CORE Grants Program Spotlights
June 28, 2021Thomas J. Ow, MD, MSThomas J. Ow, MD, MSAssociate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Pathology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineThe CORE grants program has been instrumental in my career development. I received the AHNS/AAO-HNSF…
Reg-ent Moves to Phase II: Research—Clinical Trials—Patient-Reported Outcomes
June 28, 2021The Reg-ent registry will soon be announcing opportunities for Reg-ent members and their practices to participate in research and clinical trial opportunities. These opportunities, announced in an October 2020 letter to all current Reg-ent participants, will be invaluable in giving us the…
Reg-ent Future—Obtaining Optimal Data from Your Electronic Health Record Software
June 28, 2021James C. Denneny III, MD AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOAs Reg-ent transitions to a broader and more complete use of the data that we and our participants have worked so hard to accumulate, it is critical that we maintain optimal dataflow…
Out of Committee: OREBM and PSQI | Research and Quality Supported through Committee Work
June 28, 2021Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Research and Quality staff support the work of the Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (OREBM) and the Patient Safety Quality Improvement (PSQI) Committees, which continue to add to their highly productive work history of contributing research, publications, and…
Why Teamwork and Specialty Unity Matters
June 28, 2021Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS AAO-HNS/F President“We are stronger together than we are alone.” - Walter PaytonWe held our most recent Specialty Unity Summit virtually on June 5, 2021. Participating organizations included representatives from the AAOA, AAO-HNS, ABOHNS, ABEA, AHNS, ALA, ANS…
Live and IN-PERSON in Los Angeles: A Time of Renewal and Refreshed Perspective
June 28, 2021Note from James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOUnder the leadership of our President, Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, the AAO-HNSF has been committed to holding an in-person Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in Los Angeles to celebrate…
Out of Committee: Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology | HPV Vaccine for Prevention of HPV-Associated Head and Neck Cancer
June 23, 2021Brent A. Chang, MD, and Ameya A. Asarkar, MD, members, Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology Committee, and Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD, ChairNew IndicationThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Gardasil 9, the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for the prevention of oropharyngeal…
AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience: Presidential Citations 2021
June 23, 2021The Presidential Citations are given to individuals who have had a profound influence on the AAO-HNS/F President’s life and otolaryngology. President Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, has selected these individuals for their outstanding contributions. Gregory T. Wolf, MDGregory T. Wolf, MDGregory T…
Education Opportunities in Head and Neck, Endocrine
June 23, 2021Examine multiple topics from TMJ disorders to various neoplasms in the OTO Source Head and Neck Surgery Unit. Whether you are a resident, program director, faculty member, or practicing otolaryngologist, OTO Source provides valuable, high-quality, and free information available at www.otosource.org.…
Don’t Miss the Latest Podcast From OTO Journal
June 23, 2021To access the library of podcasts hosted by John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA, Editor in Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, visit http://sageotolaryngology.sageublications.libsynpro.com.…
Education: How FLEX Has Reshaped Otolaryngology Education
June 23, 2021James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEOInaugural YearThe Foundation’s “Flexible Lifelong Education Xperience” (FLEX) program—that replaced the Home Study Course—produced eight sections this inaugural year and was nothing short of exceptional. Planning for the launch of this new flagship…
Tips on Starting and Building upon an Endocrine Surgery Practice
June 23, 2021Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD Starting an endocrine surgical practice is not a daunting task, but it requires prudent consideration of certain key elements with your referring physicians. Before we discuss the tips on building a practice, it is important to establish yourself among your cohorts…
2021 AAO-HNS Election Results
June 23, 2021The AAO-HNS extends its greatest appreciation to the candidates of the 2021 election for their dedication and willingness to run for office and serve the AAO-HNS and its members. The Nominating Committee presented the membership with an outstanding slate of candidates. The AAO…
Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Update
June 23, 2021The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program plays a critical role in advancing the field of otolaryngology by providing support to research projects, research training, and career development. CORE aims to unify the research application and review process for the specialty, encourage young investigators…
Milestone Moments
June 22, 20211921: The Research Fund was established, using $27,000 endowed by Liberty Bonds purchased during WWI. 1985: The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) program was established. 2006: The development of quality knowledge products was led by the efforts of David R. Nielsen, MD, EVP/CEO…
AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience: Special Announcement: Honoring Our Best in the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction
June 22, 2021James C. Denneny III, MD AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOThe Executive Committee of the Board of Directors voted to approve the formation of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery “Hall of Distinction” at their June meeting. The first class…
125 Year Celebration at the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
June 22, 2021James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOUniting the specialty as one has always been the point of the Annual Meeting, even from its conception back in 1896 when Hal Foster, MD, sent more than 500 invitations to southern and…
Special 125th Anniversary Presidents’ Reception: A Celebration of the Specialty as One
June 7, 2021The otolaryngology-head and neck surgery community has risen to the occasion time and again over the course of the Academy’s 125-year history to strive for the highest quality patient care. It is time to celebrate THAT. What has been experienced by our…
