NEW | Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Success Is Intentional
December 16, 2024Dr. Shah (left) recently visited Dr. Setzen at his practice in Albany, New York.The 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…
Medical Recalls: What Do We Know and Are We Informed?
December 16, 2024Quan Lu, and Anita Jeyakumar, MD, MS, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Education CommitteeThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives thousands of reports of medical device issues each year, and there are typically 30–40 recalls in the United States annually. Common…
Welcome Maria V. Suurna, MD, Coordinator for International Affairs
December 16, 2024Maria V. Suurna, MDAAO-HNS Coordinator for International AffairsMaria V. Suurna, MD, is a professor of clinical otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and director of sleep surgery at the University of Miami Health System. Her areas of expertise include sleep surgery, sleep medicine, and general…
Voices of Otolaryngology: Collaborate to Advocate and Innovate
December 16, 2024On December 2, we officially launched our reimagined Academy podcast, “Voices of Otolaryngology.” The focus of this podcast is to provide a forum for our global otolaryngology community to hear the diverse voices that comprise our specialty and amplify them for members, patients, and communities…
Otolaryngology in World War II
December 16, 2024Walter M. Jongbloed, MD, and Todd Falcone, MDThis historical review was presented at the History & Archives Abstract Competition on September 30, 2024, during the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Miami Beach, Florida. Over the millennia, warfare has significantly influenced surgical disciplines. World War…
Why Leaders in Otolaryngology Submit to the Call for Science
December 16, 2024Be Part of the Specialty’s Premier EventThe AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM, October 11–14, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the flagship gathering for otolaryngologists worldwide. It’s more than a meeting; it’s an opportunity to influence the specialty’s future…
Mastering Virtual Medical Offices and Virtual Staffing
December 16, 2024Afser Shariff, MD(See author’s disclosures at the end of this article.)Virtual medical staffing companies (VMSC) and virtual medical office developers (VMOD) are now the biggest driving forces in staffing medical offices around the country. As early as 2007, early adopters of electronic…
Bringing Music Back to Life
December 16, 2024For Alexander “Alex” Chern, MD, a researcher and fellow in otology-neurotology at Johns Hopkins University and 2024 STAT Wunderkind, restoring the full richness and the beauty of music for those with hearing loss has become his life’s passion. “With speech, a lot of…
You Are Never Alone with the Academy
December 16, 2024Do you ever feel like Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) from the movie, Home Alone? As you journey through medical school and residency, you can’t wait for that day when you step into the role as a practicing otolaryngologist with your own patients. But then, somehow…
Meet AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator Lance A. Manning, MD
December 13, 2024Lance A. Manning, MDAdvocacy Coordinator, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryAcademy member and long-time advocate for the specialty, Lance A. Manning, MD, stepped into the role of Coordinator for Advocacy of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on October…
2024 Annual Report: Message from Leadership
December 12, 2024Douglas D. Backous, MD, AAO-HNS/F President (2023–2024) and James C. Denneny III, MD, Executive Vice President and CEO (2014–2024)As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, we are filled with a sense of gratitude for the continued dedication and innovation…
Pearls from Your Peers: 2024 in Review
December 12, 2024The "Pearls from Your Peers" column has been a popular feature in the Bulletin since its debut in February 2021. It represents one of many valuable contributions from the extensive network of AAO-HNSF Education Committees and their members, who dedicate their time, expertise, and…
Become an RRDP Mentor and Shape the Future of Peer Review
December 12, 2024Relaunching in 2025, this unique program, offered by the AAO-HNSF journals Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, pairs seasoned reviewers with residents eager to learn the art and science of peer review. The RRDP has proven to benefit mentees, mentors, and the…
NEW | Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Can You Make a Difference?
December 12, 2024The 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…
Stories From the Road: One Less Drop in West Africa
December 12, 2024Leith Bayazid, MD, and Jeremy Meier, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeOne Less Drop is an organization that works to improve surgical and anesthesia capabilities in West Africa. We work in collaboration with the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Located four hours…
Advancing Skills Through Simulation Education
December 12, 2024Mark K. Wax, MD, former Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorOtolaryngology consists of multiple subspecialties, each with its own unique equipment and applications. Residency teaches a great deal of what is current in cutting-edge technology, and many programs have adopted competency-based education to ensure that…
A Year of OTO-HNS Journal Podcasts
December 12, 2024Episodes of the 2024 podcast series for the AAO-HNSF journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery covered topics spanning the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery spectrum. Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, convenes a panel for an in-depth discussion of each month…
Every Voice Matters: Especially Yours!
December 12, 2024Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorAt the heart of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM is a commitment to advancing the specialty through shared knowledge, diverse perspectives, and inclusive dialogue. As the Annual Meeting Program Committee prepares to create an innovative…