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Voices of OtolaryngologyWhy History Matters: Archives, Identity, and Innovation in OtolaryngologyJames J. Kearney, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS History and Archives Committee and Vice Chair of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, explores how preserving the past shapes the future of otolaryngology. Learn about the Academy's rich historical collections—from Chevalier Jackson's desk and early endoscopic equipment to archival diaries—and discover how the John Q. Adams Center Traveling Museum brings artifacts directly to members at the Annual Meeting. Dr. Kearney shares stories from Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's oldest hospital founded in 1751, and explains why making history accessible and experiential strengthens professional identity, guides innovation, and preserves the values of t...
2026-01-2733 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyFrom Paper to Practice: Digitizing and Living Clinical GuidelinesMargo M. McKenna Benoit, MD, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Chair of the AAO-HNSF Guidelines Task Force, joins Maria Michaels, MBA, PMP, Immediate Past Chair of the Guidelines International Network (GIN) North America, to explore the transformation of clinical practice guidelines from static PDFs into dynamic, real-time clinical tools. Together, they tackle a sobering reality: it takes an average of 17 years for scientific evidence to reach clinical practice. Learn how the Guidelines Task Force evaluates and prioritizes new guideline topics, what makes a guideline truly "digitized" versus a traditional document, and how...
2026-01-2037 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe AAO-HNSF Journal: Breaking New Ground with Dr. SchmalbachIn this special Voices of Otolaryngology episode, recorded live in Indianapolis at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, Editor in Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of academic publishing, from peer review innovation and global collaboration to the integration of artificial intelligence in research and publishing. Dr. Schmalbach shares insights into bringing the journals' editorial operations back in-house, maintaining rigorous review standards, fostering merit-based advancement for reviewers, and her...
2025-12-1628 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyInside the RUC: Why 30 Survey Responses Aren't EnoughIn this engaging floor-recorded conversation from the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with R. Peter Manes, MD, associate professor of surgery (otolaryngology) at Yale School of Medicine as well as AAO-HNS/F Board member and Chair of the Academy's Physician Payment Policy (3P) Workgroup. Together they demystify the alphabet soup of CPT, RUC, and RVUs, explaining how every otolaryngologist—academic or private—can influence reimbursement simply by completing the necessary surveys. Dr. Manes offers a candid look at how procedure codes are valued, why honest dat...
2025-12-0923 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyPrecision Head and Neck Surgery: 3D Models and Real-time ImagingIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, talks with Michael C. Topf, MD, MSCI, a head and neck surgical oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Topf shares his groundbreaking work in precision head and neck surgery, including 3D scanning of resected cancer specimens to improve communication among multidisciplinary cancer care teams. The conversation explores his innovative research on specimen-based margin assessment, the development of custom software for annotating 3D models, and his team's pioneering work with intraoperative PET-CT scanning. Dr. Topf also discusses his recent $2.5 million ARPA-H...
2025-12-0239 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyHat Trick: Global Outreach, Research, and Clinical CareIn this on-site conversation from the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with Gregory J. Basura, MD, PhD, Chair of the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee. They explore the intersection of neuroscience, clinical innovation, and global humanitarian outreach—from Dr. Basura's NIH-funded research in tinnitus neuroimaging to his transformative fellowship and capacity-building work across Africa and beyond. Listeners will hear how early mentorship inspired his lifelong commitment to global otolaryngology, how partnerships in Ghana and Cape Town evolved into the creation of the African Otolo...
2025-11-1824 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe Setzens: Family, Service, and Private Practice SuccessIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with brothers Michael Setzen, MD, and Gavin Setzen, MD, two private practice otolaryngologists who have shaped the specialty through decades of leadership and advocacy. Both Hall of Distinction Living Legends, the Setzen brothers share their journey from South Africa to building world-renowned practices in New York. Dr. Michael Setzen reveals an unconventional approach to work-life balance: never working Fridays and dedicating that time to golf, family, and Academy service. Dr. Gavin Setzen reflects on following his brother's fo...
2025-11-1233 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyEnvironmental Health and OtolaryngologyIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, continues the conversation with Amanda Dilger, MD, and Neelima Tummala, MD, from the AAO-HNS Sustainability Task Force. Moving beyond general sustainability practices, this episode focuses on how climate change is directly affecting ENT patients—from air pollution's link to head and neck cancer, to extended pollen seasons causing more severe allergic rhinitis and wildfire smoke impacting chronic rhinosinusitis. The physicians discuss practical ways to integrate environmental health screening into patient care and share insights on protecting vulnerable populations from environmental exposures.
