Rodos Hawrami

University of Bristol, UK

Title: Ear Barotrauma in Divers: Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis – A Literature Review

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Biography

Rodos Hawrami is a fourth-year medical student with a strong interest in otolaryngology, particularly conditions affecting the ear and nose. He recently completed a literature review on ear barotrauma in divers, focusing on diagnosis, management, and prognosis, which strengthened his interest in how ENT practice addresses pressure-related and functional disorders. Alongside his academic work, he has undertaken a variety of hospital placements, gaining exposure to both medical and surgical specialties, and developing skills in critical appraisal and evidence-based practice. Beyond medicine, Rodos is also a content creator, sharing insights into student life and the medical journey, and he actively supports students from widening participation backgrounds through mentoring and guidance. His long-term aspiration is to pursue a career in ENT surgery, with a focus on conditions affecting hearing, balance, and the upper airway, while contributing to research, education, and widening access to medicine.

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