Surgical Management of Esophageal Disease
March 18, 2025Douglas C. von Allmen, MD, and Micheal J. Rutter, MDThe following article provides highlights from the authors’ Expert Lecture, “The Surgical Management of Esophageal Disease: The Role of the Otolaryngologist,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. The role of the otolaryngologist…
Stories from the Road: Pope Francis Hospital Boat in the Providence of God
March 18, 2025Lucas Diniz Costa, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeThe amazing healthcare team of the Pope Francis Hospital Ship stands in front of the main ship.The Pope Francis Hospital Ship was officially opened on August 17, 2019, in Belém of Pará, Brazil. The…
Pearls from Your Peers: Pediatric Sleep Disorders
March 18, 2025In recognition of Sleep Awareness Week in March, pediatric otolaryngologist and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education Meredith M. Lind, MD, sat down with pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician Anne E. May, MD, to discuss how to recognize and treat common nonobstructive sleep disorders in…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: R&Q in 2025 and Beyond
March 18, 2025The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes…
What’s on My Mind: How We Can Navigate the AI Era
March 18, 2025Bradford G. Bichey, MD, MPH*See the author’s disclosures at the end of this article.As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain traction in healthcare, it promises to streamline clinical workflows, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and improve patient outcomes. However, the potential for increased efficiency…
Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Burn Pit Exposure
March 10, 2025Avanti Verma, MDThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation “Otolaryngologic Problems Related to Burn Pit Exposure Among US Veterans,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. A webcast of the lecture is also available on OTO Logic…
Turn Down the Volume
March 10, 2025Samuel A. Spear, MD, and John Li, MD, on behalf of the Otology and Neurotology Education Committee*(See author’s disclosures at the end of this article.)A simple quarter turn of the volume knob can mean the difference between safe and harmful sound levels…
Update on Barriers to CI Uptake in Adults
March 10, 2025Jonathan D. Neukam, AuD, Ansley J. Kunnath, BA, Ankita Patro, MD, René H. Gifford, PhD, David S. Haynes, MD, Janice J. Chung, MD, Aaron C. Moberly, MD, and Terrin N. Tamati, PhD, on behalf of the Implantable Hearing Devices CommitteeThe field of adult cochlear implantation…
Developing a Tutorial for Breastfeeding Surgeons
March 10, 2025Carly Clark, MD, and Nikita Gupta, MD, on behalf of the Women in Otolaryngology SectionThe module described here was supported in part by an American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment grant as well as UKHealthCare…
Staff Spotlight: Theresa Nicely
March 10, 2025Theresa Nicely enjoys time with her children and grandchildren.Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Theresa Nicely. An Academy staff veteran of over 13 years, Theresa brings her deep…
Navigating Partner Disability in Private Practice
March 10, 2025Seth J. Kanowitz, MD, and David E. Melon, MD, on behalf of the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS)For more pearls for your practice, leadership discussions, practice management tools, and insights into the future of otolaryngology, register today for the AAO-HNS/F 2025 OTO…
Severe Tinnitus: A Brain Disorder Beyond the Ringing Sound
March 10, 2025Hamid R. Djalilian, MD*, and Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Hearing Committee*See end of article for author disclosures. Strategies to treat tinnitus have historically suffered from a sound therapy-centric focus, viewing the condition as primarily an auditory phenomenon that needs…
Celebrating 15 Years of the Women in Otolaryngology Section
March 10, 2025Amelia F. Drake, MD, Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section Historian, on behalf of the WIO Section Dating back to the late 1800s, women otolaryngologists have been instrumental in establishing the fields of laryngology and otology in the United States, including advancing instrument development and techniques…
Gamification of CME at the 2025 Annual Meeting
March 10, 2025Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is always on the cutting edge of medical education, striving to engage and empower otolaryngologists in their pursuit of excellence. This year, a new approach…
Yes: The Answer Is Still Yes
February 28, 2025Troy D. Woodard, MD AAO-HNS/F PresidentA few days ago, I was asked a thought-provoking question: If I could go back in time and do it all over again, would I still become a physician? And if so, would I still choose otolaryngology…
I Use AI
February 28, 2025(*See author’s disclosures at the end of this article.) Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOI use Word. I use Excel. I use an iPhone. I use social media. I use wearables. I use artificial intelligence (AI…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Parallel Paths to Double Your Impact
February 28, 2025The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes…
David Kearny McDonogh, the First Black Otolaryngologist
February 25, 2025Tiana M. Saak, David A. Gudis MD, Kibwei McKinney MD, Lawrence R. Lustig MD, on behalf of the History and Archives Committee*“Tribute to Dr. David Kearny McDonogh” by Leroy Campbell, 2018. Painting at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.February is Black History Month…
