Poliquin Resident Competition

Guidelines

 

 

Description

This competition is available to residents training in a Canadian otolaryngology-head and neck surgery program. It recognizes, in memoriam, the name of Jacques Poliquin, who was a prominent otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, researcher, and educator. Dr. Poliquin fostered this competition in its formative years.

The goal of the Poliquin Resident Research Competition (PRRC) is to:

  • Foster high quality research and innovation as an important element of residency training. Research and innovation should be defined in its broadest sense and will include clinical, translational, basic science, population health, health policy, and educational investigation.
  • Highlight impactful research by trainees and acknowledgement through awards.

 

PRRC Committee Membership

The Awards Chair will select four additional judges who are members in good standing of the Society. It will be the Chairs responsibility to consider balancing institutional, geographic and subspecialty representation while ensuring that the academic rigor of the committee.

 

Awards

The committee will select the following awards :

  • One (1) Outstanding Research Award
  • Three (3) Research Awards

 

Adjudication Process

    • The adjudication process will be based on the guidelines for scoring, as described HERE.   IMPORTANT Please remember that the quality of your manuscript is a key factor to be considered for a research award.  It must meet publication standards to be in the running. We recommend that your supervisor review it to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
    • All abstracts will be made anonymous to the judges prior to ranking.
    • From the abstract submissions, 15 – 17 studies will be selected to submit manuscripts and for podium presentations. This number may vary from year to year based on the number of high quality submissions, the amount of time allocated to the competition by the Scientific Program Chair, and the discretion of the Awards Chair.
    • It is expected that the judges will remain impartial and unbiased. Judges will score submissions from one’s own academic institution but will make the potential conflict known to the Chair.
    • The rankings and scores from each judge will be blinded from the other judges until the time of deliberation.
    • A significant part of the competition is the presenter’s ability to field questions. An important role of the judge is to prepare and ask questions at the end of the podium presentations.
    • The entire process will remain strictly confidential.
    • All decisions are final.

The Society will finance the successful candidates’ expenses to the meeting by providing economy return airfare (up to $1000 with reciepts) and meeting registration at the earlybird rate.  Does not apply for virtual events.

 

Eligibility

The competition is open to all residents training in a Canadian otolaryngology-head and neck surgery program. A paper may be submitted any time during the candidate’s training and no later than the first competition year following completion of the training period. Residents who are enrolled in a graduate program during their residency are eligible to submit to the Poliquin competition. Residents are only permitted to submit one abstract to the competition per year.

 

Prizes

One (1) prize will be awarded for Outstanding Research with a cash value of $1,000. Three (3) additional Research Awards will be presented with a value of $500 each. The winners’ names and project titles will become part of an ongoing Society listing.

 

Withdrawal from Competition

The Society receives many more submissions than are ultimately selected for presentation at the Poliquin Resident Research Competition. Late withdrawal of a submission precludes others the opportunity for presentation. Please note that the withdrawal date for the 2023 Poliquin competition is May 30, 2023.  After that date a sanction decided by the Awards Committee Chair for both the resident and supervisor will apply.

 

Those Accepted for the Competition

An accepted candidate must include a letter from their program director or otolaryngology supervisor confirming their status as a resident at a Canadian program and that they were responsible for the design, analysis and manuscript composition of the research project.

Once again, we would like to remind candidates that the quality of the manuscript factors greatly into whether they will be a strong candidate for a research award. It must be of publication quality to be considered.  It is strongly suggested that you start working on your submission as soon as possible and carefully review it with your supervisor to ensure it is of top quality.

