Next Steps Matching into Residency

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 403A

Moderator(s)

Gregory W. Randolph, MD

Claire and John Bertucci Endowed Chair in Thyroid Surgical Oncology
Harvard Medical School
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

Panelist(s)

SG

Stacey T. Gray, MD, FACS

Associate Professor, Vice Chair for Education
Mass. Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cristina E. Cabrera-Muffly, MD

Professor
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO, United States
SM

Sonya M. Malekzadeh, MD, FACS

Professor
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC, United States
Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR

Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, GA, United States

Disclosure(s):

Cristina E. Cabrera-Muffly, MD:

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

Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR:

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

Calling all Medical Students! Do you want to learn how to stand out from the crowd during the residency application process? Otolaryngology is one of the most competitive surgical residencies to successfully match into. This session will provide valuable insights and perspectives from a panel of Otolaryngology Program Directors representing diverse backgrounds and regions across the United States. Topics include reviewing the application process, recent changes, program signaling, research, away rotations, and step board scores. Additionally, the panelists will offer guidance on what makes an impactful letter of recommendation, how to avoid common pitfalls, and strategies for a successful candidate interview.