 3 and 4 PSMD curriculum. As the previous Quality Lead for the medical school, I coordinated the quality management activities of the school and the completion of the Medical School Annual Return (MSAR).
My Postgraduate Education activities include supervision of MD and MSc dissertations. I also have an interest in Surgical Training and Technology-enhanced Learning. I am passionate about developing high quality learning resources for undergraduate students and postgraduate health care professionals.I am the senior editor of the Plymouth Clinical Manual and I have l led the development of student-led podcasts. I led a project through a Health Education England South West Grant to develop a communication skills app for Healthcare Professionals viable to download for free in the Apple store and through Google (Peninsula Communication Skills)
I led the PSMD Engaged-Student Learning team that took part in the Higher Education Academy(HEA) national initiative in 2014-2015.
I'm currently leading the development of a learning support app for healthcare students through an Advance HE grant.
Staff serving as external examiners
External Assessor for the Irish Medical Council
Research
Research
Research interests
My research interests include:
ENT Clinical Trials, Clinical Education Research , Systematic Reviews, Clinical Outcomes, Surgical Simulation
I was the ENT National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Lead for the South West Peninsula between 2014 and 2019.Completed Research Projects include:
1. Lead author for a Cochrane Review for FESS for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
2. Principal Investigator for the Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiologic Survey (CRES)study in Plymouth
3. Principal Investigator, Plymouth, of the commercial, NAVIGATE study
4. Systematic review of virtual patients for medical students (mMsters dissertation)
5.. Principal Investigator for the NAIROS NIHR Portfolio study. This is a study led by a research team in Newcastle to investigate alternative treatments for patients with nasal obstruction.
6..Lead researcher for study on interventions to support University students with mental health problems. University of Plymouth.
Current Research
1.Principal Investigator, MACRO study
2. Holo Lens technology for clinical learning in an ENT Outpatients. An Evaluation/proof of Concept study
Research degrees awarded to supervised students
Masters in Clinical Education to Plymouth University Students
Masters in Otolaryngology to Alexandria University Student
MD to Alexandria University Student
Grants & contracts
- Contract to Review Processes for Recognition of Medical Specialties. Medical Council of Ireland, 2017
- HE South West Peninsula Innovation Fund, 2015
- Teaching Fellowship Award, University of Plymouth, 2014
- Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) Division of Medical Education Awards in 2013 and 2014.
- Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PSMD) Division of Medical Education Award in 2014
- Peninsula Deanery Innovation Fund Award, 2012
- Successful Business Case for ENT Research Fellow, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013, recurring annually.
- Successful set up of NIHR accredited ENT Academic Clinical Lecturer Post, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS trust
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2017) 'Current use of baseline medical treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES)' Clinical Otolaryngology , DOI
(2021) Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery A Case-based Approach. Springer
Khalil H; Weatherby S; Bankhead M (2018) Plymouth Clinical Manual. Second Edition. Plymouth TeL Med
(2008) Headache A Practical Manual. Oxford University Press
'Challenges in the management of sino-nasal cancer. A ten-year experience'
'Active participation in projects as a strategy to engage students in their learning'
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
(2023) 'Added value of 3D printing technology in the manufacturing of customised septal buttons: A scoping review of the literature' American Journal of Otolaryngology 44, (4) 103916-103916 , DOI
(2021) 'A Case of Clinically Diagnosed ANCA Negative Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis' Ear, Nose and Throat Journal , DOI Open access
(2021) 'Clival Mucocele: A Rare Yet not Forgotten Pathology' Ear, Nose and Throat Journal , DOI Open access
(2020) 'Speech Therapy in the Treatment of Globus Pharyngeus: Development of a Mobile Application to Improve Patient Access' EJENTAS 21, (2) 88-93 , DOI
(2019) 'Microdebrider-Assisted Rhinophyma Excision' Case Reports in Otolaryngology 2019, 1-5 , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Cluster of differentiation 8 T-cell population in the laryngeal mucosa of smokers with laryngeal cancer' Journal of Laryngology and Otology 132, (12) 1134-1134 , DOI
(2018) 'Prevalence of asthma, aspirin sensitivity and allergy in chronic rhinosinusitis: data from the UK National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study' Respiratory Research 19, (1) , DOI Open access
(2018) 'Orbital infections: a complete cycle 7-year audit and a management guideline' European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology , DOI Open access
