Ultimate Medical Student ENT Challenge

Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Location: 502A

Moderator(s)

MC

Michele M. Carr, DDS MD MEd PhD

Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, Dept of Otolaryngology
Buffalo, New York, United States

Panelist(s)

Adam R. Szymanowski, MD

Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, United States
NS

Nick Sahlollbey, MD

Resident
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada

Disclosure(s):

Adam R. Szymanowski, MD:

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

Nick Sahlollbey, MD:

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

This high-energy, interactive session invites medical students to put their ENT knowledge to the test in a team-based quiz competition. Ad hoc teams will be formed on site, encouraging collaboration, rapid problem-solving, and friendly rivalry across groups. Questions will span core otolaryngology topics with an emphasis on clinical reasoning and practical decision-making. Don't worry, we'll debrief after each round to explain the answers in a relaxed and engaging way. The session will conclude with a winning team and prizes, making this a fun, engaging, and professionally relevant way to connect with peers and the specialty at the AAO Annual Meeting.
Not a student? Feel free to come and cheer on the younger generation!

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be more confident in their otolaryngological knowledge.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify inner ear structures and laryngeal anatomy.
Upon completion, participants will demonstrate teamwork to achieve the goal of correctly answering ENT knowledge questions.