Spotlight: Humanitarian Efforts
February 2, 2022H. Charlie Lin, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CNOR, CNAMB, RNFA, FCNNurse Practitioner, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital / Stanford Children's HealthClinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Master of Science in PA Studies Program, Stanford School of MedicineAdjunct Faculty, Delaware County Community College…
Never-ending Puzzle of the Perfect Surgery
February 1, 2022How does a practice evolve over time and through self-reflection? The “time off” forced upon us during the initial phase of the pandemic provided an important pause in our lives permitting some self-reflection. As surgeons we continually strive to be the best for…
2020-2021 AAO-HNS/F Committee Highlights
December 8, 2021Working through the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, AAO-HNS Committees continued to advance the otolaryngology specialty. They are the lifeblood of the AAO-HNS/F and a great way for members to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the specialty. Prior to the AAO-HNSF…
My Full-Circle Experience with the Resident Reviewer Development Program
December 8, 2021Natalie A. Krane, MD Natalie A. Krane, MDMy involvement in the Resident Reviewer Development Program (RRDP), which matches experienced Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reviewers with residents seeking to learn more about the review process and how to critically evaluate scientific papers, began as a…
2021 Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Special Recognition for Mark K. Wax, MD
December 8, 2021Mark K. Wax, MD Special congratulations to the 2021 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recipients. Nine of the 28 individuals have received this award multiple times, with special recognition to Mark K. Wax, MD, who is only the second individual in the Academy's history to…
SECTION SPOTLIGHT: Section for Residents and Fellows In Training | Reflections on a First-Timer’s AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Experience
December 8, 2021Mark A. Fadel, MD, JDSRF BOG Alternate Governor – Legislative Affairs Committee Mark A. Fadel, MD, JD My initial anxiety at my first Annual Meeting during a pandemic quickly faded after spotting a familiar face from home, one of the few faculty and residents who were…
Providing Expanded Opportunities to Further Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Skills
December 8, 2021Simi Odusanya, MD Simi Odusanya, MD Candidate, Class of 2022, University of Minnesota Medical SchoolThanks to the AAO-HNS/F Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant, I had the opportunity to complete a visiting student rotation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at…
Have You Recently Served on a Humanitarian Mission? The Bulletin Wants to Hear from You!
December 7, 2021The Bulletin’s Spotlight on Humanitarian Efforts recognizes AAO-HNS members who contribute their time and expertise to otolaryngologic patient needs around the globe. These individuals demonstrate integrity and devotion to humanity through a self-giving spirit. They are outstanding models to emulate in fostering…
2021 AAO-HNS/F Annual Report
December 7, 2021OUR VISIONThe global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat patient care.OUR MISSIONWe engage our members and help them achieve excellence and provide high-quality, evidence-informed, and equitable ear, nose, and throat care through professional and public education, research, and health policy…
Education Opportunities: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
December 7, 2021The Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit in OTO Source offers an array of topics from Botox to psychological evaluation of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery candidates. Investigate the free online content at https://www.otosource.org.…
Board of Governors: Empowering Physicians for a More Sustainable Future
December 7, 2021Troy D. Woodard, MD Troy D. Woodard, MDChair, BOGI am honored to serve as the 2021-2022 Chair of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors (BOG). For those of you who are not familiar with the workings of the BOG, we are the grassroots member…
From the Education Committees | Judicious Antibiotic Usage
December 7, 2021Philip G. Chen, MDGeneral Otolaryngology and Sleep Education Committee memberPenicillin was a miracle drug that saved millions of lives during World War II and ever since. However, its risk for misuse was astutely understood when Alexander Fleming, FRS, FRSE, FRCS, warned of the perils of…
ANNUAL MEETING: CALL FOR SCIENCE | Reflections: Inspiration at #OTOMTG21 Lays Groundwork for #OTOMTG22 Call for Science!
December 7, 2021Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDAAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorIn a meeting filled with inspiration at every turn—a deep dive into personal wellness with Neha Sangwan, MD, during the Opening Ceremony; cutting-edge technology demonstrated many times over in the OTO Experience; moving reflections…
125 Strong Campaign Challenge
December 3, 2021Dear Colleagues,As fellow otolaryngologists deeply committed to the future of our specialty, we are writing to ask you to consider making a year-end, tax-deductible gift to the vitally important 125 Strong Campaign in 2021. The AAO-HNS/F means so many things…
2022: New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
December 2, 2021Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F President“I see trees of green, Red roses tooI see them bloom, For me and youAnd I think to myselfWhat a wonderful world” ~Louis ArmstrongDespite the COVID-19 driven chaos that has deeply impacted practice viability and success, we have…
Meet the New AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality: Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH
December 2, 2021Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH “I was originally attracted to the field of otolaryngology because my grandfather was very passionate about cancer care in India,” said Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH. “He was a businessman but when he retired, he spent the next 20 years of his…
Pearls From Your Peers: Updates to the Management of Thyroid Cancer
December 2, 2021What are some important updates to the management of thyroid cancer?Over the past several years, we have made significant changes to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Thyroid Cancer. There are a few important considerations regarding the management of thyroid cancer that should…
2021 Honor Award Recipients
December 2, 2021Special congratulations to the 60 2021 Honor Award recipients. Honor Awards are part of the Academy’s system for recognizing meritorious service. The Honor Award is the first award a member can obtain for participation in certain activities. A member can earn only one Honor…
