Career

What Otolaryngologists Can Learn from Athletes

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.

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.

The Path to Department Chair: Arriving and Thriving

Becoming a department chair in otolaryngology requires a combination of clinical skill, academic success, and administrative ability. Several current chairs share their unique paths, challenges, and advice for thriving in this demanding leadership role.

Top 10 LARY and LIO Articles of 2024

ENTtoday is the official news magazine of the Triological Society, and its two sister publications—The Laryngoscope and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology—are the official peer reviewed journals. Here’s a look at the top 10 most-read articles from each journal from 2024.