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Purpose: This study described the process and structure of an online educational program for nasal symptom evaluation using nasal endoscopic images. Methods: Nasal endoscopic images are provided from the “Feasibility of topical herbal formula, Biyeom-go, in nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis: observational, case-series study” and pattern identification score was used nasal endoscopy index developed by Yun et al. Results: A total of 11 experts independently scored 580 captured nasal endoscopic images using nasal endoscopy index, which consists of color, edema or atrophy, dryness or dampness, and the amount and characteristics of rhinorrhea. Images over 70% concordance rate of 11 experts were finally selected for this program. The program includes an anatomical structure and nasal cavity symptoms training section. This online educational program is available at https://www.kmpedia.kr. Conclusion: This program is expected to contribute to symptom evaluation and link to pattern identification diagnosis education in nasal diseases. Further studies are needed to evaluate the educational effect of this program in the future.