The 12 Days of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Holiday Pearls for Practice: Part 2
December 15, 2025Lyndy J. Wilcox, MD, MMHC, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeThis article, begun earlier this month, offers a lighthearted yet evidence-based look at some common pediatric otolaryngology issues that may appear in your clinic or emergency room this season. From a peanut in…
The 2026 Call for Science Is Now Open!
December 15, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) invites you to submit an education proposal and/or scientific abstract for presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Each fall, the Annual Meeting presents otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons…
Stories from the Road: Microtia Reconstruction in Cambodia
December 15, 2025Sheng Zhou, MD, Amit D. Bhrany, MD, Sam P. Most, MD, and Kathleen C. Y. Sie, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts Committee Sheng Zhou, MDThe effort to provide facial reconstructive surgery in Cambodia started in 2006 as a partnership between Craig S. Murakami…
Medicare Payment Changes in 2026: What It Means for You
December 15, 2025Anna Hall, AAO-HNS Manager, Health Policy & Regulatory AffairsThe recently released Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule includes several important policy changes that will affect how otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons are paid in the coming year. While some of…
From Crisis to Confidence: Tackling Worst-Case Scenarios with Simulation
December 15, 2025Lauren E. Schlegel, MD, Ernest D. Gomez, MD, MTR, Amy S. Whigham, MD, MS-HPEd, Gene Liu, MD, MMM, Richard Goldman, MD, and Katherine R. Kavanagh, MD, on behalf of the Simulation Education CommitteeSince 2018, the Simulation Education Committee (SIMEC) has hosted a "Worst-Case…
PRP Shows Promise for Post-Traumatic Anosmia
December 15, 2025From the AAO-HNSFA new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according to a preliminary study published in the November 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. PRP…
Are You ENT Connect-ed?
December 15, 2025ENT Connect, the Academy’s member-only social networking platform, provides you with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with other otolaryngologists worldwide, collaborate with colleagues on tough cases, and stay up to date with best practices and what’s happening in the…
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…
