Published: November 29, 2022

2021-2022 AAO-HNS/F Committee Highlights

Committees are the lifeblood of the AAO-HNS/F and a great way for members to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the specialty.

2021-2022 AAO-HNS/F Committee Highlights

The AAO-HNS/F Committees continued to advance the otolaryngology specialty throughout the 2021-2022 term. The committees are the lifeblood of the AAO-HNS/F and a great way for members to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the specialty. The committees met during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience and discussed achievements during the past year and planned for 2023. Highlights from some of the committees during the 2021-2022 term are available below. To view a list of current 2022-2023 committee members, go to www.entnet.org/committees. Share your efforts and insights by volunteering on a committee. To apply to join an AAO-HNS/F Committee, visit www.entnet.org/committees and complete the application before December 31.

STANDING COMMITTEE

Ethics Committee Highlights 2021-2022

Roger D. Cole, MD, MA, Chair 2018-2022

Presented at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

What Matters in the End: Otolaryngologic End of Life Care, cosponsored with the Young Physicians Section
Debating Cost-Effective Head and Neck Surgery, cosponsored with the Microvascular Committee
Presented John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics: “Reflections on Our Profession in the Face of an Ongoing Pandemic” delivered by Andrew G. Shuman, MD, HEC-C, Chair-elect, during the Opening Ceremony, 2022 Annual Meeting

Position Statement/ Published Commentary

Position Statement: Vaccination Status and Obligation to Provide Care
COVID-19 Vaccines and Professional Obligations for Otolaryngologists By Norman Hogikyan, MD, and Andrew G. Shuman, MD, July 2022, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 167, Issue 1

ACADEMY COMMITTEES

Airway and Swallowing Committee

Gregory A. Grillone, MD, Chair 2020-2022
Robbi A. Kupfer, MD, Chair 2022-2024

Sponsored/Cosponsored the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience Activities:

Avoiding & Managing the Challenging Airway – A Team Approach
Chronic Aspiration: What Are My Options?
Clinical Utility of High-Resolution Manometry: How to Integrate into Your Practice
COVID-Related Otolaryngology Implications
Zenker’s Diverticulum: Do You Have All the Tools?
Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Contributed an article to the June 2022 Bulletin:

Dysphagia and Anterior Cervical Osteophytes by Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, MD, and Hayley Born, MD

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee

Cecelia Damask, DO, Chair 2021-2023

Participated in the following sessions at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Allergy: It's Not Just the Nose!

Moderator: Christopher Brook, MD; Panelists: Jacob Noordzij, MD, Kaashif Eazazuddin, DO, Peter Weber

Update on the Management of Nasal Polyposis Using FESS, Biologics, and Biomarkers

Moderator: Cecelia Damask, DO; Panelists: Matthew Ryan, MD, Sarah Wise, MD, MSCR

Released three podcasts on the AAO-HNS’ official podcast app, FrequENTcy:

What's Important from the CRSwNP Biologics Trials featuring James “Whit” Mims, MD, and Joshua M. Levy, MD, MPH
CRS and Type 2 Inflammation featuring Christine Franzese, MD, and Michael P. Platt, MD
IgE vs. Eosinophil featuring Matthew W. Ryan, MD, and Cecelia Damask, DO

Contributed the article “Allergy and Otolaryngology Just Go Better Together” by Cecelia Damask, DO, and Matthew W. Ryan, MD in the April issue of the Bulletin
Joined the Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Clinical Practice Guideline Panel

Complementary/Integrative Medicine Committee

Nathan J. Gonik, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Participated in the following sessions at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

How to Create a Wellness Curriculum at Your Institution

Moderator: Todd E. Falcone, MD
Panelists: Ashley Agan, MD, Katherine Kavanagh, MD, Noriko Yoshikawa, MD

Acupuncture in ENT: A Primer for Otolaryngologists

Moderator: Chau Nguyen, MD
Panelists: Marilene Wang, MD, and Malcolm Taw, MD

Credentials and Membership Committee

Susan D. McCammon, MD, Chair 2018-2023

Launched survey to gauge the success of the mENTor Connect mentorship program in its first year
Assisted the Academy’s membership team write and review key renewal messaging for multiple campaigns

