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And the 2026 Academic Bowl Winner Is...

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Competitive and Spirited Battle for the 19th Annual Academic Bowl

The Academic Bowl stands as one of the most anticipated events in otolaryngology resident education—a dynamic showcase where knowledge meets camaraderie, and the brightest minds in the specialty come together in friendly yet fierce competition. More than just a test of clinical expertise, this annual tradition celebrates the collaborative spirit that defines our field, fostering connections between programs while highlighting the exceptional training that shapes the next generation of otolaryngologists. 

This year's 19th Annual Academic Bowl was held Monday afternoon and moderated by Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM. Interactive, multiple-choice questions were generated through the AAO-HNSF Education Committees and designed to test residents' knowledge in different otolaryngology subspecialties, the business of medicine, and new clinical research findings.

The energy in the room was palpable as residents demonstrated their mastery across subspecialties, turning education into an engaging, collegial celebration of our shared commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to University of Maryland School of Medicine for securing the highest score and winning the AAO-HNSF 2026 Academic Bowl! 

The winning team of the 2026 Academic Bowl from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Two men and one woman stand indoors on a stage, proudly holding an Academic Bowl trophy.

Christopher Wen, MD, Neha Amin, MD, and Kevin Guy, MD

Also competing were:

  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WashU Medicine)

  • University of Southern California (USC) Caruso Department of Otolaryngology  Head and Neck Surgery

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health