2025-11-0432 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyResearch Is Incremental: Lessons from BEST ENT to Reg-entIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with David Witsell, MD, about the evolution of practice-based research in otolaryngology. Dr. Witsell shares the origins of BEST ENT and the CHEER network, honoring the visionary leadership of Maureen Hannley, MD, which laid the foundation for today's Reg-ent platform. The conversation explores why collaboration and standardized data are critical to advancing research and quality and presents a compelling vision for future partnerships between Reg-ent and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to accelerate clinical trials...
2025-10-2839 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe Evolution of Sleep Surgery: From Tracheotomy to Precision MedicineJoin host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS EVP and CEO, for a historic conversation with two pioneers of surgical sleep medicine, Kathleen Yaremchuk, MD, MSA and B. Tucker Woodson, MD. Both were at Henry Ford Health in the early 1980s—the epicenter of American surgical sleep medicine—where they witnessed the birth of modern sleep apnea treatment. In this episode, discover how sleep apnea went from an unrecognized condition treated only with tracheotomy to a field with multiple treatment modalities. Dr. Yaremchuk and Dr. Woodson share firsthand accounts of working with Dr. Shiro Fujita as he adapte...
2025-10-0737 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyFrom Frustration to Influence: How The ENT PAC Amplifies Your VoiceIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS EVP and CEO, talks with Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, a private practice otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina, and current Chair of the Academy's ENT Political Action Committee (PAC) Board. Dr. Scarlett breaks down how ENT PAC amplifies the voices of otolaryngologists on Capitol Hill, from securing meetings with lawmakers to advancing bills on prior authorization reform, Medicare reimbursement, and newborn CMV screening. Dr. Scarlett shares his personal journey into advocacy—sparked by frustration with barriers to patient care—and explains how ENT PAC stra...
2025-09-3012 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThriving as a Subspecialist in Private PracticeIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, sits down with Douglas D. Reh, MD, a fellowship-trained rhinologist and former academic leader at Johns Hopkins, who now practices as part of ENT Specialty Partners. Dr. Reh reflects on his journey from academia to private practice, exploring how subspecialists can succeed outside academic institutions while still meeting the broad needs of their communities. The conversation covers Dr. Reh's experience building a thriving rhinology-focused practice, the challenges and strategies for balancing general otolaryngology with subspecialty work, and insights from...
2025-09-2334 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe Power of Showing Up: State Advocacy and Legislative Impact in ENTIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP and CEO, talks with Karen A. Rizzo, MD, a seasoned private practice otolaryngologist and past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Rizzo, who is also Past Chair of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors, shares her journey from being encouraged by a mentor during residency to representing otolaryngology at the state level and eventually becoming the first otolaryngologist—and only the fifth woman—to lead the nation's oldest state medical society. Dr. Rizzo offers candid insights into why advocacy matters, how to get invo...
2025-09-1216 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBuilding Your ENT Practice Without Breaking the BankIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Rahul Shah, MD, MBA, talks with Srinivas R. Kaza, MD, a veteran otolaryngologist from Rochester, New York, who leads by example when it comes to creative, resourceful practice growth through marketing and reputation management. Dr. Kaza explains how his group leverages word-of-mouth, Google reviews, patient feedback, and targeted outreach to referring doctors. Dr. Kaza breaks down lessons from his panel presentation at the 2025 AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum on how practices can tailor their marketing strategies based on budget, market size, and local needs. Listeners will also hear ti...
2025-09-0922 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyPrivademicsVoices of Otolaryngology host, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO, talks with David M. Yen, MD, about his practice, Specialty Physician Associates in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has established a fully accredited residency program. The two discuss how the hybrid private-academic model represents the future of the specialty and how their program uniquely prepares residents to provide exceptional ENT care in community settings across the U.S. The conversation also explores the benefits and challenges of balancing education, workforce needs, patient care, and innovation. Whether you're a practicing otolaryngologist, a trainee considering your career path, or...
2025-08-1926 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyNot Getting Kicked Out of the Room: Leadership LessonsIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, host Dr. Rahul Shah sits down with Douglas D. Backous, MD, neurotologist, Immediate Past President of the AAO-HNS/F, and longtime leader in advancing specialty care. Dr. Backous reflects on his diverse career—from academic medicine and private practice to advocacy and international engagement—and how those experiences shape his vision for the future of otolaryngology. He shares lessons learned from leadership roles, including building bridges between clinicians, policymakers, and industry, and his efforts to improve patient access, workforce development, and innovation adoption. The conversation spans everything from Medicare reimbursement challenges to the...
