Have You Recently Served on a Humanitarian Mission? The Bulletin Wants to Hear from You!
December 7, 2021The Bulletin’s Spotlight on Humanitarian Efforts recognizes AAO-HNS members who contribute their time and expertise to otolaryngologic patient needs around the globe. These individuals demonstrate integrity and devotion to humanity through a self-giving spirit. They are outstanding models to emulate in fostering…
2021 AAO-HNS/F Annual Report
December 7, 2021OUR VISIONThe global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat patient care.OUR MISSIONWe engage our members and help them achieve excellence and provide high-quality, evidence-informed, and equitable ear, nose, and throat care through professional and public education, research, and health policy…
Education Opportunities: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
December 7, 2021The Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit in OTO Source offers an array of topics from Botox to psychological evaluation of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery candidates. Investigate the free online content at https://www.otosource.org.…
Board of Governors: Empowering Physicians for a More Sustainable Future
December 7, 2021Troy D. Woodard, MD Troy D. Woodard, MDChair, BOGI am honored to serve as the 2021-2022 Chair of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors (BOG). For those of you who are not familiar with the workings of the BOG, we are the grassroots member…
From the Education Committees | Judicious Antibiotic Usage
December 7, 2021Philip G. Chen, MDGeneral Otolaryngology and Sleep Education Committee memberPenicillin was a miracle drug that saved millions of lives during World War II and ever since. However, its risk for misuse was astutely understood when Alexander Fleming, FRS, FRSE, FRCS, warned of the perils of…
ANNUAL MEETING: CALL FOR SCIENCE | Reflections: Inspiration at #OTOMTG21 Lays Groundwork for #OTOMTG22 Call for Science!
December 7, 2021Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDAAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorIn a meeting filled with inspiration at every turn—a deep dive into personal wellness with Neha Sangwan, MD, during the Opening Ceremony; cutting-edge technology demonstrated many times over in the OTO Experience; moving reflections…
125 Strong Campaign Challenge
December 3, 2021Dear Colleagues,As fellow otolaryngologists deeply committed to the future of our specialty, we are writing to ask you to consider making a year-end, tax-deductible gift to the vitally important 125 Strong Campaign in 2021. The AAO-HNS/F means so many things…
2022: New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
December 2, 2021Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F President“I see trees of green, Red roses tooI see them bloom, For me and youAnd I think to myselfWhat a wonderful world” ~Louis ArmstrongDespite the COVID-19 driven chaos that has deeply impacted practice viability and success, we have…
Meet the New AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality: Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH
December 2, 2021Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH “I was originally attracted to the field of otolaryngology because my grandfather was very passionate about cancer care in India,” said Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH. “He was a businessman but when he retired, he spent the next 20 years of his…
Pearls From Your Peers: Updates to the Management of Thyroid Cancer
December 2, 2021What are some important updates to the management of thyroid cancer?Over the past several years, we have made significant changes to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Thyroid Cancer. There are a few important considerations regarding the management of thyroid cancer that should…
