Society of University Otolaryngologists—Helping the Specialty Connect and Grow
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the many inequities it exposed, the SUO has spent much of the last year working to ensure our membership has a space to feel welcome and to discuss these issues.
Uttam K. Sinha, MD, MS, President, Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons
Uttam K. Sinha, MD, MS
President, Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the many inequities it exposed, the SUO has spent much of the last year working to ensure our membership has a space to feel welcome and to discuss these issues.
Prior the Covid-19 pandemic, the SUO coordinated with local otolaryngology departments to participate in many Student National Medical Association and Latino Medical Student Association meetings. We secured booths and let the medical students know about our specialty. The hands-on simulators we brought allowed the students to get a feel for the work we do.
We are now focusing on our upcoming SUO/AADO/OPDO Combined Meeting, currently scheduled to be held in person November 12–13 at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix, Arizona. We are hoping to take with us many of the lessons learned over the past year, not only to ensure that we are a safe and welcoming group for our members and council but also to ensure that these lessons are passed on to all academic otolaryngologists. In doing so, this will help all programs across the country, where everyone can thrive regardless of background. Registration for the 2021 SUO/AADO/OPDO Combined Meeting opened in late August. Please visit the SUO website at https://suo-aado.org/ for more information.