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Erynne A. Faucett, MD, Chair 2020-2024

Recipient of a 2021 Committee of Excellence Award
Created the Implicit Bias Video Series, awarded the Gold Prize in the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Category, the EXCEL Extra Best in Show Award by the Software and Information Industry Association, and APEX Grand award
Awarded and mentored five student recipients of the URM Away Rotation Grants, a record number
Awarded two Harry Barnes Travel Grants to the Annual Meeting; one recipient contributed a Bulletin article on the experience of participating in person at the Annual Meeting
Published Bulletin articles on the topics of “Diverse Journeys to Otolaryngology” and “Increasing Otolaryngology Diversity through Mentorship.”

Equilibrium Committee

Bruce L. Fetterman, MD, Chair, 2021-2023

Contributed an article to the October 2022 Bulletin on “Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD): More Than a Diagnosis of Exclusion”
Received a request from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine for peer-reviewers for a CPG on Acute Dizziness in the Emergency Department, which is currently under review
At the Annual Meeting 2022 in Philadelphia, the committee members discussed and proposed the following topics for future submissions:

Pediatric Vestibular Assessment
Guiding the Emergency Work-Up of Dizziness
Fall Prevention: The Role of the Otolaryngologist
The Pharmacology of the Dizzy Patient

Geriatric Otolaryngology Committee

Cameron C. Wick, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Participated in the following sessions at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Pearls of Aging Voice Management
Chronic Aspiration: What Are My Options?
Hearing Loss & Dementia: What’s the Connection? What Can We Do about It?
Older Head and Neck Cancer Patients: To Operate or Not to Operate?
Options for Treatment of Glottic Gap

Contributed articles in the October 2021 and June 2022 Bulletin, including:
“Psychosocial Aspects of Balance Disorders in the Geriatric Population” by Sean P. Holmes, MD, and Gauri Mankekar, MD, PhD
“Geriatric Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program” by Cameron Wick, MD, and Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD
Continued to work in partnership with the American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology (ASGO), including its ongoing webinar series

Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology Committee

Rodney J. Taylor, MD, MSPH, Chair 2021-2023

Participated in the following sessions at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Controversies in Parotid Surgery: Is There Evidence?
Cancer Immunotherapy 101
White Lesions of the Oral Cavity: How Should These Be Managed?
Cancer Immunotherapy 102
10 Hot Topics in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
p16+ (HPV+) OPSCC: A Surgical Approach to Management

Hearing Committee

Oliver F. Adunka, MD, Chair 2019-2022
Craig A. Buchman, MD, Chair 2022-2024

Discussed plans to submit public comments to CMS Final Rule on Cochlear Implant Candidacy
Reviewed and submitted comments to the AMA on their proposal to alter the Tinnitus section of the AMA Guides to Disability
Contributed the Bulletin article titled “Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss,” published September 2022
Submitted an article related to the Position Statement on state benchmarks for Early Childhood Hearing Health.
Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Hearing Loss & Dementia: What’s the Connection? What Can We Do About It?
Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness; Optimizing Outcomes

Imaging Committee

Russell B. Smith, MD, Chair 2018-2022
Michael J. Persky, MD Chair 2022-2024

Began development of education materials focusing on ultrasound imaging to fill a gap in current resources available to otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons

Implantable Hearing Device Committee

Fred Telischi, MEE, MD, Chair 2018-2022
J. Thomas Roland, Jr., MD, Chair 2022-2024

Submitted a new Position Statement topic on Cochlear Implant Candidacy for Children with Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss (Accepted July 2021)
Article in the press on determining candidacy for children with single-sided deafness and determining candidacy for an adult with single-sided deafness
Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Identifying Cochlear Implant Candidates for The Comprehensive Otolaryngologist
Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness; Optimizing Outcomes

Infectious Disease Committee

Albert Park, MD, Chair, 2021-2023

Participated in presentations at the 2022 Annual Meeting on starting CMV screening without a legislative mandate and minimizing clinician exposure to SARS-CoV2 and other pathogens during otologic surgery.