2025-08-1243 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBuilding Global Bridges in Otolaryngology with Maria V. Suurna, MDJoin host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, as he chats with Maria V. Suurna, MD, AAO-HNSF Coordinator for International Affairs, about her journey from Estonia to leading global ENT initiatives. From quarterly Global Grand Rounds to joint meetings spanning continents, Dr. Suurna reveals how the Academy is strengthening international partnerships and expanding access to otolaryngology education worldwide. Resources: Global Grand Rounds: www.entnet.org/ggr AAO-HNSF Volunteer Faculty Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/BiSufuTCUk More Ways to Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeVLtFdLHDnWnULUPoiin Appl...
2025-07-2219 min
Voices of OtolaryngologySustainable ENT: Practical Strategies for the Practicing OtolaryngologistIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Amanda Dilger, MD, and Neelima Tummala, MD, about practical sustainability strategies that otolaryngologists can implement to reduce environmental impact while maintaining excellent patient care and achieving significant cost savings. Resources: Reducing Glove Overuse in Outpatient Specialty Clinics: Cost Reduction and Environmental Benefit: https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oto2.70103 More Ways to Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeVLtFdLHDnWnULUPoiin Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voice-of-otolaryngology/id1506655333 Connect the AAO-HNS...
2025-07-1527 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyFrom Clinic to Capitol Hill: Essential Advocacy for ENT Physicians and ResidentsJoin Kayla Hicks, MD, and Harry DeCabo, AAO-HNS Director for Advocacy, for an essential discussion on advocacy in otolaryngology, exploring why physician and resident engagement in healthcare policy has never been more critical. This episode breaks down the key legislative priorities affecting otolaryngologists and their patients, with a special emphasis on why residents must be active participants in shaping their professional future. Whether you're a resident feeling unsure about advocacy or an established physician wanting to make a difference, this episode demonstrates how otolaryngologists can effectively bridge clinical expertise with legislative decision-making to ensure policies truly serve patients and...
2025-07-0842 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyWorkforce Reality Check: What Every ENT Needs to Know About Our Specialty's Future with Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBAIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO, talks with AJ "Workforce" Tompkins, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Board member from Ohio ENT & Allergy about critical insights from the latest otolaryngology workforce survey. They discuss the dramatic rise in Advanced Practice Provider utilization, growing urban concentration of specialists, and compensation realities across different practice settings. Dr. Tompkins shares how workforce data helps with benchmarking, salary negotiations, and strategic decision-making, while highlighting the disconnect between resident expectations and market conditions. The conversation emphasizes the vital importance of Academy member participation in upcoming surveys...
2025-07-0144 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBuilding a Hearing Healthcare Team with Jeffrey S. Weingarten, MDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Jeffrey S. Weingarten, MD, shares insights on creating a thriving otolaryngology practice that serves as a true "one-stop shop" for ENT care. Learn how his Detroit-area practice successfully integrates 11 physicians, 17 audiologists, and specially trained staff across six locations. Dr. Weingarten discusses the innovative Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP), which trains "OTO Techs" to perform hearing tests, maximizing efficiency while allowing audiologists to work at the top of their license. Discover the benefits of team-based care, billing approaches, operational strategies, and how similar models can be implemented in other practices. The conversation wi...
2025-06-2448 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe Surgeon-Scientist Model and the Future of Precision Cancer Care with Maie St. John, MD, PhDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Maie St. John, MD, PhD, the Thomas A. Calcaterra, MD Endowed Chair at UCLA's Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, shares her extraordinary journey from a pivotal childhood moment in Egypt to becoming a world-renowned surgeon-scientist. Learn how she developed innovative intraoperative cancer detection systems and polymer delivery technologies that are transforming precision surgery. Discover her strategies for successful grant writing, building multidisciplinary cancer care teams, and leading UCLA's otolaryngology department to its historic #1 national ranking. She reveals insights on the surgeon-scientist model, saying "yes" to opportunities, and her philosophy of "transformational...
2025-06-1733 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBuilding a Sustainable Practice: Succession Planning and Value-Based Care with Willard C. Harrill, MD, and David E. Melon, MDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Willard C. Harrill, MD, and David E. Melon, MD, in a conversation exploring succession planning and private practice evolution in otolaryngology. They share insights on leadership transition, building sustainable practice models, and navigating the shift to value-based care. The discussion covers recruitment strategies, practice diversification, and the unique challenges facing medium-sized ENT groups. They offer valuable guidance on dynamic scheduling, community engagement, and maintaining competitive advantage while transitioning from traditional fee-for-service models to comprehensive, coordinated patient care approaches. ...
