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…
The Complexity of Advocacy
June 1, 2021James C. Denneny III, MDAAO-HNS/F EVP/CEOThere continues to be positive news with respect to declining rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in most areas of the United States. The overall trend as the vaccination effort continues is a relaxation of restrictions…
125 Strong Campaign: Invest in a New Frontier of Research in Healthcare Disparities | Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders
June 1, 2021Angela M. Powell, MDAngela M. Powell, MD, Chair, 125 Strong Campaign, Diversity, EquityThe 125 Strong Campaign is awaiting your individual contribution to the future of the specialty in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focus areas that draw the intellect toward discovering how social…
June Is National Dysphagia Awareness Month
June 1, 2021ENThealth.org offers information for your patients on these topics and more:Dysphagia Aging and SwallowingDo I Have a Swallowing Problem?For more patient information on ENThealth, search under “Conditions and Treatments” and “Be ENT Smart” for articles using keyword “swallowing.” ENThealth.org is dedicated…
Out of Committee: Airway and Swallowing | Dysphagia in Alzheimer's Disease
June 1, 2021Jennifer McLevy-Bazzanella, MD; Melissa M. Mortensen, MD; and Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, MDAlzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a universally fatal, progressive neurocognitive disease. The prevalence of AD is rising, and 6.2 million persons in the United States and 24 million worldwide are effected…
The Power of One Gives Strength to Many
June 1, 2021James C. Denneny III, MDAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOYOU are the hero in the Academy’s story and throughout our rich 125-year history, you have helped to get the work done through your generous support. Looking back on the AAO-HNS…
Milestone Moments
June 1, 2021November 14, 1984: The first formalized AAO-HNS Legislative Briefing Day was organized. 1988: The Legislative Key Docs Program was created. It included a key contact in each state who tracked legislation affecting otolaryngology. Now referred to as the State Trackers Network, this program has…
AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience: Hotel Locations
June 1, 2021Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St.Courtyard by Marriott L.A. Live 901 W. Olympic Blvd.DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 120 S. Los Angeles St.Hotel Figueroa 939 S. Figueroa St.Hilton Checkers Los Angeles 535 S. Grand Ave.Hotel Indigo LA Downtown…
Celebrating Our Teams: The Inaugural WIO He for She Award
June 1, 2021Jamie R. Litvack, MD, MS, WIO ChairJamie R. Litvack, MD, MS, WIO ChairLaunched by the United Nations in September 2014, the HeForShe movement is “an invitation for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold, visible, and…
AAO-HNS/F Annual Secretary-Treasurer Report
June 1, 2021Kenneth W. Altman, MD, PhDKenneth W. Altman, MD, PhDAs we enter my last budget year as Secretary-Treasurer, I can’t help but reflect on initial thoughts coming into this role in 2017 when I was mentored by Scott P. Stringer, MD. In addition to…
Mark Your Calendar: AAO-HNS/F Grant Process Opening Soon!
June 1, 2021AAO-HNS/F provides a variety of annual grants to residents, young physicians, and medical students. The grant application process will open soon for the following:Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant The Diversity and Inclusion Committee introduces medical students from under-represented minorities (URM…