Media and PR Committee

Erich P. Voigt, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Finalized work on an update to the document, “Guidance for Use of Online Social Networks,” as member resource for social media engagement
Participated in a workgroup to review ENT Connect’s standards of procedure and rules and etiquette
Contributed to the distribution of patient information and content for World Sinus Health Awareness Day
Published an article in the October Bulletin, “Avoiding Media Pitfalls”

Medical Devices and Drugs Committee

Peter Santa Maria, MD, Chair 2020-2022
Neal D. Futran, MD DMD, Chair 2022- 2024

Medical Informatics Committee

Erich P. Voight, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Microvascular Committee

Michael G. Moore, MD, Chair 2020-2022
Rusha J. Patel, MD, Chair 2022-2023

Led a multi-institutional trial looking at the use of oral antisepsis in head and neck free flap patients
Continued research that is looking at the impact of sarcopenia on perioperative outcomes in patients receiving salvage laryngectomy
Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Oral Cavity Reconstruction: The Microvascular Tipping Point
Reconstructive Showdown 2022
Older Head and Neck Cancer Patients: To Operate or Not to Operate? Parts 1 and 2
Debating Cost-Effective Head and Neck Surgery
Prophylactic Antisepsis in Open and Endoscopic Surgery of the Head and Neck: Past, Present, and Remaining Questions
Non-Surgical Management of Complex Head and Neck Oncologic Wounds: Effective Interventions and Implementation

Otolaryngology Cleft and Craniofacial Committee

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH, Chair, 2022-2023
Steven L. Goudy MD, MBA, Chair-elect 2023

This new committee is the work of a balanced effort from our AAO-HNS members who dedicate their practice to caring for children with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial differences, which is equally represented by Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
The primary goals of the committee are to leverage the strengths of this collaborative group to expand and improve cleft and craniofacial patient by otolaryngologists through the creation and dissemination of educational content, novel research, and patient advocacy.
Working together, we will create a platform for cleft and craniofacial training in otolaryngology to develop consistent milestones and inspire future generations of cleft surgeons from our specialty, all while collaborating with our other colleagues in cleft care.

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Committee

Soham Roy, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Received the AAO-HNS/F 2022 Committee Excellence Award
Submitted and cosponsored over 20 Panel Presentations to the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience and 12 were accepted for presentation
Continuously committed to implementing best practices through articles published in the Bulletin and by sharing practices at their institutions related to safety and quality improvement. Some examples of best practices shared by committee members include:

Utilizing an insights dashboard to track M&Ms by outcome and error type
Disseminating PSQI-related information and recognizing individual contributions through a departmental newsletter
Developing PSQI education for residents

Launching a TeamSTEPPS education initiative across an institution’s Surgical Care Line Team in coordination with the Department of Quality and Safety

Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee

Heather Herrington, MD, Chair, 2021-2022
James Ruda, MD, Chair-Elect 2021-2022

Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Management of Advanced Thyroid Cancer in Children
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis
Pediatric In-Office Procedures for the Comprehensive Otolaryngologist
How to Manage Common Pediatric Complications & How to Make Your Life Simpler
Submitted Clinical Practice Guideline topic accepted: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children
Published Expert Consensus Statement: Persistent OSA after T&A

Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus Committee

Erin O’Brien, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Prepared two Position Statements: Drug Eluting Implants and Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation for Chronic Rhinitis (Pending final approval, both statements are anticipated to be released in early 2023)
Presented over a dozen presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience with topics ranging from exploring the long-term impacts of COVID to a debate on providing sinus surgeries in office or in surgical centers
Contributed an article to the September 2022 Bulletin, “Non-Procedural Management of COVID Patients: COVID’s Sinonasal Sequela and How to Provide Help for Patients in Need”