2025-06-1056 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBeyond the Lecture Hall: Revolutionizing Medical Education Through Innovation with Vince Loffredo, EdDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO, talks with Vince Loffredo, EdD, Chief Learning Officer at the American Society for Anesthesiology, about the future of medical education, providing advice to lecturers on how to engage audiences. They discuss how technology has accelerated changes in medical learning, moving from traditional lectures toward micro-learning, interactive formats, and personalized education. Dr. Loffredo shares insights on engaging learners through gamification, virtual reality, social media platforms, and continuous educational experiences, emphasizing collaborative, team-based learning across specialties. Helpful Resources: Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC): h...
2025-06-0342 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyHearing Every Child: Rural Healthcare Innovation with Matthew Bush, MD, PhDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, AAO-HNSF Coordinator-Elect, Research and Quality, joins Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, as they explore how interventions are impacting healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. Dr. Bush shares insights on innovative approaches to hearing healthcare in rural communities from his groundbreaking patient navigation model that dramatically improved follow-up care rates for pediatric hearing patients. Helpful Resources: Reg-ent: https://www.reg-ent.org AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://www.entnet.org/quality-practice/quality-products/clinical-practice-guidelines/
2025-05-2715 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyPathways to Excellence with Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBAIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, join Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO as he interviews Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, AAO-HNS 2024 Hall of Distinction inductee and Division Head of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Lauren D. Holinger Professor and Chair of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, about transforming "pipelines" into "pathways" for diversity in medicine. Discover her five guiding values and learn how her family legacy shaped her commitment to addressing healthcare disparities through mentorship, in...
2025-05-2035 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyIdentifying Immunodeficiencies in Otolaryngology PracticeIn this special episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, developed on behalf of the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Matthew W. Ryan, MD, talks with Antoine Azar, MD, about how otolaryngologists often see immunodeficiency patients first through recurring infections. Learn about screening techniques, key warning signs, and treatment approaches for conditions affecting up to 23% of chronic sinusitis patients. Discover why collaboration between otolaryngology and immunology specialists is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
2025-05-1325 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyDo Good Things and Other Pearls for Success with Sarah N. Bowe, MD, EdMIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Sarah N. Bowe, MD, EdM, current AAO-HNS Nominating Committee member and Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Editorial Board member, in a conversation blending professional wisdom and growth as well as commitment to the Academy and the specialty. Dr. Bowe shares insights on military medicine leadership, her residency director role, and innovations in pediatric otolaryngology. She offers valuable career advice and tips for success on mentorship and opportunities, guided by her principle, "Do good things." The views expressed herein are...
2025-05-0639 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyOtolaryngology at the Center of Sleep Care with Ryan J. Soose, MD, and Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with two leaders in the field of sleep medicine: Ryan J. Soose, MD, Director of the Sleep Division and Associate Professor, and Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD, Assistant Professor, both from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The three discuss the importance and scope of sleep fellowship, the pathways to training and fellowship utilizing the resources of the International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS), the vast possibilities and rewarding nature of sleep medicine, the practical aspe...
2025-04-0835 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyThe Stuffy Reality of Workforce & Practice Challenges with Eugene G. Brown III, MD, RPhIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, visits Eugene G. Brown III, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F President-elect at his practice, Charleston ENT & Allergy in Charleston, South Carolina. The two discuss Dr. Brown's unique journey to otolaryngology, the 2023 Otolaryngology Workforce Report, the trajectory of his practice's composition, priorities for his upcoming term as President, and more! Also, in this episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee as Dr. Brown turns the table, asking Dr. Shah about his experiences thus far as the new EVP/CEO. Helpful Resource:...
2025-03-2554 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyCall It Payment Not Reimbursement with Annette M. Pham, MDIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, visits Annette M. Pham, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS Otolaryngology Private Practice Section, at her practice, The Centers for Advanced ENT Care, in Rockville, Maryland. The two discuss an array of topics from the urgency of greater advocacy participation across the specialty; augmented versus artificial intelligence; the importance of understanding the economics of medicine, including payment and cost containment strategies, and why we should be talking about payment versus reimbursement; balancing life and being involved; 2025 OTO Forum; and more! H...
2025-03-1127 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyWhere the Puck Is Going: Practice, Progress, and Policy with Jason Acevedo, MD, MBA, FAAOAIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Jason Acevedo, MD, MBA, Academy member in private practice in Abilene, Texas, and President of West Texas Health. The two discuss the evolution of practice, ecosystems for patient care, and Dr. Acevedo's own journey in practice from military to hospital-based to single specialty and now multispecialty. They discussed how finding space for advocacy and the Academy is an important part of any otolaryngologist's portfolio, as well as finding ways for residents to explore practice options to find what...
