From Mold to Model: Creating Simulation-ready Parts

Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PT

Location: OTO EXPO, Simulation Center 2

Lead Instructor(s)

Lauren E. Schlegel, MD

Resident
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Faculty(s)

Ernest D. Gomez, MD, MTR

Faculty
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
RG

Richard A. Goldman, MD

Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA, United States
CR

Clare Richardson, MD

Assistant Professor
Phoenix Children's, United States

This session will introduce molding as a practical and cost-effective method for creating physical models for simulation-based education in otolaryngology. Attendees will learn foundational molding concepts, including common materials, basic techniques, and considerations for producing anatomically relevant models for training and procedural simulation.

Participants will also engage in a guided hands-on activity to create their own thyroid mold, reinforcing the molding process from start to finish. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical insight into how accessible molding techniques can be used to develop simulation models within their own educational or clinical settings.

Learning Objectives:

Understand molding as a practical method of part creation for simulation purposes
Identify common molding techniques (e.g., silicone molds, resin casting, soft tooling)
Create simple molded parts suitable for simulation