Salivary Gland Committee

Gordy Siegel, MD, Chair 2019-2023

Prepared and submitted a topic for an Expert Clinical Consensus Statement for Management of Sialolithiasis
Presented four Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Partaking in ongoing investigation of appropriate reimbursement codes for sialendoscopy procedures
Participated and organized multiple courses for sialendoscopy
Partaking in ongoing research for salivary gland pathology related to COVID-19

Sleep Disorders Committee

Cristina Baldassari, MD, Chair 2020-2022
Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, Chair 2022-2024

Worked with 3P to develop and submit specific CPT codes for both drug-induced sleep endoscopy and hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation (These codes “go live” in January of 2023)
Reviewed numerous different payer/insurance policies and made comments on their coverage policies; provided extensive documentation to support expanding coverage for sleep surgery for our patients
Worked with Bryan Nussenbaum from the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery to disseminate information about the new ABIM longitudinal assessment program for otolaryngology sleep diplomates (Several committee members have become item writers for the ABIM LKA program)
Contributed an article to the February 2022 Bulletin, “Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, in Our Hands”

Skull Base Surgery Committee

Shirley Y. Su, MBBS, Chair 2020-2022
Pamela C. Roehm, MD, PhD, Chair 2022-2024

Developed nine Masters of Surgery Videos

Retrosigmoid approach to the IAC for hearing preservation of intracanalicular acoustic neuroma
Endoscopic endonasal repair of spontaneous ethmoid roof
Transmastoid approach for repair of SSCD
MCF approach to repair spontaneous CSF leak with bone cement
Labyrinthectomy with cochlear implantation for intractable Meniere’s Disease
Combined transmastoid and middle fossa approach for CSF leak
Endoscopic management of the optic nerve
Functional approaches to pituitary surgery
Endolymphatic Sac Decompression

Submitted six Panel Presentations for the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

When the ear won’t stop draining: evaluation and management of persistent otorrhea
MRI Basics for the general
Managing complications in the surgical center: a skull base perspective for the general otolaryngology
Minimizing Clinician Exposure to SARS-CoV2 during Otologic Surgery
I'm Leaking - Diagnosis & Management of Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea and Rhinorrhea (in conjunction with the Otology Neurotology Education Committee)
What the Heck Is That? Challenging Nasal Endoscopy Findings

Sponsored four Expert Lectures

Management of Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea
Contemporary Management of Sinonasal Malignancies
Management of Carotid Artery Injury during ESS
Endoscopic Surgery for JNA: Tips for Success

Telehealth Committee

Douglas M. Hildrew, MD, FACS, Chair 2019-2023
Daniel R. Gold, MD , Chair-elect 2020-2023

Trauma Committee

Scott Bevans, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

How to Use 3D Printing in Reconstruction of the Head and Neck
Trauma and Facial Plastics in Conflict Areas sponsored with the Humanitarian Efforts Committee and the Facial & Plastic Reconstruction Education Committee
What to Do When Your Neighbor’s Dog (Or Your Neighbor) Bites Your Kid; Management of Pediatric Soft Tissue Trauma, Including Animal and Human Bites

Submitted Recommendation Topics for Clinical Practice Guidelines/Expert Consensus Statements

ECS: Transgender Care Management for the Head, Neck, and Face
ECS: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Management
CPG: Antibiotic Use in Patients with Traumatic Mandible Fractures

Joined Society of Military Otolaryngologists in cosponsoring Trauma Symposium held October 10 during Annual Meeting

Voice Committee

James J. Daniero, MD, MS, Chair 2021-2023

Developed theme and materials for World Voice Day 2022: Lift Your Voice
Contributed the following to the Bulletin for publication:

