Young Rhinologists Section (YRS)
The Young Rhinologists Section (YRS) is a Section within the ARS that was established to support early career rhinologists as they navigate this critical time in their professional development. The Section will work to advance the mission of the ARS by providing helpful resources and networking opportunities to its members.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Young Rhinologists Section will specifically aim to:
- Foster a sense of community for early career rhinologists by enhancing networking opportunities and collaboration for members across institutions
- Facilitate mentorship opportunities between fellows of the ARS and section members
- Promote discussion of career planning in rhinology and skull base surgery
- Provide resources to current rhinology fellows as they transition into practice
- Address issues affecting early career rhinologists, including establishing clinical practice, developing a research interest, and participating in the rhinology community at large through professional society membership
- Foster research collaborations among early career rhinologists
- Provide a platform for junior members of the ARS to become involved in the society and facilitate leadership opportunities
- Collaborate with other sections of the ARS to promote programs that serve their respective members
MEMBERSHIP
The YRS will be composed of active members of the ARS in their first 7 years of practice. This includes members currently in a rhinology/skull base surgery fellowship.
The YRS encourages all other members of the ARS are to participate in any open meetings of the section and its committees, however these individuals but may not vote or serve in an official capacity e.g. as committee chairs or the Governing Council (GC).
GOVERNING COUNCIL
Erin Lopez
Inaugural Chair
UT Health San Antonio
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Kolin Rubel
Chair-Elect
University of Minnesota
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Sei Chung
Information Officer / Secretary
UT Southwestern
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Douglas Farquhar
Financial Officer
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
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Lauren North
Research Officer
MCW
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Michael Armstrong
Member at Large (2-Year Term)
VCU
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Sam Mohammad
Member at Large (1-Year Term)
MCG Fellow
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