In this in-depth episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, and Chair of the AAO-HNS Workforce and Socioeconomic Task Force, unpacks one of the most consequential topics facing the specialty today: workforce data and what it means for patient care, compensation, and access.
Dr. Tompkins walks listeners through the origins of the Academy's workforce reports and explains how rigorous methodology, transparency, and member participation have shaped a series of publicly available reports used by otolaryngologists across the country. The discussion highlights trends in practice settings, compensation, gender disparities and call coverage, while emphasizing how these data can be used responsibly to inform decision-making and improve care delivery.
