Board of Governors Programs

Board of Governors (BOG) & Related Meetings

See you from March 21-22, 2009 in the Washington, DC area for the BOG spring meeting. Meeting location and schedule details are coming soon!

Save the Date for JSAC
The dates for the 2009 Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference (JSAC) have been confirmed. The meeting, which is co-hosted by the AAO-HNS, will be held from March 22-24, 2009, in Washington, DC. Mark your calendars now to join your surgical colleagues on Capitol Hill and gain insider knowledge about the legislative agenda for the 111th Congress! Access the official "Save the Date" announcement which provides important information. We encourage you to bookmark www.entnet.org/jsac to access the latest information on JSAC 2009.

BOG Rolls Out Grant Program

The Board of Governors (BOG), in conjunction with AAO-HNS staff, have developed a grant program to help support BOG state and local societies implement the strategic plan of the Academy. The key focus for 2009 will be to ensure that anyone can answer the question "What is an otolaryngologist?" There is $15,000 in funding available, with state and local societies permitted to apply for grants of up to $3,000. The application deadline has been extended to Monday, February 9, 2009.
Learn more about the program and apply

2008-2009 BOG Election Results

Chair-Elect:
Gavin Setzen, MD

Member-at-Large:
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD

2008 BOG Model Society Winner:

New York State Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Resolutions

Find out how to bring forward grassroots issues to the Board of Governors:

View the article written by BOG member Jerry Schreibstein, MD.

Submit a resolution form. 

Big On Goals Volunteer Award Program                 

The Big On Goals volunteer program is designed to encourage and recognize member participation in activities that benefit otolaryngology.  Participants with the highest points receive a valuable prize and are recognized at the Opening Ceremony at the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO Expo and the Board of Governors General Assembly.

Please visit the NEW Big On Goals Volunteer Award Program page! 

BOG Communications

Awards and Forms

Submission deadline for both awards is Monday, February 9, 2009.

• Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership.
• • Model Society Requirements:
  • • Award is based on activities from February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009
  • Award will be presented at the BOG General Assembly Meeting, October 5, 2009 in San Diego, CA

• Practitioner Excellence Award recognizes the prototypical clinical otolaryngologist one wishes to emulate.
• • Practitioner Excellence Award Requirements:
  • • Within the past 10 years, the doctor has practiced medicine in an exemplary manner and is sought out by other physicians because of their personal and effective care
  • In addition to his or her clinical skills, one or more of the following attributes:
    • Civic leadership
    • Charitable activity
    • Leadership involvement with state, local or national medical organizations
    • Community education
    • Local civic and/or community activities
    • Academy member in good standing
  • Award will be presented at the BOG General Assembly Meeting, October 5, 2009 in San Diego, CA