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2025 SIM Tank Results Are In!

Congratulations to the 2025 SIM Tank winners!

2025 Sim Tank winners with their ribbons
  • 1st Place: Jenny Kim, MD – Development and Validation of a Hybrid Simulation Model for Septoplasty Training
  • 2nd Place: Lauren Schlegel, MD – Advancing Laryngology Simulation: A Novel 3D Printed and PVA-Based Model for Electrocautery and Laser Training
  • 3rd Place: Stephanie Yeap, MD Nose Dive into the SinusVRse: Using Virtual Reality Gaming to Navigate Paranasal Sinus Anatomy

Simulation Showcase

Topics presented during the showcase include:

A 3D Simulation Training Model for Endoscopic Zenker’s Diverticulotomy
Alexa J. Kacin, MD; Brett Campbell, MD; Lauren Schlegel, MD; Ernest Gomez, MD; Pavan Mallur, MD

A 3D-Printed Pediatric External and Middle Ear Model for Simulation of Endoscopic Myringotomy Tube Insertion
Latifah Almakoshi, MBBS, FRCSC; Deema Almutawa, MBBS, MPH, FRCSC; Emily Ajit-Roger, MD; Emily Dean, MD, FRCSC; W Robert J Funnell, PHD; Orhun Kose, PHD; Lily Nguyen, MD, FRCSC; Sam Daniel, MD, FRCSC

Acute Dyspnoea because of Sublottic Granuloma Infected by Pseudomona Aeruginosa, Case Report
Fernando Ramierz Vivas

Advancing Laryngology Simulation: A Novel 3D Printed and PVA-Based Model for Electrocautery and Laser Training
Lauren Schlegel, MD; Gabriella Ojeda-Badillo, MD; Brett Campbell, MD; Ernest Gomez, MD MTR; Stephanie Teng, MD

Bridging the Gap in Skull Base Training: A Cognitive Task-Oriented VR Simulator Validated Across Surgical Education Stakeholders
Jason F. Zhang, BS; Eugene Chang, MD, FACS; David Ahmadian, BS; Shireen Samargandy, MBBS, FRCSC; Michael B Avery, MD, FRCSC; Christopher Le, MD, FACS; David Biffar, MS, CHSOS-A, FSSH; Lucas Grijalva; Troy Weinstein; Sameena Rahman

CochleaSim: Understanding and Decision Making in Cochlear Malformations with Help of Simulated 3D Models
Dr. Mohnish Grover, MS, PGDHHM; Dr. Gaurav Gupta; Dr. C Preetam; Dr. Ashima Saxena; Dr. Tanmaya Kataria; Dr. Divya Jangid; Dr. Anugrah Mittal; Dr. Sunil Samdhani

Comparison of Endoscopic Transcanal and Microscopic Postauricular
Medet Makhanbet; Talapbek Azhenov; Serikova Tamilana

Development and Validation of a Hybrid Simulation Model for Septoplasty Training Jenny Kim, MD; Terral Patel, MD; Vanessa Helou, MD; Noel Jabbour, MD, MS

Dynamic 3D Printed Anatomical Models – Can They Help Us Teach Complex Anatomical Movement?
Layo Alaga

Efficacy of a 3D-Printed and Motorized (“Breathing”) Flexible Nasotracheoscopy Training Model for Anesthesia Residents
Anthony M. Saad, BA; Andrey Filimonov, MD, PharmD; Kenneth Yan, MD, PhD; Rachel Kaye, MD

Feasibility of Artificial Temporal Bone as a Dissection Practice Tool
Dr. Prashant M Naik, MS (ENT), DLO

Fine-Tuning the Future: Enhancing Otolaryngology Resident Training through Ergonomic Simulation
Maya Matabele, MD; Nicholas Colwell, MD; Sandra Lin, MD; David Upton, MD; Steve Hill, PT; Chad Ennis, MD

From Model to Mastery: High-Fidelity Cricothyrotomy Simulation with 3D-Printed and Biological Tissue Model
Lauren E. Schlegel, MD; Sruti Tekumalla, MD; Sara Belko; Aarti Agarwal, MD; Eva Varotsis; Julianna Rodin, MD; Robert Pugliese PharmD; Morgan Hutchinson MD; Richard Goldman MD

Innovative 3D-Printed Simulation Model for 3D Exoscopic Intracapsular Coblation Tonsillectomy and Trans-Oral Endoscopic Coblation Adenoidectomy
Leonel Luis; and Diogo Tomé

Lamb Septum as a Model for Septoplasty Training: an Inexpensive, Equivalent and Safe Analog for Training
Heather Yeakel, MD; James D Kintzing; Eric D Johnson; Jacob A Kintzing; Jarrod Keeler, MD; David Yen, MD

Modified Face Model Simulation to Enhance Safety for Botulinum Toxin Facial Injections and Prevent Complications
Hamed Sarikhani, MD; Mohsen Naraghi, MD

Nose Dive into the SinusVRse: Using Virtual Reality Gaming to Navigate Paranasal Sinus Anatomy
Dr. Stephanie Yeap – MBBS (S’pore), MRCS (England); Dr. Tay Kaijun – MBBS (S’pore), MRCSEd (ENT), MRCSI (GS), MMED (ORL), FAMS (ORL); Dr. Charn Tze Choong – MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Edin), GDFM (NUS), MMed (ORL), DOHNS (Eng), FEBEORL; Dr. Neville Teo – MBBS (Spore), MRCS (Glasgow), MMed (ORL); Dr. Xu Shuhui – MBBS (S’pore), MRCS (Ireland), MMed (ORL), FAMS (S’pore)

Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills in Mastoidectomy Using Three-Dimensional Printed Temporal Bone Models
Vanessa Helou MD; Philip L. Perez MD; Andrew A. McCall MD; Noel Jabbour MD, MS

Refinement of a Laryngotracheal Cleft Model and the Implications of Simulation on Surgeon Preparation and Performance
Sheng Zhou, MD; Huy Le, BS; Seth Friedman, PhD; Clare Richardson, MD; Juliana Bonilla-Velez, MD; Sanjay Parikh, MD; Kaalan Johnson, MD

Validation of a 3D-Printed and Motorized (“Breathing”) Nasotracheoscopy Simulator
Anthony M. Saad, BA; and Rachel Kaye, MD