World Voice Day April 16, 2022: Lift Your Voice (April 2022) written by Anne F. Hseu, MD and World Voice Day 2022: Q&A with contributions by Libby J. Smith, DO; Thomas L. Carroll, MD; and James J. Daniero, MD, MS.
Gender-Affirming Voice Care Defined and in Practice (June 2022) written by Wynde Vastine, MA, CCC-SLP; Amanda I. Gillespie, PhD, CCC-SLP; Jeanne L. Hatcher, MD; and Anne F. Hseu, MD.
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Manifestations of COVID-19: Voice, Airway, and Swallowing (September 2022) written by Sandra L. Ettema, MD, PhD, CCC-SLP; Diana N. Kirke, MD; and Karla F. O’Dell, MD.
Acid Reflux: Week In and Week Out, What We See, What We Know, and What We Are Learning (November 2022) – Lee M. Akst, MD, and Jordan I. Teitelbaum, DO

Presented the following Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience:

Battle Plan Against Autoimmune Disorders of the Larynx and Airway

Priya Krishna, MD; Jennifer Long, MD; Shubhasree Banerjee, MD

Leuko Lot: A Lot of Laryngeal Leukoplakia

Priya Krishna, MD; Mark Fritz, MD; Nausheen Jamal, MD; Ross Mayerhoff, MD

Options for Treatment of Glottic Gap

Yolanda Heman-Ackah, MD; Romaine Johnson, MD, MPH; Ronda Alexander, MD; Chandra Ivey, MD

Veterans Affairs Committee

Sonya C. Malekzadeh, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Published two articles-one on the Mission Act and one on part-time VA Health System work for retired otolaryngologists-in the Bulletin

Additional efforts to increase the VA physician workforce by focusing on retired providers will be pursued

Work with the U.S. Department of Defense–initiated clinical practice guideline on tinnitus specific to the veteran population
Pursue studies to get more Veterans Affairs–centered research into the literature

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Annual Meeting Program Committee

Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD, Chair, 2020-2024

Opening Ceremony

Recognized as a thought leader in ethical issues arising within the field of otolaryngology and surgical oncology, Andrew G. Shuman, MD, presented the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics: “Reflections on Our Profession in the Face of an Ongoing Pandemic,” which explored how to respond to these challenges. Dr. Shuman’s lecture focused on today’s political and healthcare policies to contextualize broader, less time-sensitive themes.

Education and Science

Added new programming options including the Business Solutions for Breakfast, Lunch with the Clinical Experts, and Office Hours
Brought back ENTrepreneur Faceoff for its second year
Offered 350+ hours of CME credit
Showcased 550+ Scientific Posters
400+ Scientific Orals including 40 late-breaking abstracts
12 Great Debates sessions
34 International Symposium sessions
Led sessions at the Annual Meeting focused on cases and controversies on obstructive sleep apnea and neoplasms, as well as lunchtime table-topics discussions based on this year’s FLEX topics
Expanded offerings to nearly 20 simulation education sessions and hands-on surgical skills training via a collaboration of the Simulation Education Committee and the Annual Meeting Program Committee
Second highest Annual Meeting domestic professional attendance of the past decade
Nearly 1,000 international Annual Meeting attendees

EDUCATION COMMITTEES

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Education Committee

Daniel Knott, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Published the eighth section of FLEX (Year 2) on “Fillers” that launched May 2022.
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions).
Published article in the February Bulletin: “Pearls from your Peers: Never-ending Puzzle of the Perfect Surgery”
Sponsored/cosponsored three Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience.

General Otolaryngology and Sleep Education Committee

Jeffrey J. Stanley, MD, Chair 2019-2023
Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, M, Chair-elect 2023-2027

Authored a new course in OTO Logic titled, “The Basics of Polysomnography”
Published the seventh section of FLEX (Year 2) on “Adult Sleep Apnea” that launched April 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions)
Published article in the December/January 2022 Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: Judicious Antibiotic Usage”
Published article in the June Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: The Trouble with Temporomandibular Dysfunction”
Published article in the July Bulletin, “Pearls from your Peers: Practice Consolidation and Mergers.”
Published article in the August Bulletin, “Pearls from your Peers: COVID-19-related Olfactory Dysfunction.”
Sponsored/cosponsored two Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience.

