The State of the Workforce: Advanced Practice Providers in Otolaryngology
May 19, 2025Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBA, Chair, on behalf of the Workforce Task ForceGain valuable insights from the recent 2022 and 2023 Otolaryngology Workforce reports, including evolving trends, access disparities, and strategies to address future challenges.The integration of advanced practice providers (APPs) into otolaryngology care…
Behind the Peer Review: Conversations with Star Reviewers
May 19, 2025Janet S. Choi, MD, MPHJanet S. Choi, MD, MPH, assistant professor of clinical otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. She began peer reviewing for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…
Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome
May 19, 2025Lyndsay L. Madden, DO, and Kathryn W. Ruckart, MS, CCC-SLPCough hypersensitivity syndrome (CHS) represents a significant clinical concern characterized by a troublesome cough in response to low-level stimuli that would not typically provoke such a response in healthy individuals. This syndrome encompasses various…
Manténgase Preparado: Qué Saber para Practicar Durante una Emergencia
May 19, 2025Charles Juarbe, MD, en nombre del Comité PanamericanoCharles Juarbe, MD, otorrinolaringólogo del Edif Médico Santa Cruz, Puerto Rico, y miembro del Comité Panamericano.Los desastres naturales pueden afectarnos a todos, interrumpiendo tanto nuestras vidas personales como nuestras prácticas médicas. La gravedad y la naturaleza de…
Registration Is Now Open for #OTOMTG25!
May 19, 2025Join thousands of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from around the world at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ October 11–14 in Indianapolis. Register today to take advantage of discounted early bird rates.With an unmatched education program of more than 500…
Second Victims in Otolaryngology
May 19, 2025Heather M. Weinreich, MD MPH, Stephanie A. Joe, MD, Noel Jabbour, MD, and Soham Roy, MD, MMMThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation “Second Victims in Otolaryngology: Protecting Yourself from a Growing Epidemic,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual…
Incorporating Allergy into the Busy Otolaryngology Practice
May 19, 2025Matthew W. Ryan, MD, Michael P. Platt, MD, and Cecelia Damask, DOThe following article provides highlights from the authors’ Expert Lecture of the same title, presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. A webcast of the lecture is also available on OTO…
Stories from the Road: Community Empowerment
May 19, 2025Tasher A. Losenegger, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeFounded in 2016 by Stephanie Crane, MD, an internal medicine physician at Rush University Medical Center, Community Empowerment is a humanitarian organization dedicated to delivering essential primary care and specialty surgical services to underserved communities…
Stay Current with OTO Journal Monthly Podcasts
May 19, 2025The AAO-HNSF flagship journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery offers podcasts covering the full spectrum of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery topics. Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts roughly 30-minute discussions of each month's featured article, bringing together the…
Building Bridges in Pakistan
May 19, 2025Swar Vimawala, MD, PGY-5 resident at Cooper Medical School, Rowan UniversityAs I settle back into the familiar routine of residency life, I am now able to truly reflect on an inspiring and fulfilling surgical trip to the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, and grasp…
Call for Contributions: Share Your Voice with the Bulletin
May 15, 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…
Stay Informed: Advocacy Updates from the AAO-HNS
May 15, 2025Advocacy is at the heart of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s mission to protect and advance the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery for members and their patients. Whether combating harmful insurance policies, supporting state-level legislative efforts, mobilizing…
Voices of Otolaryngology: Identifying Immunodeficiencies in Otolaryngology Practice
May 15, 2025In this special episode of Voices of Otolaryngology developed on behalf of the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Matthew W. Ryan, MD, talks with Antoine Azar, MD, about how otolaryngologists often see immunodeficiency patients first through recurring infections. Learn about screening techniques, key…
No One Left Unheard
May 15, 2025David Fei-Zhang, MD, MBA, Stefany Lazieh, BA, Asitha Jayawardena, MD, MPH, Lillian Mokoh, MBChB, MMed, Gratien Tuyishimire, MBBS, MMed, Carolina Der, MD, PhD, James Saunders, MD, MS, on behalf of the Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery InitiativeHearing loss is a global health challenge…
Balancing Medical Practice and Entrepreneurship
May 15, 2025Yelizaveta "Lisa" Shnayder, MD, Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSc, Jennifer A. Villwock, MD, and Elizabeth J. Franzmann, MDThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation "Key to a Successful Side Hustle: Balancing the Continued Practice of Medicine with Entrepreneurship," presented at…
Watch | "It Always Starts with the Patient: BPPV"
May 15, 2025In this new video series, we'll explore the profound impacts of our specialty through the lens of those we treat. Meet Rob Chavez, an otolaryngology patient whose experience highlights the efficacy of proper diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vestibular pathology. After suffering from an…
Staff Spotlight: Meghan Callahan
May 15, 2025Meghan (left) and colleague, Beth Burchill, all dressed up for an event industry networking reception.Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Meghan Callahan. With her exceptional organizational skills and…
Cochlear Migraine: Exploring Migraine’s Impact on the Auditory System
May 15, 2025Hamid R. Djalilian, MD*, Daniel Keum, BS, Yalda Yazdani, MD, Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, and Euyhyun Park, MD, PhD*Author disclosures follow at the end of this article.Cochlear migraine, first described in 2018, represents the effects of migraine on the auditory system. This condition…
