Behind the Peer Review: A Conversation with Star Reviewer Patrick Tassone, MD
May 15, 2025Patrick Tassone, MDPatrick Tassone, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Missouri, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. He began peer reviewing for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2016, and for OTO Open, since its inception in 2017. In…
Protecting Patient Safety and Preserving Physician-Led Care
May 15, 2025Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Coordinator for AdvocacyWhen the 2025 U.S. state legislative sessions kicked off in January, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) anticipated that scope-of-practice measures would be a significant focus of our state…
Voice Disorders in Older Adults Require a Proactive Approach
May 15, 2025Adam R. Szymanowski, MDIn the April Bulletin, we examined presbyphonia and the challenges associated with the aging voice in "Helping Patients Understand and Manage Their Aging Voice." With our June focus on geriatric health, we continue looking at how age-related vocal fold atrophy (ARVA…
A Surprise Around Every Turn: Join Us for #OTOMTG25 in Indianapolis
May 15, 2025Cutting-Edge Education and Research That Can't Be MissedAuthors of the 2024 Scientific Posters present their scientific research during the 2024 Meet the Scientific Authors Showcase.The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is the premier education and networking event for the otolaryngology…
Behind the Curtain: Why Those RUC Surveys in Your Inbox Really Matter
May 13, 2025Have you ever wondered why the Academy keeps asking you to complete those AMA/RUC surveys? You are not alone. Many members see these requests and think, "Another survey? I'll get to it later..." (And later never comes.)But here's the reality about…
Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Management: From Clinic to Operating Room
May 13, 2025Aida Nourbakhsh, MD, PhD, Amber U. Luong, MD, PhD, and Corinna G. Levine, MD, MPHThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation “Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Clinical Management: From Clinic to Operating Room,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO…
Staff Spotlight: Enzo Graniello
May 13, 2025Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Enzo Graniello. Building global connections and friendships everywhere he travels, Enzo is a dynamic force who finds joy in bringing members together and…
Watch | New Video Series: “It Always Starts with the Patient”
May 13, 2025As otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons, we encounter similar words from our patients regularly. In this new video series, we'll explore the profound impacts of our specialty through the lens of those we treat. Meet Liz Haberkorn, MS, MFA, the Academy’s Senior Manager…
Ethics in Practice: Finding Breathing Room
May 13, 2025Megan Gillespie, MD, and Tabitha L. Galloway, MD, on behalf of the Ethics CommitteeTracheostomies are routine consultations for otolaryngologists, yet beneath this clinical familiarity lies a complex web of dilemmas that challenge ethical principles.Tracheostomies in the Intensive Care UnitThe intensive care unit (ICU) is…
Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: The Stuffy Reality of Workforce & Practice Challenges
May 13, 2025In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, visits Eugene G. Brown III, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F President-elect at his practice, Charleston ENT & Allergy in Charleston, South Carolina. The two discuss…
INDY: The Crossroads of Innovation, Excellence, and Convenience for #OTOMTG25
May 13, 2025Get ready to experience the magic of Indianapolis (Indy) this October! The “Circle City” isn't just hosting our AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM—it's embracing it and the thousands of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from around the world with open…
Is There a CRISPR Future for Allergy?
May 13, 2025Christine B. Franzese, MD, Chair, on behalf of the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology CommitteeAvoidance is one of the three mainstays for treating allergic disorders such as allergic rhinitis or food allergy. If you are allergic to certain foods, until recently, the main treatment option was…
Charting Our Course: Your Academy's Strategic Plan
May 12, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOIt's always Day One at your Academy, and our Strategic Plan—the GPS that will guide us for the next decade—exemplifies this mindset perfectly. I'm thrilled to share that the Board…
Join Us in the City Where IT Happens!
May 2, 2025Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorCecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorThe AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM is the “IT” event in 2025 that you must simply experience in person!It will be an otolaryngology takeover in Indianapolis…
Are You Eligible for a Discount or Waiver to Publish Open Access?
May 1, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) publishes two peer-reviewed journals: its flagship journal, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and OTO Open, a “gold” open-access journal, meaning all articles in the latter are immediately freely available to read…
Stay Informed: Advocacy Updates from the AAO-HNS
May 1, 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…
The Power of Mentorship in Shaping Our Specialty
May 1, 2025Mentorship has been one of the most powerful forces in my personal and professional development. Looking back, I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the guidance and generosity of mentors who saw something in me and gave…
Modernizing Your Academy
May 1, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOIt has been approximately one year since I interviewed in person for the role of your EVP/CEO. My message to the Search Committee and my theme throughout my brief tenure has been modernization…
