Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
April 21, 2025Nancy Jiang, MD, and Andrew G. Tritter, MD, on behalf of the Voice CommitteeRetrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD)—the inability to belch—has emerged as one of the most widely discussed topics in laryngology on social media platforms, despite its relative obscurity among medical professionals outside…
Stories from the Road: Ultrasonography Course with the African Head and Neck Society
April 21, 2025Maxwell Kligerman, MD, MPH, and Merry E. Sebelik, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeThe African Head and Neck Society (AfHNS) was established in 2016 with the aim of fostering collaboration, education, and clinical excellence among head and neck surgeons in Africa. One common…
Brief Update: ctDNA in Head and Neck Cancer
April 21, 2025Birk Olson MD, Vanessa Helou MD, Kevin J. Contrera MD, MPH, and Hilary C. McCrary, MD, MPH, on behalf of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology CommitteeCirculating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a serum biomarker in oncology, providing insights into tumor biology, treatment responses…
Sleep Medicine Fellowships for Otolaryngologists: Are They Worth It?
April 21, 2025Abhay Sharma, MD, and Allison Ikeda, MD, on behalf of the International Sleep Surgical SocietySleep is trending in the news, on social media, and among your friends, groups, and colleagues. There is no better time to get involved in the subspecialty of sleep medicine than…
Helping Patients Understand and Manage Their Aging Voice
April 21, 2025Matthew Marget, MD, and Hayley Born, MD, on behalf of the Voice CommitteeVoice is an essential part of our daily lives, helping us to connect and engage with colleagues, friends, family, and the world at large. As we age, however, so does the larynx, and…
Finding Value Beyond Your Practice Area at #OTOMTG25
April 21, 2025Vaninder Dhillon, MD, Chair, Annual Meeting Program Committee Endocrine Surgery SubcommitteeVaninder Dhillon, MDVaninder Dhillon, MD, serves as faculty in the Divisions of Endocrine Head and Neck Surgery and Laryngology at Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and chairs the Annual Meeting Program…
AAO-HNS 2025 Election: Candidate Statements
April 21, 2025In addition to voting on the Slate of Candidates during this year’s election, members will have the opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to the Academy’s bylaws. Please review the proposed amendments ahead of the election.President-electQuestions posed to the candidates:What…
Every Voice Matters: The Power of Physician Advocacy
April 17, 2025Troy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentOver the past few months, I have been emphasizing the importance of physician engagement in advocacy efforts for our specialty, our patients, and our colleagues. Advocacy is not just an abstract concept. It is an essential tool that allows…
Call for Contributions: Share Your Voice with the Bulletin
April 16, 2025The Bulletin, the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F), represents the expertise, perspectives, and stories of its members. We invite you to contribute by submitting articles, topic inquiries, or multimedia content, either…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Call It Payment, Not Reimbursement
April 14, 2025The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes…
It Is Always Day One at the Academy
April 11, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOI write this column with great excitement as it is my first day as the incoming EVP/CEO of the AAO-HNS/F. Beginnings are important—the tone that is set, the excitement…
Expanding the AAO-HNS/F Global Footprint
April 11, 2025Through its educational initiatives, collaboration with the International Corresponding Societies network, and humanitarian outreach, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) now extend its impact far beyond the United States. The AAO-HNS/F takes pride in…
2024 Distinguished Service and Honor Award Recipients
April 10, 2025The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) represents an individual’s service and volunteerism to the Academy, offering personal reward as well as benefit to the AAO-HNS/F and the specialty as a whole. The DSA is a recognition of volunteer service beyond the level of…
In Memoriam: David R. Nielsen, MD
April 10, 2025It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of David R. Nielsen, MD, on March 15, 2025. Dr. Nielsen was a collaborative leader in otolaryngology whose visionary work as Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck…
What Is Laryngeal Dystonia?
April 10, 2025Mark R. Gilbert, MD, Mausumi N. Syamal, MD, and Anca M. Barbu, MD, on behalf of the Voice CommitteeLaryngeal dystonia is a neurological disorder that targets the muscles of the larynx, causing sustained or intermittent contractions. This results in task-specific impairments in speaking or…
Two Days to Advance Private Practice Otolaryngology
April 10, 2025As the landscape of our specialty continues to evolve, so too must the strategies and resources available to those who lead and shape it. Recognizing this, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is preparing to host…
Join World-Leading Endoscopic Sinus Experts for Live Surgery Demonstrations
April 10, 2025The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve patient care and physician education around the globe. Events are held quarterly and are open to all, free of charge. Moderated by IAB leaders, each…
Steroids and the Voice
April 10, 2025Patrick O. McGarey, Jr, MD, and Anne F. Hseu, MD, on behalf of the Voice CommitteeGlucocorticoids (corticosteroids) are used to treat a wide variety of head and neck disorders, and their use in voice disorders is common. Through a variety of mechanisms, glucocorticoids suppress inflammation…
