Get Inspired. Get Connected. Get to OTO Forum.
December 9, 2025For the first time ever, the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum is heading to Louisville, Kentucky—a vibrant, welcoming destination that blends sports heritage, modern flair, and unforgettable hospitality. It’s the perfect backdrop for two days dedicated to elevating the business of medicine…
The Academy Flywheel: Accelerating Our Collective Momentum
December 1, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOIn April 2024, during my interview with the AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Search Committee, I sketched out a concept I called the "Academy Flywheel." Just as farmers once relied on…
Innovation Takes Center Stage: Highlights from Indianapolis
December 1, 2025Gene G. Brown, MD, RPhAAO-HNS/F PresidentAs I flew back home from the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in October, I paused to consider the many meaningful experiences that unfolded over those five days. I'll start by congratulating Cecilia Damask, DO…
Every Voice Shapes the Future: Submit Your Proposal for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
December 1, 2025Cecelia Damask, DO, Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) invites all members of the global otolaryngology–head and neck surgery community to help shape the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California…
The 12 Days of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Holiday Pearls for Practice: Part 1
December 1, 2025Lyndy J. Wilcox, MD, MMHC, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeThe holidays may bring cheer and celebration, but in pediatric otolaryngology, they also bring a chorus of consults and concerns. Infections, injuries, and airway anxieties rarely take time off—sometimes transforming what should be…
2026-2027 Committee Cycle: Applications Opened November 1
December 1, 2025The Academy has seen a significant rise in applications for committee service over the past few years, reflecting a growing interest among members in contributing to the field.Top Reasons to Join an AAO-HNS/F CommitteeHere are the top reasons to join the hundreds…
Calling YPS and OPPS Members: Apply to Serve on a Foundation Education Committee
December 1, 2025Meredith N. Merz Lind, MD, AAO-HNSF Coordinator of EducationMeredith N. Merz Lind, MDApplications are now being accepted for all AAO-HNS/F committees, and I especially would like to encourage you to consider serving on one of the nine AAO-HNSF Education Committees. We…
Pearls from Your Peers: Otolaryngology Escape Room Experience
December 1, 2025What is an educational escape room? An escape room experience is an interactive, themed game in which a group of participants work together to solve a series of puzzles, riddles, and challenges within a set time limit. Participants at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting…
Study Reveals Impact of Universal cCMV Screening on Early Detection of Hearing Loss in Newborns
December 1, 2025Aaron Castelo, CAE, AAO-HNS Senior Advisor, State Advocacy, and Brad Gruehn, AAO-HNS Senior Manager, Congressional and Political AdvocacyA comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs…
This #GivingTuesday, Build the Future of Otolaryngology
December 1, 2025On December 2, 2025, millions of people around the world will choose to celebrate #GivingTuesday by giving what they can to the causes they care about most. For our otolaryngology community, this day represents an opportunity to transform careers, advance research, and expand access to…
Staff Spotlight: Keiana Joaquin, Editorial Coordinator, OTO Journals
December 1, 2025This month, we spoke with Keiana Joaquin, the Editorial Coordinator for our two peer-reviewed journals, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open. She joins a dynamic, in-house team of professionals who help publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information that can be used…
Prevent Choking Hazards This Holiday Season
December 1, 2025Amy Manning, MD, Erin Hamersley, DO, and Jenna Briddell, MD, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeThis article originally appeared in the December 2024 edition of the Bulletin.The early phases of development are marked by an infant’s or child’s primitive exploration of…
Tranexamic Acid as an Adjunct to Reduce Bleeding, Ecchymosis, and Edema in Septorhinoplasty
November 14, 2025Lauren B. Moneta, MD, on behalf of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Education CommitteeSeptorhinoplasty is one of the most performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States with more than 200,000 performed each year. Bleeding, ecchymosis, and postop edema can occur during and…
For Your Patients: Resources for GERD Awareness Week
November 14, 2025According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFGD), “GERD affects an estimated 18% to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the country.”1 Help your patients recognize the symptoms of GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and related conditions so they can…
Adapting Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Digital Age
November 14, 2025John M. Trumbo, MA, AAO-HNS/F Senior WriterThe AAO-HNSF clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are the most downloaded and cited evidence-based articles in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OTO Journal). Yet, translation into practice is paramount to improving patient quality of care. Although…
Where History Meets Innovation: The Chevalier Jackson Experience
November 14, 2025Alexander Chern, MD, on behalf of the History and Archives CommitteeThe Chevalier Jackson Traveling Exhibit on display at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, Indiana.The AAO-HNSF History and Archives Committee presented attendees of the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting…
A Modern Approach to Snoring and OSA
November 14, 2025Graciela Pepe, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Pan American CommitteeGraciela Pepe, MD, PhDChronic snoring is an early marker of upper airway obstruction, with or without nocturnal desaturation. It may progress to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and lead to clinical consequences, such as sleep fragmentation…
Professional Gifts with Purpose: An excell-ENT Holiday Season at the OTO Store
November 14, 2025Your One-Stop Shop for Otolaryngology Professionals The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery's official OTO Store brings you quality branded merchandise designed specifically for ENT professionals. Whether you're shopping for Secret Santa gifts, year-end appreciation for your team, or…