 

Important Dates for the 2023 Competition

 

Abstract Submission Deadline – April 30, 2023

Withdrawal of Submission – May 30, 2023

Manuscript Submission & Letter from Program Director (For accepted candidates only) – July 30, 2023

 

 


RECIPIENTS OF THE POLIQUIN RESIDENTS AWARD

2023
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. J. Reid, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Development and Validation of a 3D-Printed Middle Ear Dissection Model and Competency-Based Curriculum for Teaching Endoscopic Ear Surgery

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. E. Aleksa, Western University, London, ON
Exploring Burnout in Canadian Otolaryngologists – A Mixed Methods Study

X.C Hong, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON                                                                                                                                                    Oral Cavity Cancer in Young Patients: A Multi-Institutional Study of the Canadian Head & Neck Collaborative Research Initiative

Dr. T. Chen, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Socioeconomic Status as a Risk Factor for Pediatric Esophageal Foreign Body Ingestion

2022
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. Alexander Clark, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
The Need for Tympanostomy Tubes in Children with Recurrent Acute Otitis Media Without Middle Ear Effusion

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Sena Turkdogan, McGill University, Montréal, QC
Effect of Perioperative Patient Education via Animated Videos in Patients Undergo- ing Head and Neck Surgery; A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dr. Christopher Noel, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Development and Validation of a Machine Learning Algorithm Predicting Emergen- cy Department Use and Unplanned Hospitalization in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. John JW Lee, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Cigarette Smoking Cessation, Duration of Smoking Abstinence, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prognosis

2021
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. Jennifer Siu, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Development of a Neural Network Model to Predict Longterm Mortality in Patients Eligible for Tracheostomy in the
ICU

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Amr Hamour & Dr. John JW Lee, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Development of a Murine Model for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Dr. Ryan Instrum, Western University, LONDON, ON
Does Parathyroidectomy Reverse Mortality Risk in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism?:  A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Dr. Victoria Kuta, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Treatment Choices in the Management of Bethesda III and IV Thyroid Nodules: A Multi-institutional Study

2020
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. Devin Piccott, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
National Access to Otolaryngology Surgical Care:  Demographic and Geographic Variation in Rates of Otolaryngology Surgery in Canada

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Justin Cottrell, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media in Children

Dr. Jonathan Melong, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
The Effect of Tongue-tie Research on Speech Sound Articulation in Children Presenting with Speech Concerns

Dr. Christopher Noel, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
The Impact of Immigration Status and Ethnicity on Head & Neck Cancer Outcome: A Population Based Study

2019
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. Marco Mascarella, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Head and Neck Surgery Risk Index: Predicting 30-day Postoperative Major Adverse Events

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Nathan Yang, Université de Montréal, MONTREAL, QC
Rapid Tissue Identification in Thyroid Surgery Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Dr. Priya Sivarajah, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Association Between Frailty Status and Post-operative Morbidity and Mortality Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Dr. David Forner, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Turn Analysis and Patient Centeredness in Pediatric Otolaryngology Surgery
Consultations

2018
OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AWARD WINNER

Dr. David Forner, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Oncological and Functional Outcomes Following Transoral Laser Microsurgery in Patients with T2a vs T2b Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Érika Mercier, Université de Montréal, MONTREAL, QC
Assessment of Surgical Competency for Neck Dissection: A Prospective Validation Study

Dr. Josie Xu, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Effectiveness of Discovery Learning Using a Mobile Otoscopy Simulator on Knowledge Acquisition and Retention in Medical Students

Dr. Jessica Clark, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Donor Site Morbidity Following Radial Forearm Free Flap Reconstruction with Split Thickness Skin Grafts Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

2017
Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Adrian Mendez, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Brief Electrical Stimulation and Synkinesis After Facial Nerve Crush Injury:  A Randomized Prospective Animal Study

2nd Place – Dr. Christopher Yao, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
System Users May Be At Risk for Early Onset Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Scott Murray, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Management of Persistent Epistaxis Using A Thrombin Hemostatic Matrix vs Traditional Nasal Packing:  A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

2nd Place – Dr. Nicolas Tkaczyk, University of Manitoba, WINNIPEG, MB
Late Effects of Treatment Following Radiation for Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer

