Gavin Setzen, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President

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Professionalism and humanitarianism

Throughout history, medicine has advanced faster and faster, and with it the capacity not just to overcome sickness, but to transform the nature of life itself. From the clearly defined conviction of the Hippocratic Oath to the complex, perplexing, and confounding ethical dilemmas of modern-day medicine, we strive to continue to enhance the art, culture, and science of medicine to the benefit of mankind.

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The relentless pursuit of quality and excellence

Collectively, as a unified and diverse Academy, we must continue to engage with all stakeholders, including our specialty societies, academic and private practice otolaryngologists, the ABOto, and others, to pursue our mutual goals of continuously improving research, quality, and safety in otolaryngology education and healthcare provision in the United States and around the world.

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Practice in an era of healthcare disruption

More health systems are feeling the pressure of impending consolidation due to a number of factors, including narrowing margins, tightened net incomes, unpredictable national health policy, costs, increasing regulatory burdens, and time to build a population health infrastructure.

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Come together as one

Come together, as ONE, to celebrate our Global Otolaryngology Community! The AAO-HNSF 2018 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, October 7-10, bringing together thousands of otolaryngologists from around the world.

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Leadership, mentorship, and resilience

We are entering another election cycle at AAO-HNS, and it is gratifying and reassuring to reflect on the well-qualified slate of candidates for leadership positions in our Academy.

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Communication—Be the voice for positive change!

We live in uncertain times in this changing healthcare environment, devoid of any clearly defined direction at the federal level and with little clarity in terms of any transformational national health policy moving forward.

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Strategic planning to maximize value 4U

I am pleased to report that in December 2017, the Academy concluded a successful, invigorating, and effective strategic planning process. The session enabled the organization to make necessary adjustments to ensure that AAO-HNS/F remains a leader in providing you, our members, everything necessary to facilitate your ability to care for patients with ear, nose, throat, head, and neck problems, now and into the future.

Gavin Setzen, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President

Building on success

Every year, I look forward to this issue of the Bulletin for the annual report. This comprehensive review of the current state of our American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and Foundation identifies meaningful accomplishments resulting from the dedication and commitment of our membership and staff.

Gavin Setzen, MD AAO-HNS/F Past President

Your membership and value expectations

Do you value your membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) as much as I do? The clinical practice of medicine has become enormously complicated, and we live in an era of constant flux in the provision of healthcare—especially as it relates to regulatory requirements, socioeconomic and reimbursement challenges, and a plethora of other interjected patient care paradigm burdens.

Gavin Setzen, MD AAO-HNS/F Past President

Re-imagine the future

I am confident in assuring you, every member of this esteemed Academy, that the future of otolaryngology is bright and strong!