Expanding Horizons: A Practical Roadmap for Engaging in Global Otolaryngology

Monday, October 19, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6

Moderator(s)

DA

David Zachariah Allen, MD

Assistant Professor
New York Medical College
Hideout, UT, United States

Panelist(s)

Merry E. Sebelik, MD, FACS, MAMSE

Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, GA, United States
Maxwell P. Kligerman, MD

Assistant Professor
Emory University School of Medicine
Decatur, GA, United States
JW

Joshua P. Wiedermann, MD, MGSC, FACS

Chair of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Mary Xu, MD

Head and Neck Surgeon
UCSF
San Francisco, California, United States

Disclosure(s):

David Zachariah Allen, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Merry E. Sebelik, MD, FACS, MAMSE:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Maxwell P. Kligerman, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Interested in global otolaryngology but not sure where to start? This panel is a practical, welcoming introduction for residents, fellows, and early career faculty. Panelists share how they found mentors, joined established programs, and built projects that fit alongside training and a new practice. We cover entry points, how to match your time and skills to the right role, and what questions to ask so opportunities align with local priorities and long term partnerships. Expect brief case examples, audience Q&A, and a take home starter roadmap with next steps.

Learning Objectives:

Identify practical entry points for residents, fellows, and early career faculty to begin global otolaryngology involvement through mentorship, established programs, and feasible early roles.
Apply a basic framework to evaluate and select global opportunities that align with local priorities and support long term partnership and sustainable capacity building.
Develop a personalized 12-24 month plan to connect early global engagement to academic growth through mentorship, scholarship, and institutional support.