To democratize access to Otolaryngology research by creating a national hub where students and residents can easily connect with mentors, find ongoing projects, share ideas, and collaborate on scholarly work, the Organization for Research in Otolaryngology (ORO) operates as a national nonprofit network that brings together premedical students, medical students, residents, and faculty physicians.

 

ORO provides direct access to faculty-guided research, academic resources, and cross-institution collaboration through monthly meetings, journal clubs, and its annual research conference. Guided by experienced ENT surgeons and senior academic mentors, the platform functions as a dynamic bulletin where members discover projects, recruit collaborators, and engage in professional development.

 

ORO’s mission is to expand early research engagement, strengthen mentorship at every training level, and build a connected community in which every aspiring otolaryngologist, regardless of institution or background, has equitable access to the tools, guidance, and opportunities needed to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of otolaryngology and patient care.