The State of the Workforce: Advanced Practice Providers in Otolaryngology
May 19, 2025Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBA, Chair, on behalf of the Workforce Task ForceGain valuable insights from the recent 2022 and 2023 Otolaryngology Workforce reports, including evolving trends, access disparities, and strategies to address future challenges.The integration of advanced practice providers (APPs) into otolaryngology care…
Behind the Peer Review: Conversations with Star Reviewers
May 19, 2025Janet S. Choi, MD, MPHJanet S. Choi, MD, MPH, assistant professor of clinical otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. She began peer reviewing for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…
Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome
May 19, 2025Lyndsay L. Madden, DO, and Kathryn W. Ruckart, MS, CCC-SLPCough hypersensitivity syndrome (CHS) represents a significant clinical concern characterized by a troublesome cough in response to low-level stimuli that would not typically provoke such a response in healthy individuals. This syndrome encompasses various…
Manténgase Preparado: Qué Saber para Practicar Durante una Emergencia
May 19, 2025Charles Juarbe, MD, en nombre del Comité PanamericanoCharles Juarbe, MD, otorrinolaringólogo del Edif Médico Santa Cruz, Puerto Rico, y miembro del Comité Panamericano.Los desastres naturales pueden afectarnos a todos, interrumpiendo tanto nuestras vidas personales como nuestras prácticas médicas. La gravedad y la naturaleza de…
Registration Is Now Open for #OTOMTG25!
May 19, 2025Join thousands of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from around the world at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ October 11–14 in Indianapolis. Register today to take advantage of discounted early bird rates.With an unmatched education program of more than 500…
Second Victims in Otolaryngology
May 19, 2025Heather M. Weinreich, MD MPH, Stephanie A. Joe, MD, Noel Jabbour, MD, and Soham Roy, MD, MMMThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation “Second Victims in Otolaryngology: Protecting Yourself from a Growing Epidemic,” presented at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual…
Incorporating Allergy into the Busy Otolaryngology Practice
May 19, 2025Matthew W. Ryan, MD, Michael P. Platt, MD, and Cecelia Damask, DOThe 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…
Stay Current with OTO Journal Monthly Podcasts
May 19, 2025The AAO-HNSF flagship journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery offers podcasts covering the full spectrum of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery topics. Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts roughly 30-minute discussions of each month's featured article, bringing together the…
Building Bridges in Pakistan
May 19, 2025Swar Vimawala, MD, PGY-5 resident at Cooper Medical School, Rowan UniversityAs I settle back into the familiar routine of residency life, I am now able to truly reflect on an inspiring and fulfilling surgical trip to the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, and grasp…
Balancing Medical Practice and Entrepreneurship
May 15, 2025Yelizaveta "Lisa" Shnayder, MD, Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSc, Jennifer A. Villwock, MD, and Elizabeth J. Franzmann, MDThe following article provides highlights from and expands upon the Panel Presentation "Key to a Successful Side Hustle: Balancing the Continued Practice of Medicine with Entrepreneurship," presented at…
Staff Spotlight: Meghan Callahan
May 15, 2025Meghan (left) and colleague, Beth Burchill, all dressed up for an event industry networking reception.Welcome to our monthly Staff Spotlight, where we recognize the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at the Academy. This month, we feature Meghan Callahan. With her exceptional organizational skills and…
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…
