Position Statement: Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation, or Balance Retraining Therapy, is a scientifically based and clinically valid therapeutic modality for the treatment of persistent d…
What to Expect as a PGY1 Resident
AN INTERVIEW WITH TANYA MEYER, MDResidency is a time of immense personal and professional growth and learning. The transition from medical school to residency …
Position Statement: Vestibular Myogenic Potential (VEMP) Testing
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing is a useful neurophysiologic t…
What Happens if I Don’t Match?
AN INTERVIEW WITH MIRIAM O’LEARY, MDWhy don’t some candidates match?Graduating medical school is quite an accomplishment. You need to work hard and be consiste…
Interview Tips
Listen carefully to the questions. It is important to fully understand the question before you answer so you answer the right question. If you don’t understa…
Position Statement: Rotational (Rotary) Chair Testing
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that the following tests are medically indicated and appropriate in the evaluation of c…
Interviews: Dos and Don’ts
A CONVERSATION WITH CARLA V. VALENZUELA, MDHow did you prepare for the interviews?One of my classmates going into Ophthalmology gave me great advice. He told m…
2024 CORE Grant Recipients
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF)Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research GrantAnkita PatroVanderbilt University Medical C…
Position Statement: Red Flags-Warning of Ear Disease
Hearing loss and balance disorders are medical conditions. Only licensed physicians with a medical school degree and medical training (MD or DO) may diagnose a…
Position Statement: Posturography
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that the following tests or evaluation tools are medically indicated and appropriate in…
How Do I Match in Otolaryngology?
AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL PLATT MD, MSCResidency positions in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery remain highly sought among U.S. medical students. The number…
How Do I Know if I am Competitive for ENT Residency? A Program Director’s Point of View
CHARLES R. WOODARD, MD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DUKE UNIVERSITYResidency selection represents an important process, not only for the program, but it is also one of t…
Fellowships: Are They the Right Career Path for You
A CONVERSATION WITH SIDHARTH V. PURAM, MD, PHDSince 2000, the number of medical and surgical resident graduates seeking subspecialty training has nearly triple…
Fellowship Applications: Navigating the Process
AN INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS KIELISZAK, DO, CURRENT FELLOW-IN-TRAININGFor Chris Kieliszak, DO, and other residents, the choice between applying for a fellowship or …
Fatherhood and Otolaryngology
BY R. ALEX HARBISON, MD, MSConsidering a career in otolaryngology is a big decision. The thought of doing so with a family during training can seem impossible.…
Position Statement: Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear Implantation
The American Academy of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery endorses the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance’s position paper on Pediatric Habilitation F…
Position Statement: Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity refers to injury of the inner ear as the result of exposure to chemicals or medications. When use of an ototoxic medication is medically necessary …
ENT Practice: The Patient Team and the Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon Role
AN INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW REDMANN, MDWhat other non-physician professionals does an otolaryngologist work closely with?Otolaryngologists work with a variety of …
Commonly Asked Interview Questions
BY RYAN PORTER, MDWHEN PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ANTICIPATE BASIC QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR INTERESTS, EXPERIENCES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR TH…
Positions Statement: Otology/Neurotology
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that after general surgical training an otolaryngology resident spends four years being…