(2018) 'A Case of Invasive Sinonasal Carcinosarcoma:
The Importance of Early Detection' Case Reports in Otolaryngology , DOI Open access
(2018) 'What is known about mental health interventions for students in higher education? A review of reviews' PROSPERO Publisher Site
(2018) 'An evaluation of medical student-led podcasts: what are the lessons learnt?' Advances in Medical Education and Practice Volume 9, 133-138 , DOI Open access
(2017) 'Current use of baseline medical treatment in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES)' Clinical Otolaryngology , DOI
(2016) 'Management of CSF leak in base of skull fractures in adults' British Journal of Neurosurgery 30, (6) 596-604 , DOI Open access
(2016) 'A case-control study of medical, psychological and socio-economic factors influencing the severity of chronic rhinosinusitis' Rhinology Journal Open access
(2016) 'A comparison of teaching three common ear, nose, and throat conditions to medical students through video podcasts and written handouts: a pilot study' Advances in Medical Education and Practice , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Orbital infections: five-year case series, literature review and guideline development' The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 129, (7) 670-676 , DOI
(2015) 'The burden of revision sinonasal surgery in the UK--data from the Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES): a cross-sectional study' BMJ Open 5, (4) e006680-e006680 , DOI Open access
(2015) 'Local nasal immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis' Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , DOI
(2015) 'From Inpatient Notes to Outpatient Followup: Enhancing the Rhinology Service in a Tertiary Centre through Student Led Projects' International Journal of Otolaryngology 2015, 1-5 , DOI Open access
(2014) 'Benign sinonasal capillary haemangioma' Case Reports 2014, (oct06 1) bcr2014207070-bcr2014207070 , DOI
(2014) 'Sinonasal malignancy: presentation and outcomes' The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 128, (7) 654-657 , DOI
(2014) 'Nasal valve surgery for nasal obstruction: A systematic review' Otorhinolaryngologist 7, (2) 80-88
(2013) 'The Prevalence of Frontal Cells and Their Relation to Frontal Sinusitis: A Radiological Study of the Frontal Recess Area' ISRN Otolaryngology 2013, 1-4 , DOI Open access
(2013) 'Do rhinology care pathways in primary care influence the quality of referrals to secondary care?' The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 127, (4) 364-367 , DOI
(2011) 'Septoplasty with alar battens for the treatment of alar collapse: how we do it' Clinical Otolaryngology 36, (6) 575-578 , DOI
(2011) 'The safe gate to the posterior paranasal sinuses: reassessing the role of the superior turbinate' European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 269, (5) 1451-1456 , DOI
(2011) 'Speech therapy in the treatment of globus pharyngeus: how we do it' Clinical Otolaryngology 36, (4) 388-392 , DOI
(2011) 'Radiological findings in patients undergoing revision endoscopic sinus surgery: a retrospective case series study' BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 11, (1) , DOI Open access
(2011) 'Teaching Otolaryngology skills through simulation' European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 268, (7) 949-953 , DOI
(2010) 'A large atypical osteoma of the maxillary sinus: a report of a case and management challenges' European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 268, (2) 315-318 , DOI
(2010) 'A 2-cycle prospective audit of the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in adult rhinology patients' Clinical Audit , DOI
(2010) 'Investigation of the influence of ambient temperature, atmospheric pressure and water vapour pressure on epistaxis admission rate' Rhinology journal 48, (3) 348-351 , DOI
(2010) 'Cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to contralateral sphenoid sinusitis: a diagnostic challenge' The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 124, (8) 928-930 , DOI
(2010) 'Endoscopic Resection and Topical 5-Fluorouracil as an Alternative Treatment to Craniofacial Resection for the Management of Primary Intestinal-Type Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma' Minimally Invasive Surgery 2010, 1-4 , DOI Open access
(2010) 'Persistent CSF Rhinorrhoea, Pneumocephalus, and Recurrent Meningitis Following Misdiagnosis of Olfactory Neuroblastoma' Case Reports in Medicine 2010, 1-4 , DOI Open access
(2009) 'A randomised controlled trial comparing Rapid Rhino Mannheim and Netcell series 5000 packs following routine nasal surgery' RHINOLOGY 47, (1) 41-44
(2009) 'Clinico-radiological considerations in the treatment of frontal sinus mucoceles' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 130, (4-5) 267-271
(2008) 'The diagnosis and management of globus: a perspective from the United Kingdom' Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery 16, (6) 516-520 , DOI
(2008) 'Air rifle pellet injury to the middle ear, a very rare occurence' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 129, (4-5) 297-299
(2007) 'Functional endoscopic sinus surgery: Current perspectives' Otorinolaringologia 57, (4) 183-188
(2007) 'Dislocation of the Turbinate: A Rare Complication of Middle Turbinate Surgery' Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 86, (6) 348-350 , DOI
