Kelly Malloy
Kelly Michele Malloy, MD, MBA, FACS is a head and neck surgical oncologist at the University of Michigan where she is professor of otolaryngology- head and neck surgery and chief clinical officer for Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of U-M. Dr. Malloy's clinical work focuses on the comprehensive surgical management of patients with head and neck malignancies, with additional expertise in head and neck melanoma and advanced cutaneous oncology. Her primary research interest is in surgical education, specifically in applications of simulation in otolaryngology; she is a past chair of the Simulation Education Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and is recognized nationally for her leadership in adopting new technologies to surgical education. Dr. Malloy is the immediate past director of the head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction fellowship at Michigan, serving for nearly a decade in this role. In addition to her physician executive role, she serves as the finance officer for the Women in Otolaryngology Section of the AAO-HNSF.
Session
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.