AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Travel Grant: Kenya Relief Mission Trip
April 26, 2022Robert T. Cristel, MDUniversity of Illinois - Chicago Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryThe Kenya Relief Mission Trip I was a part of in January 2022 was one of the best experiences of my life. The group I was with traveled to the small town…
Mark Your Calendar: AAO-HNS/F Grant Process Opens in May!
April 26, 2022AAO-HNS/F provides a variety of annual grants to residents, young physicians, and medical students. The grant application process will open in May for the following:Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation GrantThe Diversity and Inclusion Committee introduces medical students from under-represented minorities (URM…
OUT OF COMMITTEE: Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | Allergy and Otolaryngology Just Go Better Together
April 26, 2022Cecelia Damask, DO, Chair, and Matthew W. Ryan, MDSome things are just meant to be together ...Peanut butter and jellyMarshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackersGrilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soupMilk and chocolate chip cookiesOtolaryngology and allergyOne of the things I hear at least once a…
Donor Spotlight: Col. Joan T. Zajtchuk, MC/USA, Retired, and Brig. Gen. Russ Zajtchuk, MC/USA, Retired
April 26, 2022The AAO-HNS foundation is pleased to recognize Joan T. Zajtchuk, MD, and her husband, Russ Zajtchuk, MD, as new Millennium Society Lifetime donors.“Our gift was made to recognize the contributions by and in the memory of the seven pioneering women otolaryngologists of the…
Board of Governors: Employing Physicians and the Healthcare Team: The Road Ahead
April 25, 2022Troy D. Woodard, MD Chair, Board of GovernorsTroy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsAs practicing physicians and sometimes patients ourselves, we cannot help but be impacted by the shortage of physicians, nurses, office staff, and others on the healthcare team. According to the recent Association…
SECTION SPOTLIGHT: Providing Tools to Navigate the Obstacles of Pay Parity
April 25, 2022Priya D. Krishna, MDChair, Women in OtolaryngologyPriya D. Krishna, MDChair, Women in OtolaryngologyIn the last 20 years, we’ve seen four women Presidents of the AAO-HNS/F and will be installing Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA, during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO…
Frontal Sinus Surgery for the General Otolaryngologist
April 25, 2022Abtin Tabaee, MD; Gurston G. Nyquist, MD; and Jeffrey D. Suh, MD Surgical management of the frontal sinus remains one of the most challenging and demanding aspects of sinus surgery. The need for specialized instruments, narrowness of the surgical corridor, proximity to critical neurovascular structures…
Communication: The Key to Understanding
April 1, 2022Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentCommunication is so often the root of misunderstandings and errors.As a young attending, I discussed by telephone the results of a patient’s laryngeal biopsy showing mild dysplasia. Appropriate questions were asked and seemingly answered clearly and thoroughly about…
Tech Talk: Practice Primer on HIPAA and Related Privacy Regulations
April 1, 2022Mike Robey, MS, AAO-HNS/F Senior Director, Information TechnologyUnderstanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related acts is not easy. Complying with the privacy and security regulations promulgated under HIPAA and related legislation can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, ignoring these regulations is…
WIO Day Celebrations
April 1, 2022WIO Day is held annually on March 8 in conjunction with International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a time to recognize the remarkable achievements of women in otolaryngology around the world…
International Perspective on Publishing and Avoiding Predatory Journals
April 1, 2022On March 3, 2022, José Florencio F. Lapeña, Jr. MD, presented “International Perspectives on Publishing, Peer Review, and Avoiding Predatory Journals” for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s Resident Reviewer Development Program (RRDP) and International Community Curriculum. Dr. Lapeña has been…
SECTION SPOTLIGHT: SRF 2015-2019 Survey Results
April 1, 2022Jake J. Lee, MD, SRF Chair-electJake J. Lee, MDSRF Chair-electDo you know about the Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) annual survey? The SRF conducts an important, anonymous survey to better understand the needs of our trainees in a longitudinal way…
The Everlasting Impact of Your Annual Meeting Experiences
April 1, 2022Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDAnnual Meeting Program CoordinatorDaniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDAnnual Meeting Program CoordinatorConnecting with Colleagues and Engaging with the Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Community. When I hear from attendees about engagement at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, there are…
OUT OF COMMITTEE: Voice | World Voice Day 2022: Q&A
April 1, 2022My voice is getting hoarse. Why? Libby J. Smith, DODr. Smith: “Hoarseness” is defined as an abnormal change in voice quality, such as raspy, strained, breathy, weak, higher or lower in pitch, inconsistent, fatigued, tremulous, or requiring more effort to talk. This usually happens when…
A Stream of Consciousness
April 1, 2022Bobby Mukkamala, MDPrivate Practice Otolaryngologist,Flint, MichiganBobby Mukkamala, MDPrivate Practice Otolaryngologist, Flint, MichiganMonday EveningI finish my last Zoom call at 9:15 pm. It would usually be the time to wrap things up downstairs and head up for a change into PJs and hit the…
AAO-HNS 2022 Election: Candidate Statements
April 1, 2022How to Cast Your VoteAAO-HNS has partnered with YesElections (powered by Election America) to administer the 2022 election of candidates for leadership positions. To ensure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 9, please make sure you have provided…
OUT OF COMMITTEE: Voice | World Voice Day 2022: Lift Your Voice
April 1, 2022Anne F. Hseu, MD, Voice Committee memberAnne F. Hseu, MDVoice Committee memberIt’s easy to feel down by what is going on in the world around us, as we enter the third year of the pandemic. We touch our faces, wondering when we can safely…
From the Education Committees | Acute Laryngeal Injury and COVID-19: The Perfect Storm
March 30, 2022William S. Tierney, MD, MS, MS; Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA, Chair, Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology Education Committee; Alexander Gelbard, MDAcute Laryngeal InjuryAcute laryngeal injury (ALgI) is ulceration, and/or granulation tissue of the laryngeal mucosa. It is frequently encountered following prolonged intubation when the curvature…