Head and Neck Surgery Education Committee

Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, Chair 2021-2025

Authored a new course in OTO Logic titled, “ERAS and Post-Operative Protocols Following Head and Neck Surgery”
Published the third section of FLEX (Year 3) on “Modern Approach to Salivary Gland Neoplasms” that launched November 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions)
Published article in the August Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: Circulating Tumor DNA: HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis, Prognostication, Treatment De-intensification, and Surveillance”
Published article in the September Bulletin, “Pearls from your Peers: Molecular Diagnostics and Targeted Therapeutics for Salivary Gland Neoplasms”
Sponsored/cosponsored 13 Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

Laryngology & Bronchoesophagology Education Committee

Paul C. Bryson, MD, Chair 2020-2024

Authored a new course in OTO Logic titled, “Chronic Cough Evaluation and Management”
Published the second section of FLEX (Year 3) on “Neurolaryngology” that launched October 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions)
Published article in the April Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: Acute Laryngeal Injury and COVID-19: The Perfect Storm”
Sponsored/cosponsored four Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

Otology & Neurotology Education Committee

Maura Cosetti, MD, Chair 2021-2024

Authored the following new courses in OTO Logic titled, “Ménière’s Disease” and “Chemotherapy – Induced Toxicity”
Published the fourth section of FLEX (Year 2) on “Acoustic Neuroma” that launched January 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions
Published article in the March Bulletin, “Pearls from Your Peers: Pediatric Dizziness”
Published article in the October Bulletin: “From the Education Committees: Adult Hearing Screening: How Population Health, Legislation, and Research Gaps Influence Clinical Medicine”
Sponsored/cosponsored 11 Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee

Meredith Merz Lind, MD, Chair 2019-2023
Kara Meister, MD, Chair-elect 2023-2027

Authored the following new courses in OTO Logic titled, “Pediatric Hearing Loss;” “Pediatric Tracheostomy: Topics in Quality Improvement;” and “Management of Pediatric Sinusitis and Indications for Surgical Intervention in Children”
Published the fifth section of FLEX (Year 2) on “Congenital Hearing Loss” that launched February 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions
Published article in the February Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: Management of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules”
Published article in the March Bulletin, “Pearls from Your Peers: Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Optimizing Pain Control and Minimizing Perioperative Risk”
Sponsored/cosponsored seven Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

Practice Management Education Committee

Lance Manning, MD, Chair 2018-2022
Betty Tsai Do, MD, Chair elect 2022-2024

Authored a new course in OTO Logic titled, “E&M Code Changes 2021: A Guide for Residents and Practicing Physicians”
Published the sixth section of FLEX (Year 2) on “Business of Medicine” that launched March 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions)
Published article in the May Bulletin, “Pearls from your Peers: Worst Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice”
Published article in the July Bulletin, “Pearls from your Peers: Practice Consolidation and Mergers”
Published article in the February Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: How Is Your Time Valued?”

Rhinology & Allergy Education Committee

Zara M. Patel, MD, Chair 2021-2024

Authored the following new courses in OTO Logic titled, “Biologics in Sinonasal Disease” and “Management of Pediatric Sinusitis and Indications for Surgical Intervention in Children”
Published the first section of FLEX (Year 3) on “Rhinnorrhea” that launched September 2022
Served as Item Writers for OTO Quest - Knowledge Assessment Tool: Set 2022 (400-new questions)
Published article in the May Bulletin, “From the Education Committees: How to Diagnose and Manage the Patient with Olfactory Loss”
Sponsored/cosponsored two Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

Simulation Education Committee

Kelly Michele Malloy, MD, Chair 2018-2022
Katherine Kavanagh, MD, Chair-elect 2022-2026

Sponsored/cosponsored four Panel Presentations at the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Held the “Worst-Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Workshop” at the Dr. Robert and Dorothy Rector Clinical Skills & Simulation Center at Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA)
Hosted the sixth annual SIM Tank event at the Annual Meeting Philadelphia, where finalists presented their simulation projects to a panel of expert judges and a live audience:

