2015

First Place: Jacqueline Greene, MD, Northwestern -- TITLE: Neural Engineering & Regeneration in Otolaryngology

Second Place: Shiayin Yang, MD, Loyola -- TITLE: Gene Expression Profiling: Prognostic Factor in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Third Place: Cheryl Nocon, MD, University of Chicago -- TITLE: Factors Affecting Delays to Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 1998-2011: A Report from the National Cancer Data Base

2016

First Place: Lauren Murrill, M.D., Loyola -- Title: Targeting Toll-Like Receptors to Prevent Skin Cancer

Second Place: Jason Bell, M.D., Loyola -- Title: Effects of a Novel Mitochondria-Targeted Free Radical Scavenger on Gene Expression in the Facial Nerve Motor Nucleus After Axotomy

Third Place: David Walker, M.D., University of Chicago -- Title: Fluoroquinolone-Resistant MRSA’s Responsiveness to Ototopical Therapy in Vitro

2017

First Place: Neela Rao, M.D., University of Illinois at Chicago; Title: The effects of topical yeast protein extract on wound healing in healthy and metabolically compromised mouse models

Second Place: John Cramer, M.D., Northwestern University; Title: Venous Thromboembolism in Otolaryngology: Do existing guidelines apply?

Third Place: Ryan Smith, M.D., Rush University Medical Center; Title: Familiarity of Neonatal Tracheostomy Care in the NICU

2018

First Place: Saied Ghadersohi, M.D., Northwestern University

Second Place: Dara Adams, M.D., University of Chicago

Third Place: Aimee Kennedy, M.D., University of Chicago

2019
May 29, 2019

First Place: Matthew Urban, MD; Rush University; Title: Rural Otolaryngology Disparities in Care: The State of Illinois

Second Place: Edward Westfall, MD; Loyola University; Title: Testosterone Recovers Chronic Vestibular Impairment Following Repeat Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Third Place: Abhita Reddy, MD; Northwestern University; Title: Identification of Clinical and Patient-Reported Measures for Evaluating Outcomes after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

2020
June 2, 2020

First Place: Samuel Racette, MD; Northwestern University; Title: Post-operative Type 2 Inflammatory Mediators Decrease after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Second Place: Tirth Patel, MD; Rush University; Title: Air Pollutant Exposure is Associated with Sinonasal Histopathology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Third Place: Dara Adams, MD; University of Chicago; Title: Are Rhinitis and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Associated in United States Adolescents?

2021
May 5, 2021

First Place:  Adam Howard, MD; PGY4, University of Chicago; Title: “Risk and Response Adapted De-Intensified Treatment for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer”

Second Place:  Tony Peter, MD; PGY4, Loyola University; Title: “Testosterone Promotes Vestibular Neuronal Survival in an Experimental Model of Repeat Mild Traumatic Brain Injury”

Third Place:  Elycia Kazemian, MD; PGY3, Loyola University; Title: “The Role of Perineural Invasion in Parotid Malignancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

2022
May 18, 2022

First Place:  Brian Yuhan, MD; PGY3, Loyola University; Title:  "No-show Rates in an Academic Otolaryngology Practice Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

Second Place:  Matthew Maksimoski, MD: PGY5, Northwestern University; Title:  "Can you hear me now? Ossicular Ligament Ossification Leads to Clinically Significant Conductive Hearing Loss"

Third Place:  Julia Thomas, MD; PGY1, University of Chicago; Title:  "Fostering Early Child Development in Spanish-Speaking Households through a Parent-Directed Home Visiting Intervention:  A Randomized Controlled Trial"

2023
May 18, 2023

First Place:  Morgan Sandelski, MD; PGY3, Loyola University; Title:  "Free Flap Outcomes for Head and Neck Surgeries in COVID-19 Patients"

Second Place:  Neil Kondamuri, MD: PGY1, University of Chicago; Title:  "Cost and Utilization of CT Scans for Acute Rhinosinusitis Between 2016 and 2018"

Third Place:  John Wilson IV, MD; PGY4, University of Illinois at Chicago; Title:  "Reworking Classification of First Branchial Cleft Anomalies"