AAO-HNS Announces Official Slate of Candidates for the 2022 Annual Election
March 1, 2022The AAO-HNS extends sincere appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Nominating Committee for their careful and meaningful deliberation of nominees to present the 2022 official slate of candidates below:President-ElectDouglas D. Backous, MDLance A. Manning, MDAt-Large Directors (Academic)Yuri Agrawal…
SECTION SPOTLIGHT: Young Physician Section | From Residency to Practice: Providing Opportunities for Exploration of Options
February 28, 2022Yi-Chun Carol Liu, MD, MSChair, Young Physicians SectionSpring is an exciting time for graduating residents and fellows as they start looking for jobs as an attending otolaryngologist. However, it can also be nerve-racking at the same time if a trainee facing impending graduation…
Reflections of an AAO-HNS Medical Student Travel Grant Recipient
February 28, 2022Luis Miguel Rubio, MS4Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Class of 2022 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, it has affected our ability to gather for celebrations, concerts, festivals, and professional conferences. I was at the end of my second year in…
Set Your Sights on Philly for #OTOMTG22
February 28, 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, plays host to the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 10-14. The City of Brotherly Love is known for a rich history with iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and diverse neighborhoods—it is a city that has something for everyone. Philadelphia…
Truth in Numbers: Biostatistics for the Otolaryngologist Clinician
February 28, 2022Diego A. Preciado, MD, PhDOne need not be proficient in running statistical software, nor have a master’s degree in epidemiology or public health, to understand most of what is needed for critical interpretation of clinical data. With increasing awareness and a generalized emphasis regarding…
WIO’s Continued Focus on Wellness
February 8, 2022Priya D. Krishna, MDWIO ChairPriya D. Krishna, MD, WIO ChairWIO Day is right around the corner on March 8 and the ideal time to recognize our colleagues, not only for the amazing work they do but in how they help, advise, and mentor other women…
Education Opportunities in Pediatrics
February 8, 2022Explore the OTO Source Pediatric Otolaryngology Unit and select from multiple modules and surgical videos covering topics from genetic testing through other conditions, such as adenotonsillar disease, pediatric rhinosinusitis, deep neck space infections, and more. All resources are free and available at www.otosource.org.…
Call for IAB Chair-Elect Nominees
February 8, 2022Are you interested in holding a global leadership position within the Academy, or can you recommend a colleague? The AAO-HNS is seeking nominees to serve as Chair-elect of the International Advisory Board (IAB) starting on October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, and…
World Hearing Day: To Hear for Life, Listen with Care!
February 8, 2022The World Health Organization founded World Hearing Day to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care throughout the world. World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3. Looking for materials to share with your patients…
Top 100 CPT Codes
February 8, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery has prepared new resources for members outlining the Top 100 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes reported by providers with the subspecialty designation of “4-Otolaryngology” within the Medicare enrollment database. Two charts are now available:2022…
AAO-HNS/F HONORARY AWARDS
February 8, 2022Online applications are being accepted for the Academy’s various recognitions of outstanding physicians, committees, and societies that have gone above and beyond this past year. Visit www.entnet.org/awards for additional information on each award, including past recipients and submission criteria and to…
Call for Simulation Abstracts Coming Soon!
February 8, 2022Do you have an innovative simulator model or simulation activity that you would like to share with the otolaryngology community? The Academy is now accepting proposals to be considered for presentation at the Simulation Reception & Showcase held during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO…
#BOGMTG22 Features Keynote Presentation by Kate Stewart Raise Your Voice: Paving the Path for an Equitable Future
February 8, 2022Kate StewartVice President and General Manager, ENT, StrykerThe AAO-HNS/F Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting is featuring a keynote presentation by Kate Stewart, Vice President and General Manager, ENT for Stryker, on the topic of pay parity in healthcare. In an interview with the…
CPG: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) Key Action Statements (KASs)
February 8, 2022KAS 1: OME OF SHORT DURATION: (recommendation against)Clinicians should not perform tympanostomy tube insertion in children with a single episode of OME of less than 3 months’ duration, from the date of onset (if known) or from the date of diagnosis (if onset is…
FEBRUARY IS KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH | COVID-19 in Children: Severity, Sequelae, and Vaccine Update
February 7, 2022James M. Ruda, MD, Committee Chair-electMathieu Bergeron, MD, Committee memberHeather C. Herrington, MD, Committee ChairNote: This article includes data current at the date of publication. Since early 2019, the world has witnessed the rise of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that has culminated into…
UPDATE! Tympanostomy Tubes in Children
February 7, 2022Adapted from the February 2022 Supplement to Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Read the CPG update at otojournal.org and find all supplemental materials at www.entnet.org/CPGtymp-tubes-update.Insertion of tympanostomy tubes is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children in…
From the Education Committees: Management of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules
February 7, 2022Meredith Merz Lind, MD, Chair, Pediatric Otolaryngology Education CommitteeWhile less common in children than adults, thyroid nodules are present in 1%-5% of people under 18 years of age. Additionally, pediatric thyroid nodules are more likely to be malignant, with 22%-26% of them cancerous…
#BOGMTG22 - Keeping You Connected
February 4, 2022Troy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsTroy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsWe will gather together virtually for a second year in a row on April 9 for the AAO-HNS/F 2022 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting. Whether you participate from your home or…