First Place: Clare Richardson, MD, Seattle Children’s Hospital, “3-D Printed Tracheal Models for Multidisciplinary Advanced Surgical Planning of Complex Airway Surgery”
Second place: Ernest D. Gomez, MD, MTR, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, “Development of Low-Cost Virtual Reality Teaching Videos for Head and Neck Surgical Anatomy”
Third place: Julianna Kostas, BA, Weill Cornell Medical College, “An Open-Source, Low-Cost 3D-Printed Simulator for Thyroplasty Training”

FOUNDATION COMMITTEES

BOD Awards Task Force

Albert L. Merati, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Successfully recruited and managed the selection for key Academy awards during the 2022 cycle
Hosted Hall of Distinction Award program and reception

History and Archives Committee

Anais Rameau, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Humanitarian Efforts Committee

Bruce Campbell, MD, Chair, 2021-2022
Greg Basura, MD, Vice Chair, 2021-2022

Revamped existing workgroups and rolled out the below workgroups:

Scholarly Output Workgroup: Group is responsible for ensuring relevant and timely humanitarian efforts-themed symposia abstracts are submitted for consideration as part of the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting Call for Science. Group will brainstorm topics, draft submission, recruit speakers.
Humanitarian Travel Grant & Awards Workgroup: Group is responsible for promoting the Humanitarian Travel Grant program, reviewing applications, and selecting awardees. Group will also be responsible for soliciting nominations/recommendations for the Academy's International & Humanitarian Awards program.
Communications: Virtual/Outreach Workgroup: NEW WORKGROUP- Group is responsible for leading communications initiatives to engage physicians looking to learn more about Humanitarian Efforts opportunities. They will share best practices, resources, program information, etc. The group will help create and update web content, organize webinars/podcasts, push out information via the Academy's communication channels and partner will other committees on initiatives as needed.
Education Efforts Workgroup: NEW WORKGROUP-Group will focus on tele-learning and simulation opportunities/initiatives/best practices as sustainable solutions to help medical professionals in lower resourced countries.

Awarded 20 residents and fellows-in-training with Humanitarian Travel Grants in 2022 to offer services in less resourced countries.
Recruited, submitted, and promoted humanitarian-themed sessions for the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. Sessions included:

Trauma and Facial Plastics in Conflict Areas
Practicing Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery in the Developing World
Research Equity in Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Committee

Michael J. Brenner, MD FACS, Chair, 2020-2024

Received the Committee of Excellence Award
Cultivated 28 State of the Art and Systematic Reviews that were submitted to the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience and 19 were accepted for presentation.
Published numerous articles in the Bulletin for curating new clinical practice including topics on:

September 2021: “COVID-19 Vaccines and Otolaryngology: What Your Patients Should Know”
July 2022: “Targeted Therapy for Advanced Thyroid Cancer”
August 2022: “Health Disparities/Inequities in Pediatric Sleep Apnea”
September 2022: “How Advanced Practice Providers Are Shaping Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery”
November 2022: “Revamping Clinician Scientist Training Pathways: New Changes Designed to Increase Flexibility and Advance Inclusive Excellence”

Pan American Committee

Esther Vivas, MD, Chair 2021-2022
Oswaldo Henriquez, MD, Chair-elect 2021-2023

Helped plan the 2022 Pan American Congress of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery hosted by the AAO-HNS in Orlando, June 25-27, including develop the scientific program. 2022 Pan American Congress by the numbers:

Over 700 total registrants
287 Speakers; 303 including Poster Presenters
160 Congress Sessions; 7 Subspecialty tracks
40 new AAO-HNS members gained from the Congress
35 Countries Represented

Provided Spanish Translation review for

Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children
ENTHealth: Hyposmia Ansomia & Asthma

Recruited and promoted International Symposium presentations from Latin American countries. In total, there were 10 Latin American Sessions included in the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting International Symposium.

