Published: July 29, 2021Milestone MomentsEach month, AAO-HNS highlights memorable moments in the history of the Academy.1977 Continuing Education exhibit1977 Annual Meeting Scientific exhibit1978 exhibits with 1940 exhibits in left bottom inset1993 exhibits 2016 OTO Experience2019 OTO ExperienceMore from August 2021 – Vol. 40, No. 7With Gratitude for Our Annual MeetingDaniel C. Chelius, MD, Chair, and few members of the Annual Meeting Program Committee share their most memorable moments from the Annual Meeting over the years.LA Locals Welcome the 125th Anniversary Gathering of the Annual MeetingLeaders of otolaryngology in the greater Los Angeles area share recommendations of what to see and do while in LA.Self-Care in HealthcareJoin Neha Sangwan, MD, for an interactive keynote experience during the Opening Ceremony of the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO ExperienceService and Leadership AwardsA special thank you to the membership for all the nominations received for the 2021 AAO-HNS/F service and leadership awards.The OTO ExperienceFor our 125th Anniversary, we’re pulling out all the stops to make the OTO Experience a truly grand one by providing more interactive and one-on-one experiences to enhance your overall attendee experience.Out of Committee: Sleep Disorders | Upper Airway Stimulation: Advances in Patient Selection and Surgical TechniqueUpper airway stimulation (UAS) has provided a dramatic advancement in our ability to manage select patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).From the Education Committees: What Is the Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Surgical Management on Voice and Swallowing?There is an increasing prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the United States, affecting an estimated 25 million Americans. (1)What Is New in Bone Conduction Implant Technology?For patients with conductive hearing loss (CHL), mixed hearing loss (MHL), or single-sided deafness (SSD), conventional hearing aids and contralateral routing of signal (CROS) devices have traditionally served as nonsurgical hearing rehabilitation optionsTech Talk: Framing the Use of TechnologyA practical framework is needed to ensure your staff, resources, and processes are supported with the best use of available technology.Coming Soon! 2021 Annual Meeting Debuts a Video Series on Implicit BiasThe AAO-HNSF is debuting an education video series on implicit bias during the 125th Anniversary Annual Meeting & OTO Experience.Online Simulation and GamificationKyra M. Osborne, MD, is joined by Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, to discuss the benefits of using gaming modules in medical educationSRF and Medical Student Outreach in the Age of COVID-19In 2020, Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) dramatically increased its outreach to students and is proud to showcase two very successful online forums for students who applied to otolaryngology.Now Available! Virtual Global Grand Rounds: From UPPP to NeurostimulationThe second webinar of the AAO-HNSF 2021 Virtual Global Grand Rounds, From UPPP to Neurostimulation—The Role of the Otolaryngologist in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), was held on June 19.Humanitarian Travel Grant: Medical Mission in Guayaquil, EcuadorJason D. Pou, MD, traveled to Guayaquil, Ecuador, in March 2020 with the Global Smile Foundation (GSF) to provide comprehensive craniofacial care to the underserved local population while educating local healthcare teams for future care.OTO Journal 2020 Impact Factor Is Highest EverUnder the leadership of Editor in Chief John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery achieved the highest impact factor in its history.BOG 2021 Practitioner Excellence AwardThe BOG Practitioner Excellence Award recognizes the prototypical clinical otolaryngologist that one wishes to emulate. This year's award recipient is Richard V. Smith, MD.2021 BOG Model Society AwardThe Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership. This year’s recipient is The Harry Barnes Society.2021 YPS IMPACT AwardThe new YPS IMPACT Award recognizes young physicians who are remarkable with regard to the impact they have on education, service to their community, service to their profession, and humanitarian work. This year’s award recipient is Yi-Chun Carol Liu, MD.2021 YPS Model Mentor AwardThe YPS Model Mentor Award recognizes an experienced physician whose expert mentorship played a key role in a young physician’s career. This year’s award recipient is John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA.2021 WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer AwardThe Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award recognizes an individual who has furthered the interests of women in the field of otolaryngology. This year’s award recipient is Nancy M. Young, MD.2021 WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee AwardThe WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award recognizes an outstanding female senior resident or fellow in an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training program. This year's award recipient is Anisha R. Noble, MD, MSWIO He for She AwardIn celebration of male colleagues who support and empower women otolaryngologists in achieving their professional goals, the Section for Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) created a new He for She Award.2021 AAO-HNS/F Committee Excellence Award WinnersThe AAO-HNS/F Committee Excellence Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the overall success of the AAO-HNS/F vision as the global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat care.OTO Experience Exhibitor ListAs of July 20, 2021Valuing One AnotherThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is truly a remarkable organization. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable dedication and commitment of our members and our Academy staff.Announcing the 2021 Hall of Distinction InducteesThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HN/F) announces the selection of the inaugural class of the “Hall of Distinction.”Building a Reliable, Equitable Healthcare Infrastructure for PatientsEven as the positive signs of increased travel, people taking vacations, school openings, return to in-person work, and meetings and in-person gatherings gain momentum, it is critical that we remember and acknowledge the lessons that we paid a high price
