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March 2026 – Vol. 45, No. 3
Challenges Communicating with Hard of Hearing Patients
Effective communication is essential for safe, ethical, and high-quality medical care. It supports accurate diagnosis, shared decision‑making, treatment adherence, and patient satisfaction.
Leading Edge
From Dubai to Louisville: Why Business Education Can't Wait
The business of medicine represents a critical gap in our collective knowledge, and OTO Forum in Louisville will be the Academy's first step toward filling it.
The ‘Hybrid’ Clinical Workspace: Physicians, Employees, and AI Agents
"Hybrid" no longer means remote versus in-office—it means humans and AI working together to reduce burden and enhance patient care.
Strengthening Our Future: Advancing Prominence of Women in Otolaryngology
The strength of WIO lies not in any single achievement but in the collective dedication of members who believe in a more equitable, innovative, and excellent specialty.
There Is a Science to Scaling Surgical Care—and It’s Not What You Think
The future of otolaryngology is not about asking surgeons to work harder or see more patients indiscriminately. It is about designing systems that reduce unnecessary cognitive load.
Built for Real Practice: OTO Forum 2026 Comes to Louisville
Hear from two physician leaders from the American Medical Association (AMA)—both practicing otolaryngologists and AAO-HNS members.
Stories from the Road: Kenyatta National Hospital
A resident describes his experience volunteering with the Sikiza Society, a humanitarian organization created to expand education, advance research, and improve healthcare in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery across the East African region.
AAO-HNSF Awarded Grant to Advance Age-Friendly Care
New national initiative focuses on hearing loss, fall risk, medication safety, and cognitive health for millions of older Americans.
Apply Now for the AAO-HNSF Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program
Building the next generation of evidence-based leaders in otolaryngology.
New AI Tool Shows Promise in Diagnosing Brain Tumors without Surgery
Study published in OTO Journal demonstrates 97.55% accuracy in distinguishing pituitary macroadenomas from parasellar meningiomas using automated machine learning.
Staff Profile: Uzair Khan, AAO-HNS Advocacy Team Intern
“Since starting my internship, I have learned so much about the legislative process and have been able to contribute to policy work in many different areas.”
