Position Statement: Ototoxicity
Position StatementOtotoxicity 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
ArticlesAN 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
ArticlesBY 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
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that after general surgical training an otolaryngology resident spends four years being…
Position Statement: Minimal Test Battery for Cochlear Implants
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the concept of the use of AzBio Sentence (with or without background noise) and Consonant…
Applying for Fellowships: Advice from a Current Fellow-in-Training
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES NAPLES, MDWhat criteria did you consider when looking at applying for a Fellowship?When looking for fellowships, there are a variety of…
Position Statement: Middle-Ear Ventilation Tube Placement
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that complications may occur following the placement of middle-ear ventilation tubes.…
Position Statement: Medical Role in Cerumen Removal
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) states that cerumen removal requires mechanical manipulation of the external auditory …
A Day in the Life of an Academic Otolaryngologist Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH CRISTINA BALDASSARI, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?A typical day in the life of an ENT is challenging and invigorating. An EN…
A Day in the Life of a Private Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID S. COHEN, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?Being and ENT surgeon involves a mix of clinical, surgical, research, teaching,…
In-Office Placement of Tubes in Pediatric Patients While Awake
The position of the AAO-HNS is that tympanostomy tubes are safe and effective for managing otitis media in children who meet current guidelines for tube insert…
Women in Otolaryngology: A Female Perspective on the Journey
ArticlesBY JENNIFER VILLWOCK, MDWhat unique challenges do women face in residency?We all face challenges in residency. There is little in your training up to that poin…
Position Statement: Infant Hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting newborns and children. Early identification and timely intervention are critical to prevent delays …
Why I Chose Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as My Specialty
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH ANIRUDH (ANI) SARASWATHULAFor some, they know exactly what type of medicine they want to practice even before applying to medical school. For…
Medical School 101: Tips for Surviving Your First Year
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH LINDA LIWhat type of classes should students expect to take during their first year?The proverbial “drinking from a fire hose” aptly describe…
Is Medical School for You? Tips from a Current Medical Student
ArticlesBY JESSICA MILLERCongratulations, you’ve made it to college—what an accomplishment! And now, you’re considering applying to medical school. You’ve probably hea…
Applying to Medical School: What I Learned on the Journey
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH BRANDON KAMRAVAAccording to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®), of those who applied to medical school, about 40 perce…
Position Statement: Electrocochleography
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test with medically indic…
