Register Now to Attend the 2026 OTO Forum in Louisville
February 6, 2026From the AAO-HNSFThe third annual OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This increasingly popular event brings together private practice leaders, academic faculty, residents, practice administrators, and health professionals from across the specialty who are eager to sharpen their…
Call for Contributions: Share Your Voice with the Bulletin
February 2, 2026The 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…
Staff Spotlight: Pamela Gilbert, Sr. Manager, Member Networks and Engagement
February 2, 2026This month we spoke with Pamela Gilbert, Sr. Manager, Member Networks and Engagement. Pam is an integral part of the Membership team and is all things committees! She’s dedicated to helping the Academy’s sections and committees run smoothly.How long have you been…
Black and Blue: The University of Michigan’s History of Training Black Otolaryngologists
February 2, 2026David J. Brown, MD, Terrence K. Pleasant, MD, and Shannon D. Fayson, MD, on behalf of the History and Archives CommitteeThe University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s history of training Black surgeons dates to the 1970s. These recruitment and retention…
Stories From the Road: Corozal Community Hospital, Belize
February 2, 2026Abigail Homan, MD, Medical Student, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeAbigail Homan, MDAbigail Homan, MD, is a medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Recently, she participated in a volunteer mission to Corozal, Belize, and the Corozal Community Hospital on behalf…
State Advocacy Front Lines: What Otolaryngologists Need to Know for 2026
February 2, 2026Aaron Castelo, Senior Advisor, AAO-HNS State AdvocacyAs state legislatures continue to convene in 2026, the AAO-HNS is already responding to another busy year of advocacy. With 46 of 50 legislatures already meeting or scheduled to meet, many of the most consequential policy decisions…
Management of Chronic Cough in Children
February 2, 2026Catherine K. Hart, MD, Alisa Timashpolsky, MD, and Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MDChronic cough in the pediatric population is defined as lasting more than four weeks and is one of the most common pediatric complaints in an otolaryngology practice. Chronic cough can be categorized into specific…
February Is Kids ENT Health Month!
February 2, 2026From the AAO-HNSFNational health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the top reason for an appointment. From earaches to choking hazards, kids can suffer from a variety…
How Are Your New Year's Resolutions Looking?
February 2, 2026Gene G. Brown, MD, RPhAAO-HNS/F PresidentWe're already six weeks into 2026. If you're like most people, those ambitious New Year's resolutions are already showing cracks. The gym membership is gathering dust, the diet has encountered its first "cheat day" (that…
Ready to Go: OTO Forum Comes to Louisville
February 2, 2026Disclaimer: I am an avid user of AI companion tools. Most of my writings incorporate some form of AI assistance.Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOIf you attended our Annual Meeting in Indianapolis this past fall, you remember the…
Staff Spotlight: Lauren Macisso, MEd, Manager of Professional Education & Digital Learning
January 6, 2026Lauren Macisso, MEd, Manager, Professional Education & Digital LearningThis month, we spoke with Lauren Macisso, Manager of Professional Education & Digital Learning. She collaborates with volunteers, staff, and external partners to coordinate the development of key Academy educational products as well as the simulation education events at…
Hear This: Voices of Otolaryngology
January 2, 2026When the Academy launched Voices of Otolaryngology with host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, in December 2024, the mission was clear: provide a forum for the global otolaryngology community to hear the diverse voices that comprise the…
One Year in: Going Farther Together
January 2, 2026Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOFor those of you who attended the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, you'll remember when I asked: "Are you fired up?" The resounding response—"Ready to go!"—still energizes…
The Case for Connection and Community
January 2, 2026Gene G. Brown, MD, RPhAAO-HNS/F PresidentAs your President, I have several roles. I have administrative responsibilities, helping oversee and coordinate AAO-HNS/F functions and activities alongside EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA. There are leadership roles that involve working with the…
The Presenter’s Playbook for Annual Meeting Submission Success
January 2, 2026David M. Cognetti, MD, Annual Meeting Program Committee memberDavid M. Cognetti, MDAs someone who has attended and presented at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO for more than 20 years, I have witnessed tremendous evolution in our field. Through it all, one truth has…
Stories from the Road: SPARK Gorongosa, Mozambique
January 2, 2026Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteePeter Santa Maria, MD, PhDThe Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh, led by Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, and Mohit Singhala, PhD, established the SPARK Gorongosa program in 2024 to address urgent…
10 Tips for a Successful Scientific Abstract Submission for #OTOMTG26
January 2, 2026Michele Carr, DDS, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Annual Meeting Program Committee memberMichele Carr, DDS, MD, PhD, FRCSCPresenting your scientific work at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is an honor and a privilege, and if you’re hoping for a podium pic on your Instagram…
A New Year of Advocacy: 2026 Academy Resolutions
January 2, 2026Anna Hall, AAO-HNS Manager, Health Policy & Regulatory AffairsAs we enter a new year, the Academy’s Advocacy and Health Policy team invites AAO-HNS members to renew their commitment to meaningful advocacy and collaboration. Informed physicians make the best advocates, and we’re relying…