2025-02-1133 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyBeing Authentic in Otolaryngology with Albert L. Merati, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past PresidentRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, sits down with Albert L. Merati, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President and current Chair of the Awards Committee, during the November 2024 SUO/AADO/OPDO Meeting to discuss Academy priorities like medical student initiatives, Reg-ent, and specialty unity. Let's jump right in to learn more about Dr. Merati's focused efforts to normalize the path in otolaryngology and respecting all pathways to patient care in the specialty. Helpful Resource: Workforce Survey Report: https://www.entnet.org/business-of-medicine/workforce-survey/
2025-01-2819 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyParallel Paths to Double Your Impact with Sonya Malekzadeh, MDRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, sits down with Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, leader of the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Editorial Board, Past Board member, Past Coordinator of Education, and Past Women in Otolaryngology Section Chair, during the November 2024 SUO/AADO/OPDO Meeting to discuss Dr. Malekzadeh's multi parallel paths in the Academy and her tenacity to see a need and fill it with engagement and leadership.
2025-01-2114 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyEvolving Your Practice to Stay Relevant with Marc Dubin, MDRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, spent some time in the field with AAO-HNS/F Board member Marc Dubin, MD, at his practice in Baltimore, Maryland, The Centers for Advanced ENT Care, discussing the journey and evolution of private practice and patient care in today's healthcare climate. Dr. Dubin has evolved his practice, those of his 17 colleagues' practices, and since 2023, has been strategically aligned with ENT Specialty Partners. Engage in the discussion, listen/watch now, and look for more on this topic at the 2025 OTO Forum. Join the conversation on ENT Con...
2025-01-1416 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyTrue North with AAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MD, joins AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for this Voices of Otolaryngology episode, which was recorded during Dr. Woodard's visit to Academy headquarters on December 10, 2024. Dr. Woodard shares his personal journey to otolaryngology; insight into his practice at Cleveland Clinic; his philosophical approach to balance, inclusion, mentorship, and wellness; why the Academy plays an essential role in the success of our specialty; the process for the upcoming strategic plan update; and so much more! Helpful Resources: Scroll to the bottom of the BOG...
2025-01-0732 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyStrength in Numbers for AdvocacyRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, is joined by Cristina M. Baldassari, MD, Board of Governors (BOG) Chair, Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator, Eileen M. Raynor, MD, BOG Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, and Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, ENT PAC Chair, to discuss the vital role that advocacy plays in the Academy to support members in their practice and patient care. The group also talks about the crucial need for more member involvement in strengthening the voice of otolaryngology and how individuals can get engaged and make a difference. Helpful...
2024-12-3033 min
Voices of OtolaryngologySuccess Is Intentional with Gavin Setzen, MDRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, travels to Albany ENT & Allergy Services in Albany, New York, to visit with AAO-HNS/F Past President Gavin Setzen, MD, and learn more about the unique model of care that serves the patient population in Albany. Dr. Setzen shares pearls and opportunities for practice success and how the Academy plays a role in that at all stages of one's career.
2024-12-1731 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyCan You Make a Difference? With Shreya Mandeva, MDRahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, talks with Shreya Mandava, MD, PGY1 Resident at the University of Michigan, about how she has found a passion for advocacy in her journey to otolaryngology. Dr. Mandava is the AAO-HNS Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates.
2024-12-0912 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyVoices of Otolaryngology: Section ChairsThe new Voices of Otolaryngology with Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and fresh perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes a deep dive into the stories, goals, and innovations that are both impacting the current state of affairs in the house of medicine as well as shaping the future of the global otolaryngology community. In this first episode, Dr. Shah is joined by the chairs of the A...
2024-12-0632 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyMajor Changes from CMS on Prior Authorization RulesAAO-HNS/F At-Large Director Gene Brown, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F A explains the main elements of the Prior Authorization Final Rule and how it will help physicians handle prior authorization admin faster, provide more transparency, and improve patient care.
2024-05-2922 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyUpdates on Allergic RhinitisPublished literature on allergic rhinitis (AR) has expanded substantially in recent decades. This daunting amount of new literature may be overwhelming for the busy clinician and contribute to inertia. Fortunately, the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis was published in early 2023 and can help aid otolaryngologists in tackling this formidable mountain of evidence. In this podcast, commissioned by the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Christopher Brook, MD, one of the ICAR: Allergic Rhinitis 2023 authors, interviews Sarah K. Wise, MD, ICAR: Allergic Rhinitis 2023 editor. Hear more about the new recommendations and topics in comparison to the...
