AI in ENT: What You Should Know
July 9, 2025Brian D’Anza, MD, and N. Scott Howard, MD, Medical Informatics Committee membersArtificial intelligence or AI is all the rage these days. From ChatGPT to natural language processing (NLP) to radiomics and everything in between, as otolaryngologists, we are faced with learning how to use…
Announcing the 2024 Hall of Distinction Inductees
July 9, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is pleased to announce the selection of the third class of inductees into the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction. A special thank-you to the Awards Committee, chaired by Albert L…
Why Peer Review: An Interview with Associate Editor Tristan M. Tham, MD
July 9, 2025Tristan M. Tham, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University, plays an integral role for the OTO Journals as an Associate Editor, contributing his expertise and passion for advancing the specialty. Dr. Tham’s journey to this editorial role began as…
Button Battery Updates for the Otolaryngologist
July 9, 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…
Call for Contributions: Share Your Voice with the Bulletin
July 9, 2025The Bulletin, the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F), represents the expertise, perspectives, and stories of its members. We invite you to contribute by submitting articles, topic inquiries, or multimedia content, either…
Inquiries and Submissions
July 9, 2025The Bulletin, the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F), represents the expertise, perspectives, and stories of its members. We invite you to contribute by submitting articles, topic inquiries, or multimedia content, either…
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Combined Budget
July 7, 2025The Finance and Investment Subcommittee (FISC) reviewed and approved the proposed budget, submitted by management. The Secretary-Treasurer presented this budget to the Executive Committees (ECs) of the AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors (BODs) for the fiscal year July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026…
Going Farther Together: Industry Partnerships
July 4, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This quote, often attributed to African wisdom, has fundamentally shaped my approach toward our industry partnerships.One…
Update Your Find an ENT Profile
June 30, 2025Keep your Member Profile Updated for Patients on “Find an ENT”All active members and fellows who are not retired or in training are automatically listed in the Academy’s “Find an ENT” feature that allows patients to find you. Update your “Find an ENT…
Score Big at the #OTOMTG25 Presidents' Reception
June 30, 2025Join us for the most exciting networking event of the year as the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO brings colleagues together in the iconic home of the Indianapolis Colts!The Academy is thrilled to announce an extraordinary Presidents' Reception that promises to be…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Now Available to Individual Physicians and Healthcare Team Members
June 30, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is excited to announce the expanded availability of its groundbreaking Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC) program. Originally designed for residency training programs, this comprehensive education platform is now accessible to individual physicians, both domestic…
Enjoy Your Life: A Gentle Reminder to Savor the Moment
June 30, 2025Troy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentThis year has been heavy. I’ve lost more friends, colleagues, and family members than I ever imagined I would in such a short time. At the same time, I’m watching other people I care about slowly burn…
AAO-HNS/F Seeks Coordinator for Member Engagement
June 16, 2025A Strategic Leadership OpportunityThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator for Member Engagement. This leadership role provides strategic direction on key member volunteer opportunities and engagement, including committees…
Pediatric Dysphagia: An Otolaryngologic Perspective
June 16, 2025Pamela A. Mudd, MD, MBA, and Nancy M. Bauman, MDThe following article provides key insights from the Panel Presentation “Pediatric Dysphagia: Unraveling the Swallow With Otolaryngology, Gastroenterology, and Speech-Language Pathology Considerations,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM. A webcast of…
Breaking Down Silos at #OTOMTG25
June 16, 2025Eric Lamarre, MD, on behalf of the Annual Meeting Program CommitteeEric Lamarre, MD, serves as section head of head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery at the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is also a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, helping…
Advocacy's Powerful Path Forward: Amplifying Our Collective Voice Beyond the OTO Forum
June 16, 2025Academy members from across the country gathered in Alexandria, Virginia, in late April for the second annual AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum. This signature event, which saw a 40% increase in attendees this year, is designed to highlight current trends and challenges to advance the…
Visiting the Dennis G. Pappas Historical Collections
June 16, 2025Megan A. Noonan, BS, and Glenn Isaacson, MD, on behalf of the History and Archives CommitteesDrs. Dennis G. Pappas Sr. (left) and Jr. at the UAB Historical Library.Dennis G. Pappas, Sr., MD, is among the outstanding historians of otolaryngology. Now 94, he was one…
Behind the Peer Review: A Conversation with Marco Antonio Figueroa-Morales, MD, MSc, MEd
June 16, 2025Marco Antonio Figueroa-Morales, MD, MSc, MEd, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. He is a general otolaryngologist based in Mexico City who has been reviewing for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery since 2012, and for OTO Open since 2017. Dr. Figueroa…
