The Young Physicians Section is composed of all members of the Academy who are under 40 years of age OR within the first eight years of professional practice after residency and/or fellowship training. All members meeting these criteria are automatically members of the YPS.

Latest YPS Updates
International Young Physicians Virtual Forum- Learn how to Avoid Publishing Pitfalls- Free Webinar
International Young Physicians Virtual Forum- Learn how to Avoid Publishing Pitfalls- Free WebinarRegistration is now open for the 2022 International Young Phy…
Free Webinar, Dec 9th 8PM Eastern- Employment Contracts: Protect Your Future and Avoid Costly Mistakes
YPS Members:Are you leaving money on the table? Are you maximizing all available benefits? Are you protected if you choose to leave your current practice? Now …




YPS Toolkit
Curated by young physicians for young physicians, this members-only resource is your one-stop shop for Academy articles, guidance, webinars, podcasts and more.
Join the Conversation on ENT Connect

Featured
Contract Negotiation Video Series
This 10-part video series highlights critical components of the physician contract negotiation process that all otolaryngologists should consider..
2021-2022 Governing Council:
Chair: Yi-Chun Carol Liu, MD. Texas Children’s Hospital
Chair-Elect: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH. Emory University
Member-At-Large: Claire M. Lawlor, MD. Children’s National Health Center
Secretary: Matthew Smith, MD. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Nominating Committee:
Alexander Rivero, MD. Kaiser Permanente Medical Group- Northern California
Charles A. Riley, MD. Fort Belvoir Army Hospital
Immediate Past Chair: Nausheen Jamal, MD. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
2021-2022 YPS Delegates:
BOG Governor, Governance and Society Engagement Committee:
Nausheen Jamal, MD. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
BOG Alternate Governor, Socioeconomic & Grassroots Committee:
Kristan P. Alfonso, MD. Emory University
BOG Alternate Governor, Legislative Affairs Committee:
Boris Paskhover, MD. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) Liaison:
Lyndy J. Wilcox, MD. Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2020-2022 YPS Delegates:
American Medical Association (AMA) Young Physicians Section (YPS) Delegate:
Michael Schlewet, MD. Carney Hospital
ENT PAC Delegate:
Ann W. Plum, MD. State University of New York Medical Center Downstate Medical Center
Are you ready to make a difference?
Each year, the YPS seeks candidates to apply for officer on the YPS Governing Council and as Appointed Delegates. Dates for 2021 elections will be announced in early Spring.
Below is a list of YPS podcasts. To view all of the Academy’s podcasts, download FrequENTcy, the official AAO-HNS/F Podcast App through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Young Physicians Section Secretary Manan Shah, MD, who practices with the Colorado Ear, Nose, and Throat Group in Lakewood, Colorado, discusses leadership lessons learned in the field by esteemed member colleagues. In this first episode, he is joined by Rodney J. Taylor, MD, MSPH, professor and chair, Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Young Physicians Section Secretary Manan Shah, MD, who practices with the Colorado Ear, Nose, and Throat Group in Lakewood, Colorado, discusses leadership lessons learned in the field by esteemed member colleagues. In the second episode of the series, he is joined by Stacey T. Gray, MD, Director of the Sinus Center at Mass. Eye and Ear, and Program Director, Harvard Otolaryngology Residence Program in Boston, MA.
Young Physicians Section (YPS) Secretary Manan Shah, MD, who practices with the Colorado Ear, Nose, and Throat Group in Lakewood, Colorado, discusses leadership lessons learned in the field by esteemed member colleagues. In the third episode of the series, he is joined by Duane J. Taylor, MD, Past President, AAO-HNS/F, and Medical Director of LeVisage ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethesda, MD.
In the fourth episode of the series, Young Physicians Section (YPS) Secretary Manan Shah, MD is joined by Eugene G. Brown III, MD, partner at ENT & Allergy Partners in Charleston, SC and a member of the AAO-HNS/F Board of Directors to discuss his leadership path.
In the fifth episode of the series, Young Physicians Section (YPS) Secretary Manan Shah, MD is joined by David M. Cognetti, MD, Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University to discuss his leadership path.
AAO-HNS/F President, Carol R. Bradford, MD, discusses leadership in the community for the International Young Physicians Forum.
Leslie R. Kim, MD discusses how to build your brand for the International Young Physicians Forum.
Julie L. Wei, MD discusses wellness strategies during the time of the Covid pandemic for the International Young Physicians Forum.
Susan R. Cordes, MD discusses establishing international research and educational collaborations for the International Young Physicians Forum.