(2006) 'Short falls in epistaxis management. A Nationwide Survey in UK' Clinical Otolaryngology 31, (6) 560-561 , DOI
(2006) 'Functional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis' Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , DOI
(2006) 'Effect of tonsillectomy on recurrent sore throats in adults: patients' perspectives' The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 120, (2) 1-5 , DOI
(2005) 'Histopathological changes in the human larynx following expanded polytetrafluroethylene (Gore-Tex®) implantation' BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 5, (1) , DOI Open access
(2005) 'Clinicoradiological and Surgical Considerations in the Treatment of Cholesterol Granuloma of the Petrous Pyramid' Skull Base 15, (04) 263-267 , DOI
(2004) 'Schwannoma of the postcricoid region: report of a first case' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 125, (1) 55-57
(2003) 'Canal wall down mastoidectomy: A long term commitment to the outpatients?' BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 3, (1) , DOI Open access
(2003) 'A simple assessment of quality of life in head and neck cancer patients; what can it tell us?' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 124, (4) 211-214
(2003) 'Otoplasty for prominent ears in children. The technique adopted in the Portmann Institute' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 124, (2) 135-136
(2003) 'The use of speech therapy in the treatment of globus pharyngeus patients. A randomised controlled trial' Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 124, (3) 187-190
(2001) 'Radiological difficulties in tire diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia of the sphenoid sinus and the cranial base' RHINOLOGY 39, (1) 49-51
(2001) 'Effect of Smoking on the Outcome of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery' Oto-Rhino-Laryngologia Nova 11, (6) 284-287 , DOI
(1997) 'The effects of electromagnetic fields on some neuroepithelial structures in the inner ear of rats. Bull. Alex. Fac. Med, 1997; 33 (4): 537-548' Bull. Alex. Fac. Med
(1997) 'Is the KTP laser effective in tonsillectomy?' Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences 22, (2) 145-146 , DOI
Books
(2021) Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery A Case-based Approach. Springer
Khalil H; Weatherby S; Bankhead M (2018) Plymouth Clinical Manual. Second Edition. Plymouth TeL Med
(2015) Practical ENT for General practitioners.
Khalil H; Weatherby S (2012) Plymouth Clinical manual. First Plymouth
(2011) ENT Clinical Manual. Sixth Plymouth Peninsula Medical School
(2008) Headache A Practical Manual. Oxford University Press
Conference Papers
(2016) 'Engaged student learning: How we did it' Canadian Conference for Medical Education 2016 Montreal 4-/-0/20164-/-0/2016
(2015) 'A novel staff - student partnership promoting biomedical-clinical science integration within an undergraduate medical program' International Association of Medical Science Educators San Diego, CA, USA 6-/-0/20156-/-0/2015
(2015) 'Papers presented at the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training Annual Meeting, 20 June 2014, Exeter, UK' Cambridge University Press (CUP) , DOI
(2014) 'Student Assistantship. The Peninsula Medical School Experience' Canadian Conference on Medical Education - “Transforming Healthcare through Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation”. Ottawa 4-/-0/20184-/-0/2018
(1998) 'Well-differentiated liposarcoma of the hypopharynx' Cambridge University Press (CUP) 880-882 , DOI
Presentations and posters
'Challenges in the management of sino-nasal cancer. A ten-year experience'
'Microdebrider-assisted rhinophyma excision: a case series'
'Active participation in projects as a strategy to engage students in their learning'
'Evaluation of a longitudinal placement pilot. Challenges and lessons learned'
'Embedding Raising Concerns in the Culture of Our Faculty. How we did it'
'Resolution of epistaxis associated with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia with septal button placement. An unexpected outcome'
'Effect of water versus saline for carboxymethylcellulose nasal packing'
'Speech therapy in the treatment of globus pharyngeus'
'A pragmatic approach to curriculum review'
Other Publications
(2014) The effectiveness of use of virtual patients for medical students. Masters Dissertation.
(1996) Dizziness in patients with noise-induced hearing loss. A clinical and audiological study.
(1991) Chenopodium Oil as a new topical antifungal agent in otomycosis. An in-vivo study.
Peninsula Communication Skills.
Personal
Personal
Conferences organised
Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry Education Conference, March 2012
Practical ENT for Primary Care, 2012 and 2015
International Course on Endoscopic Anatomy and Sinus Dissection, University of Bristol, 2012 to date
New Models for Healthcare Delivery, Regional Workshop, January, 2016
Students Matter Conference, Joint Organisation with the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, 2018
Additional information
Author of 3 English Poetry books;Random Thoughts, Sunset Moments and the Nature of Hearts.
Author of a Short stories book; The reunion and Other Short stories
Interested in Landscape Photography