2016
Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Sherif Idris, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Investigation of EZH2 Pathways for Novel Epigenetic Treatment Strategies in Oropharyngeal Cancer

2nd Place – Dr. Faisal Alzahrani, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Hippo Signaling in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Brittany Barber, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Brief Electrical Stimulation (BES) for Prevention of Shoulder Dysfunction After Oncologic Neck Dissection:  A Randomized Controlled Trial

2nd Place – Dr. Krupal Patel, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Treatment of Early Stage Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma:  Meta-analysis Comparing Primary Surgery versus Primary Radiotherapy

2015
Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Elise Graham, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Identification of Serum microRNA Biomarkers as a Potential Diagnostic Tool in Papillary Thyroid Cancer

2nd Place – Dr. Adrian Mendez, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Brief Electrical Stimulation After Facial Nerve Transection and Neurorrhaphy: A Randomized Prospective Animal Study

Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Michael Roskies, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
3-phase Dual-energy CT Scan as a Feasible Salvage Imaging Modality for the Identification of Non-localizing Parathyroid Adenomas: A Prospective Study

2nd Place – Dr. Brittany Barber, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Depression as a Predictive Factor of Postoperative Functional Performance Status and Treatment Adherence in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study

2014
Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Timothy Cooper, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Oncolytic Activity of Novel Reovirus Mutants in HPV Positive and Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2nd Place – Dr. Rickul Varshney, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
A Rhinology High Fidelity Surgical Simulator: An Initial Validation Study

Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Han Zhang, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Metabolic Tumour Volume as a Prognostic Factor for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Primary Surgery

2nd Place – Dr. Edward Park, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Predictors of Round Window Accessibility via Facial Recess Approach Based on Pre-Operative CT Petrous Bones Imaging

2013
Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Fawaz M. Makki, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
CO2 Laser versus Cold Steel Margin Analysis Following Endoscopic Excision of Glottic Cancer

2nd Place – Dr. Caroline C. Jeffery, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Association Between Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma in Northern Alberta: A Population-based Study

Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Vinay T. Fernandes, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Development of an Ototoxicity Model in Adult CBA/CaJ Mouse and Determination of a Golden Window of Corticosteroid Intervention for Otoprotection

2nd Place – Dr. Xiao Zhao, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
The Role of Neural Precursor Cells and Self Assembling Peptides in Nerve Regeneration

2012
Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Jeffrey Yeung, University of Ottawa, OTTAWA, ON
The New Age of Play Audiometry: Validation Testing of an iPad-based Play Audiometer

2nd Place – Dr. Vincent Biron, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Surgical vs Ultrasound-guided Drainage of Deep Neck Space Abscesses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Non-Clinical
1st Place – Dr. Nikolaus Wolter, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Propranolol as a Novel Adjunctive Treatment for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2nd Place – Dr. Aman Grewal, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Corticosteroid Uptake in Auditory Hair Cells via Trans-tympanic versus Systemic Administration

2011
Dr. B.J.Hubbard, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
A Novel Low-Cost System for Posturography: A Platform for Longitudinal Balance Telemetry??

Dr. J. Szudek, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Can uHear Me Now? Validation of An iPhone-based Hearing Loss Screening Test

2010
Dr. James P. Bonaparte, University of Ottawa, OTTAWA, ON
Healing Time of Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Sites After Pre-operative Tissue Expansion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Dr. Praby Singh, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Heparin vs Tirofiban in Microvascular Anastomosis: A Randomized Trial in a Rat Model

2009
Dr. Clarke Bartlett, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube Using Mass Loading of the Eardrum

Dr. Ashlin Alexander, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
From Fragments to the Whole: A Comparison Between Cochlear Implant Users and Normal Hearing Listeners in Music Perception and Enjoyment

2008
Basic Sciences – Dr. John De Almedia, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Testing Biomechanical Strength of Grafts Sealed with Adjuncts in an Ex Vivo and in Vivo Models of CSF Leaks

