Saint Louis University's annual Otolaryngology Scientific Lecture Day is a celebration of our resident and department research endeavors as well as a recognition of our graduating residents.
The day is comprised of resident and student research presentations along with an invited guest lecturer who is a renowned expert in otolaryngology. The day culminates with the guest lecturer presenting an award for the best research presentation.
Mark A. Varvares, M.D., Endowed Lecture and William B. Harkins, M.D., Graduation Weekend
Check back for the 2025 event date
Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Health Sciences Education Union, 1312 Carr Lane
2024 Research Presentations
PGY-5
Outcomes of Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation with Other Adjunct Procedures for Eustachian
Tube Dysfunction
James Gallogly, M.D.
The Association of Steroids and Pediatric Post-Tonsillectomy Recovery: A Retrospective
Review and Analysis by Tonsillectomy Indication
Henry Ideker, M.D.
PGY-4
To Irrigate or Not Irrigate: Factors Affecting Adherence to a Nasal Hygiene Regimen
Joshua Smith, M.D.
Shared Decision Making in Facial Trauma
Alizabeth Weber, M.D.
PGY-3
Disparities in the Receipt of Immunotherapy Among Patients with Head and Neck Mucosal
Melanoma
Peter Luong, M.D.
Training Experiences and Career Outcomes for Underrepresented Minorities in Academic
Otolaryngology
Lisa Velez-Velez, M.D.
PGY-2
Uptake of Head and Neck Cancer Innovations
Kyle Davis, M.D.
Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Providers’ Perspectives on the American Society
of Clinical Oncology’s Patient-Clinician Communication Consensus Guidelines
Meghan Grojean, M.D.
SOM Student Presentations
Perceived Discrimination Among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Thomas Hoag, MS-2, with Sean Massa, M.D.