Mental training techniques used by elite athletes can significantly enhance surgical performance and career longevity for otolaryngologists by improving focus, stress management, and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Gap Year for Research: Is It Worth It?
Many medical students interested in competitive specialties like otolaryngology consider taking a gap year to conduct research, aiming to enhance their residency applications and future careers. While this trend is increasing, its benefits and consequences are debated among program directors, otolaryngologists, and trainees.
Sunshine and Mentorship
Dr. Lindsay reflects on the Combined Sections Meeting of the Triological Society, highlighting its evolution into a unified, mentorship-focused event that fosters networking, diversity, and research support across all career stages in otolaryngology.
AI Transforms Otolaryngology
AI is actively transforming academic otolaryngology by enhancing clinical operations, resident education, and recruitment processes. The Society of University Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting in 2025 highlighted practical AI applications improving efficiency and outcomes in the field.
Is the SLOR in Otolaryngology Residency Applications Contributing to Rural Disparities?
The authors discuss how the standardized letter of recommendation used in otolaryngology residency applications may contribute to rural healthcare disparities by favoring academic career-oriented candidates over those interested in comprehensive rural practice.
Celebrating Excellence in Otolaryngology
At this year’s Combined Sections Meeting, held in Orlando, Fla., January 22-24, the four sections of the Triological Society took the stage to recognize and appreciate otolaryngologists from across the country. The section vice presidents—Natasha Mirza, MD, eastern, Craig A. Buchman, MD, middle, Earl H. Harley, MD, southern, and Dinesh K. Chhetri, MD, western—acknowledged guests of honor and citation winners from their respective sections.
An Important Warning Label We Are Missing
Mobile devices are now an indispensable part of daily life. Their impact on how we work, socialize, and access information is undeniable. Ray Kurzweil, a prominent computer scientist and innovator, […]
Growing Use of Tranexamic Acid in Otolaryngology
TXA is increasingly used in otolaryngology to reduce intra-operative and post-operative bleeding, supported by evidence from emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. Its safety profile is strong, and it is administered intravenously or orally, with emerging use in pediatric and adult otolaryngologic procedures.
Call for Resident Bowl Questions
The Resident Bowl team is collecting questions for the annual Resident Bowl happening at the 2026 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, January 22-24, in Orlando, Fla.
A Letter to My Younger Self: Making Deliberate Changes Can Help Improve the Sense of Belonging
As the summer swings past full gear, I begin my final year as a chief resident in otolaryngology. Watching familiar faces fade and be replaced with new, eager trainees filling […]
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