Published: December 9, 2016

2017 Brandeis AAO-HNS-ACS Scholarship available

The Health Policy award is open to surgeons who are Members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

The Health Policy award is open to surgeons who are Members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 60, on the date that the completed application is filed. The award is to be used to support the recipient during the period of the scholarship. Indirect costs are not paid to the recipient or to the recipient’s institution.
The awardee is required to attend the AAO-HNS/F Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting in March 2018.
Full requirements for the ACS/AAO-HNS scholarship are also posted on the ACS website at facs.org and the AAO-HNS website at entnet.org/content/health-policy-scholarship.

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Updated Clinical Practice Guideline: Earwax (Cerumen Impaction)

Adapted from the January 2017 Supplement to Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Read the guideline at otojournal.org. (Available after January 3, 2017.)

In Memoriam

In memoriam

We recognize the passing of the following Members in 2016 (as of November 17).

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2017 and 2018 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience events

Join colleagues, otolaryngologists, medical experts, and health professionals from around the world in Chicago, IL, for the Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 10-13, 2017.

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Board of Governors: Spirited New Year’s resolutions

As we in the Northeast brace ourselves for yet another winter, replete with frigid temperatures and blustery snowfalls, we see the hopes and dreams of the new year, 2017, on the horizon.

James C. Denneny III, MD AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO

Navigating future reform

Our December/January Bulletin gives me a chance to look into the future, while reviewing the last year, to recognize key concerns affecting otolaryngology. Our Annual Report in this issue details the breadth and depth of our programs and business units designed to address Members’ needs.

Gregory W. Randolph, MD AAO-HNS/F Past President

Gender and strength

I know something of strong women. My wife of 33 years, Lorraine Randolph, is my guiding light, providing guidance and the blessings of our children, Greg Jr., Benjamin, and Madeline. When I am unsure, I ask Lorraine. Francis Randolph, my mother, now 93, single-handedly, in an alcoholic household, raised four children while teaching full-time.