Clinical Research – Dr. Scott Hamilton, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Microvascular Changes in Oral Mucositis

2007
Basic Sciences – Dr. Jay Zhu, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Efficacy of Low Molecular Weight Heparin in Preventing Free Flap Failure: A Rat Model. Venous Thrombosis in Microvascular Surgery in the Rat Model

Clinical Research – Dr. Jason Chau, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
The Radial Forearm Donor Site – A Comparison of the Functional and Cosmetic Outcomes of Different Reconstructive Methods

2006
Basic Sciences – Dr. S. Roberge, Universite de Sherbrooke, SHERBROOKE, QC
Influence of the Level of Consciousness on the Frequency of Non-nutritional Swallows and Their Coordination with Breathing in Adult Sheep

Clinical Research – Dr. M.G. Brandt, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
A Randomized Control Trial of Fluorescence Guided Surgical Excision of Nonmelanotic Cutaneous Malignancies

2005
Basic Sciences – Dr. Jordon Hochman, University of Manitoba, WINNIPEG, MB
Prevention of Aminoglycoside Induced Ototoxicity in Mice with the Free Radical Scavenging Agent Sodium Thiosulfate

Clinical Research – Dr. Maya Sardesai, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Donor Site Morbidity following Radial Forearm Free Tissue Transfer

2004
Basic Sciences – Dr. Timothy Wallace, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Endoscopic Transantral Repair of Orbital Floor Fractures: A Computer Tomography Volumetric Analysis Using A Cadaveric Model

Basic Sciences – Dr. Brad Mechor, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
A Positive Margin Resection Mouse Model

Clinical Research – Dr. Sebastien Bathalon, Universite de Sherbrooke, SHERBROOKE, QC
Visualization in the Teaching of Criothyroidotomy

2003
Basic Sciences – Dr. Brian Rotenberg, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Pediatric Laryngeal Paralysis: A New Proposed Surgical Therapy

Clinical Research – Dr. Ali Moshaver, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Early Operative Intervention vs Conventional Treatment in Epistaxis: A Randomized Prospective Trial

2002
Basic Sciences – Dr. Paul van der Sloot, University of Alberta, EDMONTON, AB
Vascularized Periosteum and Osteogenesis: A Comparison of Bone Carriers.

Clinical Research – Dr. Jason Atlas, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Intratympanic Gentamicin Titration Therapy for Intractable Menieres Disease – 5 Year Follow-up.

2001
Basic Sciences – Dr. Paolo Campisi, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Overview of the Radiology, Histology, and Bone Morphogenetic Protein Expression during Distraction Osteogenesis of the Mandible.

Clinical Research – Dr. Murad Husein, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Assessment of the Subglottis in the Paediatric Population Using Ultrasound, Bronchoscopy and Endotracheal Tube Sizing.

2000
Clinical Research – Dr. M. Korman, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Topical Preparations for Nasal Endoscopic Examination

Basic Sciences – Dr. S. Abov-Khalil, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Clinical Applications of a Finite-Element Model of the Human Middle Ear

1999
Clinical Research – Dr. Richard Liu, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
The Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Pedicled Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction – Indications and Results in 249 Cases at the Toronto Hospital.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Jonathan Trites, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Early Steps in Nodal Metastasis: New Insights with In Vivo Microscopy.

1998
Clinical Research – Dr. Mark Emery, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
An Investigation of Dysphagia in the Tracheotomized Patient Using a Speaking Valve.

Basic Sciences – Dr. David Lemaire, Universite de Sherbrooke, SHERBROOKE, QC
Animal Model for the Study of Laryngeal Function during Apnea Phenomenon.

Basic Science – Dr. Danny Enepedikes, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
The Independent and Combined Effects of RAR-, RXR-, and VDR- Selective Ligands on the Growth of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Vitro.

1997
Clinical Research – Dr. Shirley Lo, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
CT Analysis of Tumour Volume in T2/T3 Cancer of the Larynx: Its Prognostic Significance.