2024-02-0123 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyAdd-On Code G2211: What You Need to KnowJoin Gene Brown, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F At-Large Director and general otolaryngologist, and James Lin, MD, the Academy's CPT Advisor and a neurotologist, as they engage in a robust podcast discussion on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implementation of code G2211. This is a new code that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Dr. Brown and Dr. Lin provide clinical examples that indicate when code G2211 may be utilized in an otolaryngology practice.
2024-01-2412 min
orthodontics In summaryAnterior openbites AAOJoin me for a topic summary looking at anterior openbites from the AAO. This summary looks at the differences in key diagnostic criteria, the options for treatment planning, and the evidence to support time. The summary is taken from Roberto Carrillo, Flavia Artese and Ravi Nanda’s lectures.
Separate treatment plan:
· treatment of the aetiology
· Treatment of mechanics
Aetiology
Tongue posture / thrust or mouth breathing, alter equilibrium of AP and vertical tooth position.
· Tongue posture / thrust
o Forwards position, not thrust / swallowing, as low intensity and d...
2023-02-0106 min
Voices of OtolaryngologyYPS Leadership Podcast - Episode 7Manan Shah, MD, who previously served as the YPS Secretary and who practices with the Colorado Ear, Nose, and Throat Group in Lakewood, Colorado, discusses leadership lessons learned in the field by esteemed member colleagues. In this episode, he is joined by Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA, AAO-HNS/F President-elect. Dr. Yaremchuk is the Henry Ford Medical Group's chair of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, is a member of the Division of Sleep Medicine, and serves as chair of the Henry Ford Board of Governors and chair of the Henry Ford Health System Quality and Safety Committee.
2022-03-2229 minVoices of Otolaryngology#OTOMTG21 Warm-upAAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Coordinator Daniel C. Chelius, Jr. MD is joined by Dr. Anne Marie Visosky as they look forward to the 125th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in Los Angeles, CA, October 3-6, 2021. Learn more and register today at https://www.entannualmeeting.org
2021-09-1545 minVoices of OtolaryngologyYPS Leadership Podcast - Episode 6William R. Blythe, MD, member, AAO-HNS Board of Directors and partner at East Alabama ENT in Auburn, Alabama
2021-09-0921 minVoices of OtolaryngologyYPS Leadership Series - Episode 3Duane J. Taylor, MD, Past President, AAO-HNS/F, and Medical Director of LeVisage ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethesda, MD.
2021-04-3030 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Trauma Committee Podcast: Acute Head and Neck InjuriesAllison Slijepcevic, MD, (Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis) moderates a case-based discussion of airway management in the setting of pan facial fractures as a cause of upper airway obstruction, direct laryngeal injury, and penetrating neck trauma, a podcast commissioned by the AAO-HNS Trauma Committee. She is joined by otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from the Washington University School of Medicine: Emily A. Spataro, MD; Joseph P. Bradley, MD; Molly N. Huston, MD; and Patrik Pipkorn, MD. This is the second in a series of trauma-related podcasts coordinated by Sarah Akkina, MD, MS (UW Medicine) and Dr. Slijepcevic.
2021-02-1249 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS International Young Physician Forum - Establishing International Research & Educational CollaborationsSusan R. Cordes, MD discusses establishing international research and educational collaborations for the International Young Physicians Forum.
2021-01-2915 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS International Young Physicians Forum - Wellness Strategies During the PandemicJulie L. Wei, MD discusses wellness strategies during the time of the Covid pandemic for the International Young Physicians Forum.
2021-01-2927 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS International Young Physicians Forum - Building Your BrandLeslie R. Kim, MD discusses how to build your brand for the International Young Physicians Forum.
2021-01-2916 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS International Young Physicians Forum - Leadership in the CommunityAAO-HNS President, Carol R. Bradford, MD, discusses leadership in the community for the International Young Physicians Forum.
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OTO JournalOTO: Adherence to American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Systematic ReviewThis podcast highlights original research published in the October 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this review was to evaluate clinicians' adherence to these guidelines' recommendations as measured in the literature. In conclusion, adherence to recommendations in the AAO-HNSF guidelines varies widely. These findings highlight areas for further guideline dissemination, research about guideline adoption, and quality improvement Click here to read the full article.
2020-10-0120 minOTO JournalOTO: Predictors of Pediatric Tracheostomy Outcomes in the United StatesThis podcast highlights original research published in the September 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective was to investigate the outcomes of pediatric tracheostomy as influenced by demographics and comorbidities. In conclusion, pediatric tracheostomy requires substantial health care resources with length of stay escalating over recent years. Age, race, region, discharge destination, and comorbidities were associated with differences in length of stay. Click here to read the full article.
