The State of the Workforce: Pediatric Otolaryngology
January 21, 2025Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force and Craig Derkay, MD, Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) Workforce & Compensation CommitteeThe last few years have been an exciting time for the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force. With…
What’s in a Logo?
January 21, 2025The Academy’s Creative Services Director, Jackie Cole, explains the meaning behind the colors and design of this year’s Annual Meeting logo. Can you spot the hidden message?More than just a design, a logo is a visual narrative that captures the essence of…
Clinical Communication in the Electronic Medical Record
January 21, 2025Anirudh Saraswathula, MD, MS, Kaitlyn Frazier, MD, Gregory Ator, MD, committee members, and Soham Roy, MD, MMM, committee chair, on behalf of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee Clinical communications have undergone significant changes during the last 10–15 years. One of the most…
NEW | Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Our True North
January 21, 2025The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes…
Staff Spotlight: Harry Biddle
January 21, 2025Harry is a fixture at the Annual Meeting info booth. Drop by in Indy and say hello!Welcome to our new monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This series will celebrate the hard work, expertise, and…
Migraine in Otolaryngology
January 21, 2025David J. Lafferty, DO, and Michael T. Teixido, MDNote: This article was originally published on May 22, 2023, and has been reprinted without changes with the permission of the authors.In otolaryngology practice, our clinics are rich with patients whose chief complaints can be attributed…
Inspiration from Past WIO Grant Recipients
January 21, 2025The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment Grant offers funding for projects that support actionable research or otherwise benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. Sydney C. Butts, MD“Applying for this grant was an immensely valuable experience. My grant supported the development of an…
Get Ready for the AAO-HNS/F 2025 OTO Forum
January 21, 2025The second annual AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum will be held April 25–26, 2025, at The Westin Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. This transformative event is designed to empower private practice otolaryngologists with cutting-edge insights, innovative tools, and vital connections to tackle…
The OTO Journals’ Must-Reads of 2024
January 21, 2025In 2024, standout articles published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, the official journals of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), gained significant attention within and beyond the medical community.Here we highlight the year’s…
For Your Patients: Tips for Maintaining ENT Health in Winter
January 21, 2025For those in the Northern Hemisphere, late January is deep winter, with all the accompanying winter ailments. Help your patients to maintain their ENT health in between visits by sharing the following invaluable resources:AsthmaNosebleedsGeriatric RhinitisPost-nasal DripRhinitisSinusitisSeven Tips to Help You Prevent a Sore…
The Power of Practice Consolidation
January 21, 2025Marc G. Dubin, MDMarc G. Dubin, MDThe author, Marc G. Dubin, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer of ENT Specialty Partners, with a clinical practice that focuses on tertiary rhinology. He is an At-Large Director (Private Practice) of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head…
Stories from the Road: AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya
January 21, 2025Ryan H. Belcher, MD, MPH, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeLeft to right: Author Ryan H. Belcher, MD, MPH, with Kenyan plastic surgery resident Kiriga Maroa, MBChB, MMed, and Katelyn July O’Brien, MD, pause during surgical pre-op.CURE International is a faith…
Sweeping Away Poor Sleep Habits
January 16, 2025Stephen R. Chorney, MD, MPH, Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD, and Lilun Li, MD, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeOtolaryngologists play a crucial role in managing sleep-related breathing disorders in children, but their expertise should extend beyond anatomic and surgical considerations. Many pediatric sleep…
Top Academy Advocacy Resolutions for 2025
January 16, 2025As we look forward to the year ahead, the Academy’s Advocacy team invites AAO-HNS members to share in our New Year’s resolutions by getting involved and raising your voice with the Academy. Below, we highlight the key deadlines, opportunities for involvement, and…
Update Your Find an ENT Profile
January 16, 2025Keep your Member Profile Updated for Patients on “Find an ENT”All active members and fellows who are not retired or in training are automatically listed in the Academy’s “Find an ENT” feature that allows patients to find you. Update your “Find an ENT…
Update Your Find an ENT Profile
January 16, 2025Keep your Member Profile Updated for Patients on “Find an ENT”All active members and fellows who are not retired or in training are automatically listed in the Academy’s “Find an ENT” feature that allows patients to find you. Update your “Find an ENT…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Strength in Numbers for Advocacy
January 16, 2025The Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes a…
Pearls from Your Peers: Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness (SSD)
January 15, 2025What defines single-sided deafness (SSD), and what are the causes in children?Single-sided deafness is defined by unilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with a contralateral normal hearing ear. Adults and children with SSD are unable to receive binaural cues that…