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Since 1985, the CORE Grants Program has supported high-impact research and trained the next generation of researchers in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. In partnership with subspecialty societies and industry sponsors, CORE has awarded more than $13 million in funding to date. In 2025…

Steven J. Charous, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeSteven J. Charous, MDCommunity Empowerment (CE) is a Chicago-based, not-for-profit organization with satellite teams in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Its mission is to save lives and protect…

Tasher 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…

Don’t forget to set aside plenty of time during this year’s AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO to participate in simulation events, which will include a full program of education sessions from Saturday, October 11, through Monday, October 13, as well as the…

The 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…

Daniel Kraft, MD, and Antoinette Esce, MD, on behalf of the Ethics CommitteeEach person has a right to self-determination, which includes decisions they make about their medical care. This underpins the core bioethical principle of autonomy that forms the basis for many of our…

Jacob pitching in a softball tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina.Jacob brings over a decade of association experience to his role at the Academy, where he leads efforts to support through responsive health policy advocacy and practice support. When he's not helping members navigate…

Conner J. Massey, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Colorado, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. He began peer reviewing for the OTO journals through the Resident Reviewer Development Program around five years ago. Since…

Each year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) proudly represents our specialty in one of the most influential policymaking bodies in American medicine: the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD). As the official legislative and policymaking body of…

Help the Academy shape our profession's future by sharing your 2024 compensation data.This focused 2025 compensation survey builds on the AAO-HNS comprehensive 2023 Otolaryngology Workforce Survey and keeps salary data current between our major workforce studies. The AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force…

The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. From the hundreds of research presentations submitted for the 2025 Annual Meeting education program, the Annual Meeting Program Committee…

Arielle Thal, MD, Liana Puscas, MD, and Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, on behalf of the Head and Neck Surgery Education CommitteeAdvanced-stage melanomas are difficult to cure, with high recurrence rates and poor long-term survival. Treatment of resectable cutaneous melanoma has historically included surgical…

Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon)Dr. Myers, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology and Emeritus Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is a Past President of AAO-HNS/F and the founder of the AAO-HNSF…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is pleased to announce the selection of the third class of inductees into the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction. A special thank-you to the Awards Committee, chaired by Albert L…

Tristan M. Tham, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University, plays an integral role for the OTO Journals as an Associate Editor, contributing his expertise and passion for advancing the specialty. Dr. Tham’s journey to this editorial role began as…