52nd Anniversary of Residents' Research Day in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

• Critically appraise the scientific presentations with respect to methodology and clinical applicability pertaining to Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Discuss the scientific presentations and reflect on their implications for patient care

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DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR - Dr. Yuri Agrawal, MD, MPH, FACS

"Vestibular loss and cognition in aging adults"

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to... 

1. Assess the link between vestibular and cognitive function
2. Review current clinical trials in patients with Alzheimer's disease
3. Discuss the career journey of an academic otolaryngologist

This year for our Distinguished Visiting Professor keynote address, we welcome Dr. Yuri Agrawal.

Dr. Agrawal is Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado.  Her clinical practice is focused on the medical and surgical treatment of otologic and neurotologic conditions.  She serves as the Treasurer of the Triological Society, a Director on the American Academy of Otolaryngology’s Board of Directors, Council Member of the American Board of Otolaryngology, Council Member of the American Association of Directors of Otolaryngology, and Past-President of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology.

DISTINGUISHED GUEST ALUMNUS - Dr. Brandon Wickens, MD, FRCSC

"Building a Sustainable Career in Otolaryngology: Lessons from Ten Years in Community Practice"

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to... 

1. Identify common—and modifiable—drivers of stress and burnout across the first decade of independent practice  
2. Apply evidence-informed strategies to protect long-term joy, engagement, and clinical performance
3. Explain how decisions about practice design, team culture, and life outside of work influence career longevity and satisfaction

For our Distinguished Guest Alumnus, we welcome Dr. Brandon Wickens.

Dr. Brandon Wickens completed his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Western University, followed by a fellowship in Otology at Dalhousie University. He currently practices in the Niagara region, where he serves as Head of Service for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Niagara Health. Dr. Wickens holds faculty appointments at McMaster University and Western University and is actively involved in medical student and resident education. He lives in Niagara with his wife, Courtney, and their three children—Emma, Brynn, and Callum.

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