Out of Committee: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PSQI) | Equitable Head and Neck Cancer Care
October 7, 2021Evan M. Graboyes, MD, MPH; Carol M. Lewis, MD, MPH; John D. Cramer, MD; Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhDThe delivery of equitable care is a pillar of quality according to the National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine).1 Equitable care delivery is also a…
2021 YPS Model Mentor Award
September 16, 2021The YPS Model Mentor Award recognizes an experienced physician whose expert mentorship played a key role in a young physician’s career. John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBAThis year’s awardee is John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA. He is the dean of the University…
World Sinus Health Awareness Day: September 29
September 15, 2021What Is World Sinus Health Awareness Day? This public education campaign is designed to inform and educate patients around the world about the causes of their nasal and sinus symptoms as well as how they can improve these and when they should seek additional specialized…
#OTOMTG21: New for 2021
September 15, 2021125 Anniversary MuseumA historical walk through of 125 years of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation, with milestone moments, otolaryngology discovery, inventions, and more! Great DebatesA PRO versus CON debate with invited speakers and experts in the field on…
Society of University Otolaryngologists—Helping the Specialty Connect and Grow
September 13, 2021Uttam K. Sinha, MD, MS, President, Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck SurgeonsUttam K. Sinha, MD, MSPresident, Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck SurgeonsThe mission of the Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons (SUO) is to provide for the exchange of…
Annual Meeting Reflections
September 13, 2021"One of my favorite parts of our specialty is the people—I absolutely adore my otolaryngology colleagues. Every year, I look forward to seeing friends from all subspecialties and from all around the country at the Annual Meeting. Not seeing everyone last year in…
Program Spotlight: Late Breaking Orals
September 13, 2021The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Committee recognizes that the results of some exciting research, such as COVID-19-related research, may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting program, the committee accepted…
Best of Orals Showcases Expertise Across the Specialty
September 13, 2021A large number of abstracts are submitted for presentation at the Annual Meeting. They undergo a rigorous peer review evaluation, with each one being assessed by five to seven different reviewers. The abstracts are ranked based on subspecialty. Then, based on the rankings, all the…
Foundation Education | Digital Learning Soars to New Levels
September 13, 2021Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM, AAO-HNSF Coordinator for EducationAt the time of my last September Bulletin update, Foundation education had just launched the first section of FLEX—our new flagship education product developed to replace the Home Study Course that was retired after more…
Out of Committee: Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee | COVID-19 Vaccines and Otolaryngology: What Your Patients Should Know
September 13, 2021OREBM Committee members: Daniel C. O’Brien, MD; Kevin J. Contrera, MD, MPH; Habib G. Zalzal, MD; and Michael J. Brenner, MD*Information in this article is up to date as of June 30, 2021.*The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2…
From the Education Committees | Going into Independent Private Practice in a Rapidly Consolidating Practice World
September 13, 2021Stephen P. Cragle, MD, Member, and Lance A. Manning, MD, Chair, Practice Management Education CommitteeWhile there are different and important academic and non-academic medical practice models that serve patients in various settings and fulfill varying roles in providing healthcare, private practice has been the…
Plan Your Conference Experience: Agenda Now Available
September 13, 2021The OTO community will reunite live October 3-6 in Los Angeles, California, for the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience for groundbreaking education, dynamic networking, and a celebration of the Academy’s 125th anniversary. View the conference agenda today to browse a listing…
Experience #OTOMTG21 Virtually!
September 12, 2021Over 60 Hours of Live-streamed Education in the Virtual PlatformStreamed Sunday through TuesdayGuest LecturesSunday, October 3 — 2:00 - 3:00 PM (PT) John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics: Health Equity as the Bullseye of the Quadruple Aim: A Social and Moral ImperativeMonday, October…
NEW! Private Practice Study Group: Giving Private Practitioners a Strong Voice and Community
September 12, 2021James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Ken Yanagisawa, MD, AAO-HNS/F President-electIn response to the ongoing, persistent challenges to maintaining a well-run medical practice that are increasing and expanding every year, AAO-HNS leadership included…
