For the 2025 Mid-Career Consortium (MCC) in Copenhagen, we have maintained the successful structure from previous years while introducing a few meaningful refinements to enhance engagement and relevance. The response this year has been exceptional: we received 45 applications, exceeding the usual number, and have accepted approximately 30 participants. We have also confirmed the participation of three distinguished senior scholars who served as mentors.
Program Design and Highlights
The 2025 MCC adopts a highly interactive and personalized format designed to foster candid and developmental exchanges among participants and mentors. Key components include:
- Small-group discussions that enable deeper engagement and focused feedback;
- A mentor panel addressing mid-career opportunities and challenges;
- An ethics and impact conversation, newly added this year to strengthen professional reflection; and
- Open Q&A sessions designed for individual and peer learning.
Accomplishments to Date
Since January 2025, the organizing team has:
- Finalized the full AOM program submission, including official listing, required documents, and progress report;
- Confirmed the social event venue and integrated it into all communications;
- Promoted the MCC widely through ENT Digest and social media channels;
- Recruited and confirmed all five senior mentors, who represent diverse research traditions and global perspectives. Three of them eventually could make it.
- Coordinated on-site logistics to ensure a smooth, engaging experience for participants and mentors.
In sum, we had a highly collegial, reflective, and energizing MCC in Copenhagen that continues to strengthen our Division’s support for mid-career scholars worldwide.
Warm regards,
Stephen Zhang and Dev Dutta
Co-Chairs, Mid-Career Consortium 2025