2020-09-0117 minVoices of OtolaryngologyFLEX – Focused Lifelong Education XperienceJeffrey P. Simons, MD, AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education, is joined by Richard V. Smith, MD, past Coordinator for Education for a discussion on FLEX, AAO-HNSF's new flagship education product. FLEX – Focused Lifelong Education Xperience launching in September, is positioned to enhance otolaryngology education through creative and contemporary learning modalities spanning across the specialty.
2020-08-2727 minVoices of Otolaryngology#OTOMTG20: Discussion with the ExpertsMinka L. Schofield, MD, member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, moderates a podcast discussion with Mark K. Wax, MD, Annual Meeting Program Coordinator, and Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD, Coordinator-Elect, to discuss the innovative plans for the AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. Listen for more details about how attendees can engage with colleagues from around the world in this virtual format while having access to 300+ hours of education and science, from ePosters and Oral Scientific Presentations to Panel Presentations, Expert Lectures, the International Symposium, and more! Dr. Schofield aptly noted, "Even though the theme was chosen prior to...
2020-08-1343 minOTO JournalOTO: Effect of HPV Status on Survival of Oropharynx Cancer with Distant MetastasisThis podcast highlights original research published in the August 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Human papillomavirus (HPV)–positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is known to have improved survival over HPV-negative disease. However, it is largely unknown whether HPV status similarly affects survival in patients presenting with distant metastatic disease. We queried the National Cancer Database for OPSCC with distant metastasis. In conclusion, HPV-positive OPSCC has improved survival in the setting of distant metastatic presentation as compared with HPV-ne...
2020-08-0219 minVoices of OtolaryngologyCraniofacial Trauma ManagementSarah Akkina, MD, MS, otolaryngology resident at University of Washington (UW) Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, moderates the AAO-HNS Trauma Committee's first podcast to discuss the leading and latest recommendations for the management of craniofacial trauma. She is joined by Allison Slijepcevic, MD, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery resident at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Neal D. Futran, MD, DMD, former chair of the Trauma Committee, the Allison T. Wanamaker professor and endowed chair of the UW Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and director of Head and Neck Surgery...
2020-07-3046 minOTO JournalOTO: Trends in Ambulatory Surgery Center Utilization for Otolaryngologic Procedures among Medicare Beneficiaries, 2010-2017This podcast highlights original research published in the June 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Surgical care is increasingly shifting to freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). The extent to which otolaryngologists use ASCs has implications for patient safety and health care spending. This study characterizes trends in utilization and resultant financial implications for common otolaryngologic procedures performed at ASC and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). In conclusion, otolaryngologists shifted outpatient surgical care from HOPDs to ASCs between 2010 and 2017, with resultant redu...
2020-07-1118 minVoices of OtolaryngologyCovid-19: E:18 - AfricaDuane J. Taylor, MD, AAO-HNS/F President, and Medical Director of Le Visage ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, in Bethesda, Maryland, United States, is joined by Gayle E. Woodson, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President, Professor Emeritus and Former Chair of Otolaryngology at Southern Illinois University, and visiting Professor at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania; Titus S. Ibekwe, MBBS, FWACS, Professor and Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, and former Vice Chair to the AAO-HNSF International Advisory Board; Johannes J. Fagan, MBChB, FCS(SA), Leon Goldman Professor...
2020-07-0856 minOTO JournalOTO: Special Issue on COVID-19This podcast highlights two original research papers published in the July 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The first paper is: "Olfactory Dysfunction: A Highly Prevalent Symptom of COVID-19 With Public Health Significance". The objective of this study was to review the scientific evidence about anosmia in COVID-19. In conclusion, current evidence shows that OD is highly prevalent in COVID-19, with up to 80% of patients reporting subjective OD and objective olfactory testing potentially showing even higher prevalence. OD is frequently accompanied by t...
2020-07-0222 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAllyship and How to Unlock the Power of DiversityCristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD, AAO-HNS Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair and associate professor, residency program director, Department of OHNS, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with Erynne Faucett, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist at the Phoenix Children's Hospital; Keith Chadwick, MD, Fellow at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice; and Scott P. Stringer, MD, MS, professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences at the UMMC, to discuss allyship.
