Kaylin Batey is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate training at Centre College as a first-generation college student, followed by a research training fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He currently serves as the UK chapter president of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), and he is a member of the national SNMA Health Education and Prevention Subcommittee, where he collaborates with medical students across the U.S. to disseminate community health education and screening programs for underserved populations. Kaylin was recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges as a Herbert W Nicken’s Medical Student Scholar for his leadership to address educational, societal, and health care needs of non-majority communities. In his future career in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kaylin is excited to incorporate his passion for advocacy and social determinants of health research.

Kaylin will be completing Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery rotations at Vanderbilt University, Georgetown University, and the University of Michigan. Dr. David Haynes will serve as his mentor at Vanderbilt, Dr. Michael Hoa will serve as his mentor at Georgetown, and Dr. Greg Basura and Dr. Christopher Welch will serve as his mentors at the University of Michigan. 

Randall Harley* is in his final year of the Clinical Scientist Training Program MD/MS track at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He will be completing a visiting Otolaryngology rotation at Stanford University under the mentorship of Dr. Nikolas Blevins. Randall developed a passion for the auditory system, even before his time in medical school, through various research endeavors. As an undergraduate at Georgetown University, he spent two years investigating the neural innervation and cellular patterning of the developing cochlea. He then accepted a two-year position at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, where he investigated hereditary deafness. He is currently involved with a wide range of research projects pertaining to pediatric otology, health literacy and financial toxicity in head and neck cancer, and diversity in Otolaryngology. *Mr. Harley met the ANS scholarship requirements and will benefit greatly from the mentoring, but he didn’t need the scholarship funds due to other funding. 

Congratulations Andrew! 

Andrew Wadley, is a 4th year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. He became interested in Otolaryngology while conducing research on sinonasal tumors in animal models at the NIH. Since then, Andrew has continued his research endeavors and is currently working on a research project that examines the surgical outcomes of minority vs. non-minority patients diagnosed with vestibular schwannoma. He has also served on the board for the Latino Medical Student Association and worked as a tutor at his medical school. He hopes to emphasize teaching in his career as well as work in communities that have been traditionally underserved. Drs. Thomas Willcox, Michael Hoa, Walter Kutz, and Brandon Isaacson have graciously agreed to serve as Andrew’s mentors at Thomas Jefferson, Georgetown University and University of Texas Southwestern.

• Whereas, the councils of the American Neurotology Society and American Otological Society desire to promote inclusivity within the membership of both organizations.

• Whereas it is recognized that diverse leadership and diversity of presenters allows for cross pollination of knowledge, perspective and experiences enabling a stronger and more robust educational experience for our members. 

• Whereas the Councils of the organizations recognize the importance of acknowledging diversity among our patients, our trainees and our colleagues. 

• Whereas, the purpose of the education programs of both organizations is to disseminate information designed to improve physician knowledge, patient care and outcomes, and advance the respective specialties.

• Whereas, valuable scientific contributions to Otology and Neurotology by colleagues (regardless of gender, race, or other attributes) should be presented at the society’s respective meetings. 

• Be it resolved that the Scientific Program Committees of the American Neurotology Society and American Otological Society will select speakers and panel members endeavoring to balance educational goals while promoting the diversity of our respective Societies’ memberships and educational offerings. 

• Be it resolved the Executive Councils of the ANS and AOS will select participation at all levels of the organizations endeavoring to reflect diversity of our respective Societies’ memberships.