Cochrane - Madrid 2011

Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD
Proposed topic: Interventions for Acoustic Neuroma

"I first got interested in the Systematic Review/Guidelines process last year, and quickly saw how much I had to learn. Attending the Cochrane Colloquium allowed me to explore the many nuances of analysis both in writing and reading/reviewing articles, and supplied me with the tools that I need on an ongoing basis. Additionally, between the pre-meeting and the actual Cochrane experience, the camaraderie across subspecialty ENT between my fellow Cochrane-ites and me gives me resources that I never would have had otherwise."

Melissa A Pynnonen, MD
Macrolide Therapy for Chronic Rhinosinusitis A Meta-analysis

“I developed valuable personal relationships at Cochrane and within the AAO-HNS. These relationships will be key to the success of my project. In addition, I walked away with an "off the shelf" product for re-inventing Journal Club. This format provides a dynamic, clinically applicable way to teach evidence based medicine to otolaryngology residents.”

Peter H Hwang, MD
Proposed topic: Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

“The Cochrane Colloquium heightened my awareness of the need for greater rigor in clinical research in otolaryngology.  It was a truly enriching experience interacting with research colleagues from other disciplines from around the world, as well as with my fellow travel grant recipients from the US.”

Seth Cohen, MD, MPH
Use of Specific Neuromodulators in the Treatment of Chronic, Idiopathic Cough: A Systematic Review