The John Q. Adams Center for the History of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery would like to thank these recent donors for their contributions to the historical collections and to the Adams Center sales and exchange program. Only through the continued support of these donors and others like them can the Adams Center continue to preserve and share the history of otolaryngology.
Dennis G. Pappas, Sr., MD
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Dolores Berger
David Evanko, MD
Kenneth H. Farrell, MD
George H. Fish, MD
Malcolm D. Graham, MD
Maureen T. Hannley, MD
Frederick C. Holmes, MD
Hope for Hearing Foundation
P. David Hunter, MD
Geza J. Jako, MD
James Jarrett, MD
Matthew Karen, MD
K.J. Lee, MD
Bruce Leipzig, MD
Michael D. Maves, MD, MBA
Keith E. McReynolds, MD
Barry Modlin, MD
Robert J. Ruben, MD
James C. Saunders, MD
Susan Schuur
David Shambaugh, Ph.D.
SMD Alliance
James T. Spencer, Jr., MD
Louis W. Welsh, MD
Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
| 1546 | Account published of first documented successful tracheotomy |
| 1806 | Dutrochet introduces concept of vocal cord movement |
| 1898 | Carbon-type hearing aid first produced |
| 1924 | Otolaryngology specialty board (second such board in U.S.) is formed |
| 1984 | FDA approves first cochlear implant for marketing |
| 1988 | First wearable digital signal processing hearing aid produced |