OCT2026
Featured · First event of the year
A Conversation with Dr. Church
Join us at Loma Linda University for a conversation with Dr. Church about otolaryngology, training, and how medical students can explore the field intentionally.
For students curious about otolaryngology
Explore Otolaryngology.
Build Skills.
Find Community.
Connecting UCR medical students with otolaryngology education, research guidance, and a growing regional community.
01 Learn from specialists
02 Build clinical skills
03 Connect across institutions
01Events
Learn together. Practice together.
Educational sessions, clinical workshops, and honest conversations with the people shaping the field.
Regional collaboration
Three schools. One ENT community.
We are collaborating with the ENT interest groups at California University of Science and Medicine and Loma Linda University.
More events · Coming soon
Stay connected
Follow Instagram and join GroupMe for final event details, registration links, and new opportunities.
02Research
Find a place to contribute.
A practical starting point for finding a mentor, joining a project thoughtfully, and building the habits that make a student researcher valuable.
Getting started
Start with a focused question and a realistic commitment.
Learn a faculty member’s work before reaching out. In a concise email, introduce yourself, explain the specific area that interests you, and offer concrete ways you can contribute.
Read Headmirror’s student guidanceClarify the role
Ask about the research question, your responsibilities, timeline, meeting cadence, and expected deliverables.
Build core skills
Learn literature searching, study design, responsible data handling, basic statistics, and clear scientific writing.
Follow through
Communicate early, meet deadlines, document your work, and ask for feedback before small problems become delays.
03Academic resources
A thoughtful place to start.
Curated guides for learning ENT, exploring the specialty, and developing strong research habits.
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Headmirror 3D Anatomy Atlas
An open-access surgical anatomy guide designed for students and trainees preparing for cases or cadaveric dissection.
Explore the atlas →B
ENT Anatomy & Image Guide
A University of Iowa collection of anatomy, imaging, and pediatric head-and-neck learning resources.
Open the guide →C
Iowa Protocols for Students
A guide to using the Iowa Head and Neck Protocols for clinical learning and preparation before ENT cases.
Prepare for a case →04Leadership
Meet the team behind the group.
Connect with the student leaders building otolaryngology education, research exposure, and regional community at UCR.
Co-President
Mursall Mostamand
Pediatric Otolaryngologymursall.mostamand@medsch.ucr.edu
Co-President
Nathan Everhart
General Otolaryngologynathan.everhart@medsch.ucr.edu05Join us
Curious about ENT?
There is a place for you here.
Membership is open to UCR medical students at every stage of exploring otolaryngology. Join GroupMe for announcements and follow Instagram for events and opportunities.