Description: Explore innovations and strategies in competency assessment to shape the future of otolaryngology training.

Outcome Objectives:

• Understand current models of competency assessment in otolaryngology.

• Identify gaps and opportunities for future assessment innovation.

• Develop strategies to implement effective, meaningful competency evaluation in training programs.

Background: Competency-based education is reshaping medical training across specialties, including otolaryngology. As educational frameworks evolve, there is a growing need for robust, flexible, and meaningful assessment tools that accurately reflect trainee development and readiness for independent practice. This panel will explore current models, identify challenges, and propose forward-looking strategies to guide competency assessment into the next era of otolaryngology education.