Basic Sciences – Dr. M.M. Elahi, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Ultrasound in the Assessment of Craniomaxillofacial Bone Thickness.

1996
Clinical Research – Dr. Terry Liu, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Laryngostroboscopy following Botulinum Toxin Injection in Spasmodic Dysphonia.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Mark Prince, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Effect of Upper Airway Passages on Craniofacial Growth in an Animal Model: A Pilot Study.

1995
Clinical Research – Dr. Stanley Mah, University of British Columbia, VANCOUVER, BC
Functional Results in Oral Cavity Reconstruction Using Reinnervated vs Non-reinnervated Free Fasciocutaneous Grafts.

Basic Science – Dr. Adam Toth, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Neuronal Differentiation of Modified Myoepithelial Cells within Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas and Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinomas.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Paul Moxham, University of British Columbia, VANCOUVER, BC
TGF-B1 in a Guanidine-Extracted Demineralized Bone Matrix Carrier Rapidly Closes a Rabbit Critical Calvarial Defect.

1994
Clinical Research – Dr. David Wong, University of TORONTO, TORONTO, ON
The Effect of Neuromuscular Activity on Botox Injections in Spasodic Dysphonia.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Jamie Rappaport, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Auditory Temporal Resolution in Multiple Sclerosis.

1993
Clinical Research – Dr. Manohar Bance, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Clinical Decision and Cost Analysis for Acoustic Neuroma Diagnosis.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Anthony Zeitouni, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Functional Imaging of Head and Neck Tumors Using Positron Emission Tomography.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Andrew Golde, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
The Oxygen Optode: An Improved Method for Assessing Flap Bloodflow Viability.

1992
Clinical Research – Dr. Sunil Ummat, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
Anatomy and Development of the Osteomeatal Unit in Childhood – A Radiological Study.

Basic Sciences – Dr. Robert Mounsey, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Ischemic Pre-conditioning and Deferoxamine in the Prevention of Ischemic Necrosis in Skeletal Muscle: A Pig Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Model.

1991
Clinical Research – Dr. Greg Chernoff, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
The Potential Clinical Impact of the Fine-Needle Aspiration/Flow Cytometric Diagnosis of Malignant Lymphoma.

Basic Sciences – Dr. David Cheung, Dalhousie University, HALIFAX, NS
The Surgical Approach to the Sphenoid Sinus.

1990
Clinical Research – Dr. Jeff Jones, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
Radioprotective Effect of Superoxide Scavenging Enzymes.

Basic Sciences – Dr. David Finkelstein, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Cell Surface Recognition Determinants Involved in Triggering the Lymphokine Activated Killer (LAK) Tumor Lysis Phenomenon.

1989
Clinical Research – Dr. Andre Tan, McGill University, MONTREAL, QC
Hospitalized Croup (Bacterial and Viral): Trends in Management

Basic Sciences – Dr. Jonathan Irish, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Oncogenes in Head & Neck Cancer

1988    Dr. Ted Bojanowski, University of British Columbia, VANCOUVER, BC
Analogue Signal Representation of the Medical Superior Olive in the Cat

1987    Dr. Graham Bryce, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
The Cross-sectional Osteology of the Midface

1986    Dr. Rachael Cormier, University of Ottawa, OTTAWA, ON
The Cell Mediated Response of the Guinea Pig’s Middle Ear

1985    Dr. Ralph Gilbert, University of Toronto, TORONTO, ON
Prognosis for Advanced Laryngeal Carcinoma with Thyroid Gland Involvement

1984    Dr. Lorne Parnes, University of Western Ontario, LONDON, ON
The Effect on Hearing of Posterior Semi-circular Canal Occlusion in Guinea Pigs

Members Only

Pay Your Dues Job Board Continuing Professional Development Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery LearnENT/UGM App
Council & Committees Canadian Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Choosing Wisely Canada Join the Society

Upcoming Events: