Published: August 30, 2021

#OTOMTG21: New for 2021

Check out what's new at the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

125 Anniversary Museum
A historical walk through of 125 years of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation, with milestone moments, otolaryngology discovery, inventions, and more! 

Great Debates
A PRO versus CON debate with invited speakers and experts in the field on timely and relevant topics to the global otolaryngology community and patient care. 

ENTrepreneur Faceoff
Teams looking for collaborators, advisors, feedback, or funding will present ideas, projects, or start-ups with a focus on digital health, medical device, diagnostic, or drug innovation.

Hall of Distinction Lecture and Reception
The Awards Task Force, chaired by Al Merati, MD, selected 12 individuals to recognize for their life-long contributions to the Academy, the specialty, and patient care. Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, AAO-HNS/F President, will lead the attending inductees in a panel discussion titled, “How Can the Past Inform the Future?”

Legacy of Excellence
Get your copy, hot off the presses, of the sequel to Century of Excellence. Not only does it detail the past 25 years of the AAO-HNS/F history, but it also outlines milestone moments from our robust and rich 125-year history.  Get your copy signed by Past Presidents at our pre-arranged book signings or in your encounters throughout the meeting. 

Medical minds from around the globe and all subspecialties will connect in ONE location for cutting-edge education at #OTOMTG21. Register today and start planning your Annual Meeting experience at https://www.entnet.org/events/annual-meeting/

More from September 2021 – Vol. 40, No. 8
Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education
Foundation Education | Digital Learning Soars to New Levels
Our new flagship education product, Home Study Group update product, FLEX, takes off with great heights as thousands of members subscribe to valuable tools and resources at their fingertips.
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125 Strong Campaign | Invest in the Future of Otolaryngology Education—Making Learning Fun, Challenging, and Rewarding
Since its founding 125 years ago, the AAO-HNSF has been devoted to the education of its members. Education has been, and must continue to be, a pillar of the AAO-HNSF.
Private Practice
NEW! Private Practice Study Group: Giving Private Practitioners a Strong Voice and Community
The BOD Executive Committee has approved a Private Practice Study Group (PPSG) that should result in the formation of the Academy’s fourth section, the Section of Private Practitioners, following successful completion of the necessary requirements.
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Experience #OTOMTG21 Virtually!
Over 60 Hours of Live-streamed Education in the Virtual Platform
Best Of Orals Showcases Expertise
Best of Orals Showcases Expertise Across the Specialty
A large number of abstracts are submitted for presentation at the Annual Meeting. They undergo a rigorous peer review evaluation, with each one being assessed by five to seven different reviewers.
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Annual Meeting Reflections
Nausheen Jamal, MD, Chair of the Young Physicians Section, and Cecelia Damask, MD, Annual Meeting Program Committee Member, share their thoughts on the importance of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
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Program Spotlight: Late Breaking Orals
The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Committee recognizes that the results of some exciting research, such as COVID-19-related research, may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline.
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Plan Your Conference Experience: Agenda Now Available
The OTO community will reunite live October 3-6 in Los Angeles, California, for the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience for groundbreaking education, dynamic networking, and a celebration of the Academy’s 125th anniversary.
Covid Response
AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
August 12, 2021—The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) are implementing a policy that will require full COVID-19 vaccination of all participants of the 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience.
AAO-HNSF Coordinators for International Affairs, a rich legacy of leadership
Building a Global Community: Enliven, Enrich, Engage
For the past four years, it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the Coordinator for International Affairs.
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From the Education Committees | Going into Independent Private Practice in a Rapidly Consolidating Practice World
Independent private practice is an essential part of the healthcare system. Autonomy in decision-making afforded by independent private practice is vital, preventing physician burnout and allowing for customized, personal care to patients.
Covid Vaccine
Out of Committee: Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee | COVID-19 Vaccines and Otolaryngology: What Your Patients Should Know
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has placed a significant strain on the medical community over the past year and a half. In late 2020, the first vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 received emergency authorization.
Pearls From Peers
Pearls from your Peers | Post-COVID Smell Loss
Cristina Cabrera-Muffly is joined by Anne Getz, MD, to discuss the aftereffects of smell loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Nausheen Jamal, MD
Young Physicians Section (YPS) | AAO-HNS YPS General Assembly 2021
As a section, we have striven throughout the year to highlight inclusive diversity and leadership—both within the YPS and beyond—and we are delighted to incorporate this theme into the planning for this year’s General Assembly.
Uttam K. Sinha, MD, MS President, Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons
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.
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Humanitarian Travel Grant: Surgical Outreach Program for Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in Bolivia
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