BOG COMMITTEES

Board of Governors (BOG) Executive Committee

Troy D. Woodard, MD, Chair 2021-2022
Karen A. Rizzo, MD, Chair 2022-2023

Launched a four-part series on Hiring in Healthcare Today: The Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment. This series focus on strategies for today’s ultra-competitive physician & healthcare recruitment environment where vacancies equal lost revenue as well as additional expenses to source, interview, and hire qualified candidates.
Held 2022 virtual BOG Spring Leadership Meeting focused on educating members on topical issues from coding and billing to diversity and inclusion

BOG Governance and Society Engagement Committee

Dale A. Tylor, MD MPH, Chair 2020-2021
Margo McKenna Benoit, Chair 2022-2023

Hosted a regional state society meet-and-greet to identify issues of commonality and potential advocacy efforts
Updated regional maps and contacts to encourage and demonstrate state society engagement

BOG Legislative Affairs Committee

Yolanda L. Troublefield, MD, JD, Chair 2021-2023

Worked to reduce barriers to participate in advocacy, and to further integrate the broader Academy membership into advocacy initiatives
Supported the Academy’s inaugural 2022 Virtual Congressional Advocacy Day (VCAD), held on April 11, 2022. This event included members of the LA Committee, as well as other Academy leaders from across the nation, representing the specialty in meetings with some of the top healthcare policymakers in Congress.

BOG Socioeconomic and Grassroots Committee

Andrew M. Coughlin, MD, Chair 2019-2023

WIO COMMITTEES

WIO Communications Committee

Reena Dhanda Patil, MD, Chair 2019-2023

Expanded communications to all WIO members via Facebook, Social Media, ENT Connect
Presented Webinar: Social Media Part 2: How to Market Yourself on LinkedIn and How to Present Your Best Self and Network Online
Raised awareness and published photos of WIO Day celebrations, held in conjunction with International Women’s Day
Expanded WIO Leadership Library

WIO Endowment Committee

Kelly Michele Malloy, MD, Chair 2020-2023

Raised awareness of the WIO Endowment Fund and a WIO Day fundraising promotion resulted in a 33% increase in available grants monies
Distributed a record 11 WIO Endowment grants to fund projects benefiting women in the specialty
Introduced an online application that streamlined the application and review process
Conducted workshop on How to Apply for WIOE Grants

WIO Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee

Yelizaveta Shnayder, MD, Chair 2021-2023

Cohosted second annual WIO virtual speed networking event with Research and Survey Committee, which included 17 breakout room leaders and speakers
Sponsored AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience Panel Presentations: Put Me in Coach and #HeforShe
Established small group virtual networking events, held monthly or quarterly depending on group preference

WIO Program and Awards Committee

Ilaaf Darrat, MD, MBA, Chair 2021-2023

Recipient of a 2021 Committee of Excellence Award
Created a new He for She award, recognizing a male otolaryngologist who serves as a strong mentor, collaborator, and sponsor of women in otolaryngology
Coordinated WIO General Assembly programming and keynote speaker, Sunny Smith, MD, who spoke on Empowering Women Physicians; record-setting 500+ participants attended
Sponsored 10 AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience Panel Presentations

WIO Research and Survey Committee

Deepa J. Galaiya, MD, Chair 2019-2023

Cohosted second annual WIO virtual speed networking with Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee
Researched and presented data on the percentage of women serving on each AAO-HNS/F committee; encouraged committee chairs to be aware of balance and diversity when selecting committee members
Cohosted workshop on How to Apply for WIOE Grants with Endowment Committee

STEERING

International Steering Committee

Mark Zafereo, MD, Coordinator for International Affairs 2021-2025

In conjunction with the International Advisory Board, the AAO-HNSF hosted 4 successful webinars as part of the 2022 Global Grand Rounds Webinar Series

Combined registrants: 5250+
Countries represented: 12

Topic One: Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Biologics
Topic Two: Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Topic Three: Head and Neck Cancer 2022
Topic Four: Disruption and Innovation in Otology and Neurotology

Collaborated on 12 international Joint Meetings with the AAO-HNSF International Corresponding Society (ICS) partners in 2022
Welcomed two new ICS partners in 2022: Confederation of European ORL-HNS and the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery