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Jason L. Yu, MD, is a sleep surgeon and otolaryngologist at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Yu’s research centers on the use of drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) to investigate the pathophysiology of obstructive…

Reena Dhanda Patil, MD, on behalf of the General Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine Education Committee Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has long been on the otolaryngologist’s radar, but a recent heightened focus on OSA by the medical community at large has brought about an unprecedented…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has published an updated clinical practice guideline for adult sinusitis that revises and expands upon the prior guideline, last updated in 2015. This updated guideline provides clinicians with trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on…

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOThank you for embracing the philosophy of Day One. Over the past eight months, you've trusted me to lead your Academy with this unwavering mentality—one that means we don't relent, we…

Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorIn today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, staying connected to our global otolaryngology community is more important than ever. The pace of medical innovation, the complexity of emerging technologies, and the interconnected nature of modern healthcare mean…

Maria Colandrea, DNP, NP-C, President, Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck NursesIn today’s healthcare environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care is more complex than ever. This is especially true in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, where patients often face multifactorial diagnoses and…

Amanda E. Dilger, MD, and Neelima "Neelu” Tummala, MD, on behalf of the Environmental Sustainability Task Force In the United States, healthcare costs have increased substantially over the last decade while reimbursement rates have declined.1,2 This has created an increasingly challenging financial environment…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is the must-attend event for our specialty. Dive into the hundreds of transformative sessions designed to help you stay up to date on best practices, connect you with leaders in the specialty, and prepare you for…

Mary Jue Xu, MD, Rolvix H. Patterson, MD, Joshua Wiedermann, MD, Taseer F. Din, MD, Samuel Okerosi, MD, David A. Shaye, MD, Andrew N. Goldberg, MD, Johannes Fagan, MBChB, MMed, Samer Al-khudari, MD, Gregory Basura, MD, Robert M. Brody, MD, Ryan H. Belcher, MD…

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…

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…