BOG Model Society Award

About the BOG Model Society Award

The Board of Governors (BOG) Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership, institute Academy and Foundation programs, and further Academy goals through active participation in the BOG.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have all three (3) BOG representatives appointed (Governor and two (2) Alternate Governors)
• Must have attended at least two (2) of three (3) previous BOG meetings
• Must have demonstrated local public awareness activity

2022 BOG Model Society Awardee

The Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PAO-HNS) is the recipient of the 2022 BOG Model Society Award. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PAO-HNS has remained active with a robust membership. When it became clear that the PAO-HNS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting could not be held in person, the organization quickly and effectively transitioned to a virtual meeting. Not only did it successfully maintain the meeting agenda, but increased meeting attendance compared to previous years.

In 2021 the PAO-HNS again held a successful virtual meeting, which featured guest of honor Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, then-President of the AAO-HNS/F. At the annual PAO-HNS Women in Otolaryngology lectureship, Dr. Bradford delivered a talk on the importance of physician wellness, especially critical during the ongoing management of a pandemic.

In addition to physician wellness and the continued recognition of women in otolaryngology, the PAO-HNS recently placed directed focus on patient safety. Patient safety and quality improvement (PSQI) was highlighted as a session as well as an abstract category at the PAO-HNS 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting. The organization formed a PSQI Committee, which will move from an ad hoc status to a standing committee in 2022. The PAO-HNS also introduced an enhanced committee structure that is designed to increase membership engagement.