Attendees reviewed more than 200 posters focused on everything from allergy/rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive and head and neck, to laryngology/bronchoesophagology, otology/neurotology, and pediatric otolaryngology.
The TRIO January meeting kicked off with Speed Networking and a Mentoring Breakfast; here Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD, talks with a group of medical students.
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March 2025LSU Health–Shreveport Wins Resident Bowl
Residents at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery won the Resident Bowl, held at The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting recently in Orlando, Fla. Drs. Mallory Peters, Joel Badders, and Mark Landry represented their institution well, beating 11 other teams in this signature event that showcases the clinical knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork of otolaryngology residents from programs across the country.
Let’s get to know a little about this year’s winners.
L to R Joel Badders, MD, PGY-1, Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS, chair and professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, Mallory Peters, MD, PGY-4, Mark Landry, MD, PGY-4, and Robin Lindsay, MD, MBA, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and ENTtoday physician editor
Dr. Badders, from Nacogdoches, Texas, said that although he’s unsure about his long-term career plans since he’s just starting his training, he thinks he’ll end up practicing comprehensive/general otolaryngology in a community-based setting.
He said, “We were encouraged to sign up for the Resident Bowl by our program director [Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan]. I was excited for the opportunity to represent our department and program!”
His tip for next year’s participants is to “have smart upper levels on your team!”
Outside of work, Dr. Badders enjoys basketball, exercising, gardening, and playing with his kids.
Dr. Landry is from New Iberia, La., and after his residency, he plans to work at Prisma Health in Greenville, S.C., to be near family.
“We were already going to TRIO, and the quiz bowl seemed like something fun to participate in, so we joined at the last minute with some support from our faculty,” Dr. Landry said. “I went there from vacation, so I didn’t get the memo for costumes, but I enjoyed seeing all the regional outfits! I also enjoyed the historical aspect of the questions.”
He cautions next year’s participants to “expect the unexpected!” He said, “There’s no way to totally prepare for all of those different questions, like knowing which procedures originated in Uruguay, but that adds to the fun.”
Though he’s currently recovering from an Achilles tear [not a Resident Bowl-related injury] and is loving the couch right now, he usually enjoys mountain biking, playing with his kids, and rock climbing.
Detroit native Dr. Peters said that after her residency she’s looking to join a group practice community ENT, likely in the southeastern or southwestern U.S. “I hope to become involved in teaching and mentoring students and residents,” she said.
Dr. Peters said, “We originally opted out of the Resident Bowl (haha), but our stellar program leadership prompted our participation, as they like us to challenge ourselves! It was an overall fun experience and cool to represent our program on a national level in front of many other historic programs. We are very proud of what we have in Shreveport and are so fortunate to train here.”
She recommends “leaning into the competition and putting yourself out there even if it’s not usually your cup of tea, picking some fun costumes, and making friends with the other resident teams.”
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling as often as possible (she was in Aruba when this article was written), boxing, running, and hanging out with her husband and two dogs, Rocket and Charlie.