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Annette M. Pham, MD, Chair of the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS)Advocacy is not an option; it’s an obligation. Fundamentally, advocacy is what physicians and surgeons already do when upholding the ethical and professional standards of practicing medicine—our implied agreement and understanding…

Stephen R. Chorney, MD, MPH, Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD, and Lilun Li, MD, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeOtolaryngologists play a crucial role in managing sleep-related breathing disorders in children, but their expertise should extend beyond anatomic and surgical considerations. Many pediatric sleep…

Raisa Tikhtman, MD, on behalf of the Ethics CommitteeNo matter your worldview, it is impossible to escape the reality of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that 3.3 to 3.6 billion people live in “highly vulnerable” global regions, which face…

Kara Meister, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee ChairButton battery ingestion poses a significant risk to pediatric patients, with the potential to cause severe esophageal, vascular, and airway injuries due to rapid tissue damage. The role of the otolaryngologist in button battery injury and safety is…

The Academy’s Creative Services Director, Jackie Cole, explains the meaning behind the colors and design of this year’s Annual Meeting logo. Can you spot the hidden message?More than just a design, a logo is a visual narrative that captures the essence of…

Albert H. Park, MD, John A. Germiller, MD, PhD, Eliot Shearer, MD, PhD, and Kristan P. Alfonso, MDThis article is designed to update the comprehensive otolaryngologist on innovations in pediatric hearing loss management and is based on a Panel Presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2024…

Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Jenel Lansang, MSN, RN, Senior Manager of Reg-ent Quality and Performance Measurement. One of the newest Academy staff members, Jenel brings almost…

What defines single-sided deafness (SSD), and what are the causes in children?Single-sided deafness is defined by unilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with a contralateral normal hearing ear. Adults and children with SSD are unable to receive binaural cues that…

Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force and Craig Derkay, MD, Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) Workforce & Compensation CommitteeThe last few years have been an exciting time for the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force. With…

As we look forward to the year ahead, the Academy’s Advocacy team invites AAO-HNS members to share in our New Year’s resolutions by getting involved and raising your voice with the Academy. Below, we highlight the key deadlines, opportunities for involvement, and…

Troy D. Woodard, MD AAO-HNS/F PresidentThe start of a new year often inspires us to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. As we welcome 2025, I find myself revisiting my journey through 2024, a year I dedicated to my…

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOAs 2024 drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on my father's unexpected passing from a myocardial infarction in December 2023. Dr. K.R. Shah lived an extraordinary life, transforming countless…

Bruce A. Scott, MD, President, American Medical AssociationBruce A. Scott, MDI joined the American Medical Association (AMA) when I was a medical student simply because I could. As the first member of my family to go to medical school, I was proud to join the…

The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment Grant offers funding for projects that support actionable research or otherwise benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. Sydney C. Butts, MD“Applying for this grant was an immensely valuable experience. My grant supported the development of an…

Anirudh Saraswathula, MD, MS, Kaitlyn Frazier, MD, Gregory Ator, MD, committee members, and Soham Roy, MD, MMM, committee chair, on behalf of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee Clinical communications have undergone significant changes during the last 10–15 years. One of the most…

The 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…