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December 2024 – Vol. 43, No. 12
Prevent Choking Hazards Incidences This Holiday Season
Help your patients and their families prevent potential choking and ingestion hazards that are more prevalent this time of year.
Leading Edge
Physician Burnout: A Crisis for Healthcare
Addressing physician burnout through systemic and personal solutions is essential to preserving healthcare quality and ensuring compassionate care for patients.
It Is Always Day One at the Academy
With fresh energy and a “Day One” approach, the Academy can drive innovation, collaboration, and lasting value for our members and the future of our specialty.
2024 Annual Report: Message from Leadership
In 2024, the AAO-HNS/F continued to adapt to an ever-changing healthcare landscape, driving impactful initiatives to benefit the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, investing in today for tomorrow.
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Report
CMS's calendar year 2025 Final Rule brings major updates to Medicare payment rates, telehealth policies, and CPT codes. Here’s what it means for otolaryngology.
Meet AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator Lance A. Manning, MD
As the new Advocacy Coordinator, Dr. Manning shares his vision for the future of otolaryngology advocacy and the challenges ahead.
Every Voice Matters: Especially Yours!
Annual Meeting Program Coordinator Cecelia Damask, DO, addresses how you can make your voice heard by submitting to the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting Call for Science.
Advancing Skills Through Simulation Education
Learn how simulation-based medical education is transforming training for otolaryngologists—and consider contributing your innovations to next year’s Annual Meeting education program!
Stories From the Road: One Less Drop in West Africa
Discover how One Less Drop is transforming surgical care in Ghana, bringing expertise and training, equipment, and on-the-ground care to local communities.
NEW | Voices of Otolaryngology Podcast: Can You Make a Difference?
Listen to the latest episode of Voices of Otolaryngology with Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, and subscribe today!
Become an RRDP Mentor and Shape the Future of Peer Review
The AAO-HNSF Resident Reviewer Development Program (RRDP) invites experienced peer reviewers to help guide the next generation.
Pearls from Your Peers: 2024 in Review
From practice management to all subspecialty areas, the “Pearls from Your Peers” column is the place to learn and connect with experts in the field.
A Year of OTO-HNS Journal Podcasts
A recap of the 2024 podcast series of the AAO-HNSF flagship journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) hosted by editor-in-chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc.
NEW | EVP/CEO Podcast Series
Listen to the first episode of
Voices of Otolaryngology with Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA
, and subscribe today!
The 2025 Call for Science Is Now Open!
Submit an education proposal and/or scientific abstract for presentation during the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO.
In Memoriam: Richard T. Farrior, MD, AAO-HNS/F President 1989–1990
“Do justice, show kindness, and walk humbly.”
Ethics in Practice: Autonomy and Shared Decision-Making
In the first installment of this new series, the Ethics Committee provides a common case illustrating the balance between respecting patient autonomy and guiding shared decision-making.
Perspective: Gender-Affirming Care and a Call to Action
Otolaryngologists play an integral role by providing gender-affirming care that establishes congruence between a patient’s gender identity and how they appear and sound.
Taking Simulation to the Next Level: 3D Printing 101
Learn how 3D printing works, what you need to get started, and how this new tool is being used throughout the specialty to improve education for learners and teachers.
Pearls From Your Peers: Attending the Worst Case Scenarios (WCS) Course
Amy S. Whigham, MD, MS-HPEd, interviews Dale Amanda Tylor, MD, MPH, about the WCS: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice simulation course and why it is crucial for practicing clinicians to experience modern simulation.
Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Initiatives through Artificial Intelligence
AI holds significant promise in healthcare, transforming the practice and delivery of medicine.
Apply to Serve on a Committee by December 31, 2024
Join more than 900 of your colleagues who serve on one of the AAO-HNS/F 65+ committees.
WIO 2025 Endowment Grant Application Process Is Open
Learn more about the Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section Endowment Grants and how to apply.
Are You Eligible for a Discount or Waiver to Publish Open Access?
Check whether your country or institution has a standing agreement to cover article processing charge (APC) for publishing open-access in the OTO Journals.
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