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In Reference to “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” We would like to thank the editors of major otolaryngology journals for their insightful editorial entitled “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” published in The Laryngoscope and other prominent otolaryngologic journals.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 We strongly agree about the importance of encouraging research among residents and that poster presentations are an effective way to involve residents at scientific meetings and in the peer review process. Encouraging residents to apply for external sources of research support, such as those offered by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grant program is also important. In addition to decreasing the financial burden on departments, CORE grants are associated with greater scholarly impact and subsequent National Institutes of Health funding support.15 In addition to the valuable points raised regarding resident participation in the editorial just cited,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 we would like to emphasize the value of encouraging and guiding medical student scholarly activity. In our experience, collaborating with medical students on projects ranging from basic to more clinically oriented studies helps build the interest and skill set that make it more likely that they will enthusiastically pursue research activity during residency training. It is also helpful to them in their pursuit of competitive residency positions. Our recent analysis examining authorship trends in The Laryngoscope and International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology reveals medical students may be underinvolved, and it suggests tangible benefits to the faculty collaborating with students because there is an association between greater scholarly impact and collaborating with nondoctoral authors in these journals.16 Regardless of what level of training one is at, we strongly agree with, support, and praise the editors' valuable points that supporting current trainees in scholarly pursuits is crucial for the continued advancement of our specialty.

In reference to "the value of resident presentations at scientific meetings".

In Reference to “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” We would like to thank the editors of major otolaryngology journals for their insightful editorial entitled “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” published in The Laryngoscope and other prominent otolaryngologic journals.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 We strongly agree about the importance of encouraging research among residents and that poster presentations are an effective way to involve residents at scientific meetings and in the peer review process. Encouraging residents to apply for external sources of research support, such as those offered by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grant program is also important. In addition to decreasing the financial burden on departments, CORE grants are associated with greater scholarly impact and subsequent National Institutes of Health funding support.15 In addition to the valuable points raised regarding resident participation in the editorial just cited,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 we would like to emphasize the value of encouraging and guiding medical student scholarly activity. In our experience, collaborating with medical students on projects ranging from basic to more clinically oriented studies helps build the interest and skill set that make it more likely that they will enthusiastically pursue research activity during residency training. It is also helpful to them in their pursuit of competitive residency positions. Our recent analysis examining authorship trends in The Laryngoscope and International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology reveals medical students may be underinvolved, and it suggests tangible benefits to the faculty collaborating with students because there is an association between greater scholarly impact and collaborating with nondoctoral authors in these journals.16 Regardless of what level of training one is at, we strongly agree with, support, and praise the editors' valuable points that supporting current trainees in scholarly pursuits is crucial for the continued advancement of our specialty.

In reference to The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

In Reference to “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” We would like to thank the editors of major otolaryngology journals for their insightful editorial entitled “The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings” published in The Laryngoscope and other prominent otolaryngologic journals.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 We strongly agree about the importance of encouraging research among residents and that poster presentations are an effective way to involve residents at scientific meetings and in the peer review process. Encouraging residents to apply for external sources of research support, such as those offered by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grant program is also important. In addition to decreasing the financial burden on departments, CORE grants are associated with greater scholarly impact and subsequent National Institutes of Health funding support.15 In addition to the valuable points raised regarding resident participation in the editorial just cited,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 we would like to emphasize the value of encouraging and guiding medical student scholarly activity. In our experience, collaborating with medical students on projects ranging from basic to more clinically oriented studies helps build the interest and skill set that make it more likely that they will enthusiastically pursue research activity during residency training. It is also helpful to them in their pursuit of competitive residency positions. Our recent analysis examining authorship trends in The Laryngoscope and International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology reveals medical students may be underinvolved, and it suggests tangible benefits to the faculty collaborating with students because there is an association between greater scholarly impact and collaborating with nondoctoral authors in these journals.16 Regardless of what level of training one is at, we strongly agree with, support, and praise the editors' valuable points that supporting current trainees in scholarly pursuits is crucial for the continued advancement of our specialty.

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

Stewart, Michael MD, MPH; Chandra, Rakesh MD; Chiu, Alexander MD; Hanna, Ehab MD; Kennedy, David MD; Kraus, Dennis MD; Gleeson, Michael MD; Levine, Paul MD; Niparko, John MD; O’Malley, Bert Jr. MD; Rosenfeld, Richard MD, MPH; Ruben, Robert MD; Sataloff, Robert MD, DMA; Smith, Richard MD; Weber, Peter MD Author Information

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

The Value of Resident Presentations at Scientific Meetings

As journal editors, we strongly support resident research and believe that poster submissions are an effective and important medium for residents to present their findings at national and international scientific meetings. Contrary to common misconceptions, posters are not necessarily a “lesser” presentation; many excellent, published studies have been presented originally as posters. Program committees might choose the oral program for reasons other than scientific merit (driven by CME requirements or attendee ratings, “controversial” clinical topics to drive meeting attendance, etc.). As a result, high-quality clinical and basic research may not be accepted to the podium portion of the program. Additionally, posters have some advantages over podium presentations for the presentation of clinical and basic science. Oral presentations are time-limited and only heard once, whereas posters stay up for one or more days—sometimes the entire meeting—and viewers can spend as much time as they like reviewing the findings. Posters also allow more dialogue and interaction. Most meetings have meet-the-author receptions for presenters to discuss their work, and at many meetings blocks of time are dedicated to poster viewing and discussion. Moreover, some societies are moving toward also providing electronic poster access to attendees, further enhancing the distribution of work presented in this format. Moving forward, posters are likely to be increasingly a valuable part of more meetings, as they have been at some basic science meetings for years. In addition, a poster presentation is often the first or only opportunity for a resident to attend a national meeting, which is generally a very positive experience for several reasons: residents will learn a great deal, improve their appreciation of research and its application, and begin to build contacts with peers and colleagues. It also engages them in a process of scientific inference, moving from observations in their own patients to generalizations that may improve the lives of others. Furthermore, like all facets of clinical training, the skills to perform and publish proper clinical and basic science research need to be developed. Encouraging residents to present at meetings, whether in a poster or oral format, teaches them to develop a working hypothesis, sound methodology, and appraise the literature in a critical manner. Often, it takes a project or two to learn these techniques, resulting in a personalized style of research that will improve their success for publication and the quality of their future submissions. As journal editors, we have an obligation to peer-review and publish the best research and scientific material, regardless of whether it originates as a poster, podium presentation, or an independent submission. Posters, because of their visual format, are often the preferred venue for case reports, which can be difficult to get accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Nevertheless, we all agree that giving residents an opportunity to attend meetings and describe their work is important. Residents should also be encouraged to prepare a manuscript for possible publication in conjunction with their poster. We believe that resident research and poster submissions can play a beneficial role in helping become better journal authors. Although we certainly recognize the increasing financial pressures on academic medical centers and departments, we would urge that training programs provide some level of financial support of this important enterprise, with the details obviously left to the discretion of individual departments. The immediate payoff may not always be apparent, but we believe the eventual benefit to the training program and the specialty is certainly worthy of support.

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings

The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings