2025 AAO-HNS Annual Election Official Slate of Candidates
February 25, 2025Please review the official slate of candidates. Check back in April when the candidate statements are available. The ballot opens in May for you to cast your vote for the future leadership of the Academy.President-ElectDaniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDCherie-Ann O. Nathan, MDAt…
Stories from the Road: Building Human Capacity in Vietnam with REI
February 25, 2025Harold S. Pine, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeResource Exchange International (REI) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to “build people to build nations.” Through the expertise of permanent staff and short-term teams, REI plays a unique role in building…
Patient and Family Advocacy in Cleft and Craniofacial Care
February 25, 2025Siva Chinnadurai, MD, MPH, Rajanya S. Petersson, MD, and Brianne B. Roby, MD, on behalf of the Otolaryngology Cleft and Craniofacial CommitteeOtolaryngology has a long history of advocating to improve the lives of our patients, often through development of new treatment techniques, drugs, and technologies…
Palatal Surgery: Expanding Options for Pediatric Sleep Apnea Treatment
February 25, 2025James M. Ruda, MD, and Cristina M. Baldassari, MDThe following article provides highlights from the authors’ Expert Lecture of the same title, presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. A webcast of the lecture is also available on OTO Logic, the AAO…
NEW | Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Being Authentic in Otolaryngology
February 25, 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…
Managing Chronic Aspiration in Adults
February 25, 2025Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, MD, and Priya Krishna, MDChronic aspiration is a life-threatening condition commonly experienced by the older population, head and neck cancer patients, and patients with neurological disorders. Managing chronic aspiration is a multidisciplinary effort and, as otolaryngologists, we play a crucial…
Be Part of #KidsENT Health Month
February 25, 2025The Academy has developed Kids ENT Health Month resources for members that can be shared with patients to help spread awareness on various pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions and treatments.Be part of #KidsENT Health Month and share the messaging and graphics on your…
Perspective: Advocacy Is Not an Option
February 25, 2025Annette M. Pham, MD, Chair of the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS)Advocacy is not an option; it’s an obligation. Fundamentally, advocacy is what physicians and surgeons already do when upholding the ethical and professional standards of practicing medicine—our implied agreement and understanding…
Stay Informed: Advocacy Updates from the AAO-HNS
February 12, 2025Advocacy is at the heart of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s mission to protect and advance the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery for members and their patients. Whether combating harmful insurance policies, supporting state-level legislative efforts, mobilizing…
Sweeping Away Poor Sleep Habits
February 3, 2025Stephen R. Chorney, MD, MPH, Michael A. DeMarcantonio, MD, and Lilun Li, MD, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeOtolaryngologists play a crucial role in managing sleep-related breathing disorders in children, but their expertise should extend beyond anatomic and surgical considerations. Many pediatric sleep…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Strength in Numbers for Advocacy
February 3, 2025The 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 a…
Ethics in Practice: Physicians’ Role in Environmental Health
February 3, 2025Raisa Tikhtman, MD, on behalf of the Ethics CommitteeNo matter your worldview, it is impossible to escape the reality of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that 3.3 to 3.6 billion people live in “highly vulnerable” global regions, which face…
Button Battery Updates for the Otolaryngologist
February 3, 2025Kara Meister, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee ChairButton battery ingestion poses a significant risk to pediatric patients, with the potential to cause severe esophageal, vascular, and airway injuries due to rapid tissue damage. The role of the otolaryngologist in button battery injury and safety is…
What’s in a Logo?
February 3, 2025The Academy’s Creative Services Director, Jackie Cole, explains the meaning behind the colors and design of this year’s Annual Meeting logo. Can you spot the hidden message?More than just a design, a logo is a visual narrative that captures the essence of…
Innovations in Pediatric Hearing Loss Management
February 3, 2025Albert H. Park, MD, John A. Germiller, MD, PhD, Eliot Shearer, MD, PhD, and Kristan P. Alfonso, MDThis article is designed to update the comprehensive otolaryngologist on innovations in pediatric hearing loss management and is based on a Panel Presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2024…
Staff Spotlight: Jenel Lansang, MSN, RN
February 3, 2025Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Jenel Lansang, MSN, RN, Senior Manager of Reg-ent Quality and Performance Measurement. One of the newest Academy staff members, Jenel brings almost…
Pearls from Your Peers: Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness (SSD)
February 3, 2025What defines single-sided deafness (SSD), and what are the causes in children?Single-sided deafness is defined by unilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with a contralateral normal hearing ear. Adults and children with SSD are unable to receive binaural cues that…
The State of the Workforce: Pediatric Otolaryngology
February 3, 2025Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force and Craig Derkay, MD, Chair of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) Workforce & Compensation CommitteeThe last few years have been an exciting time for the AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force. With…