2020-06-0333 minOTO JournalOTO: Clinical Consensus Statement: Ankyloglossia in ChildrenThis podcast highlights original research published in the May 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective was to identify and seek consensus on issues and controversies related to ankyloglossia and upper lip tie in children by using established methodology for American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery clinical consensus statements. In conclusion, this expert panel reached consensus on several statements that clarify the diagnosis, management, and treatment of ankyloglossia in children 0 to 18 years of age. Lack of consen...
2020-06-0125 minVoices of OtolaryngologyCOVID-19: E17-ResidentsSonya Malekzadeh, MD, Residency Program Director and Professor of Otolaryngology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, is joined by Stacey T. Gray, MD, Residency Program Director at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Sinus Center at Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, AAO-HNSF Coordinator of Education and Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Richard V. Smith, MD, past AAO-HNSF Coordinator of Education and Interim Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine; and Carla V. Valenzuela, MD, a PGY3 Resident at Washington University School...
2020-05-2652 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS COVID-19 Podcast Series Episode 15: Guidance for Return to Practice (Part 2)Gavin Setzen, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President; Albert L. Merati, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President; Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President; Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, President of the AHNS; Joseph K. Han, MD, President-Elect of the; and Margo K. McKenna, MD, Director, Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
2020-05-1457 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS COVID-19 Podcast Series Episode 14: Band of ResidentsDavid M. Cognetti, MD, Associate Professor and Co-Director, Thomas Jefferson University Center for Head and Neck Surgery in Philadelphia, PA; Arvind K. Badhey, MD, a PGY-5 ENT Resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City; Usmaan Basharat, MD, an ENT intern in the same program.
2020-05-1248 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS COVID-19 Podcast Series Episode 13: Strategies to Reduce Stress and Boost ResilienceJulie L. Wei, MD, Division Chief of ENT & Audiology at Nemours Children's Health System and Director of Resident & Faculty Wellbeing; Jo A. Shapiro, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School; Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of the Residency Program at Georgetown University; and Aviad Haramati, PhD, Professor of Physiology, and co-leader, faculty training program in Mind-Body Medicine at Georgetown Hospital.
2020-05-0850 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 12: Guidance for the Return to Practice for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryJames C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HS/F Executive Vice President and CEO is joined by Gavin Setzen, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President and partner at Albany ENT & Allergy Services; Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Past President, partner at Texas ENT & Allergy; Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH, Surgical Director for the Upper Airway Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; and Marc G. Dubin, MD, Chair, Board of Managers, Centers for Advanced ENT Care in Baltimore, MD.
2020-05-0741 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 11: What Will Be the "New Normal" Otolaryngology Practice? And How has COVID-19 Affected It?James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO; Eugene G. Brown III, MD, Partner at Charleston ENT & Allergy Associates, and Board, OASIS Clinically Integrated Network; Cecilia E. Schmalbach, MD, Professor & Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Temple University, Director, Temple Head & Neck Institute, and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality; Joel Selanikio, MD, physician, technologist, entrepreneur, emergency responder, TED speaker and medical futurist.
2020-04-2941 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS COVID-19 Podcast Series Episode 10: Physician Wellness (Peer Support) [April 27]Jo Shapiro, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and founder of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support at Brigham and Women's Hospital; William Blythe, MD, Partner at East Alabama ENT; Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of the Residency Program at Georgetown University; Julie Wei, MD, Division Chief of ENT and Audiology at Nemours Children's Health System and Director of Resident and Faculty Wellbeing.
2020-04-2649 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 9: Reopening and Rebuilding PracticesJames C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO is joined by Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, Past President, AAO-HNS/F, Partner at Texas ENT & Allergy, and Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Douglas D. Backous, MD, Proliance Surgeons in Seattle, WA, AAO-HNS Board of Directors, and Kevin Watson, CEO of Colorado ENT and Allergy, and Past President of ASCENT to discuss emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic in clinical and surgery settings.
2020-04-2234 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Podcast Series Episode 8: What to Expect as We Resume Practice: Learning from KatrinaJames C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President/CEO, is joined by Paul L. Friedlander, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, at Tulane Medical Center, and Daniel W. Nuss, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, to discuss lessons learned from their experiences in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and how they might be applied in preparation to resume practice.
2020-04-1539 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 7: EthicsSusan D. McCammon, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and past Chair of the AAO-HNS Ethics Committee is joined by Andrew G. Shuman, MD, Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Chief of the ENT Section of the Surgery Service, VA Ann Arbor Health System, and Chief of the Clinical Ethics Service, Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM) to discuss ethics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-0631 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 6: ENTs Personal COVID-19 Experiences: Managing Your WellnessWilliam R. Blythe, MD, AAO-HNS Board of Directors, and Partner at East Alabama ENT is joined by Jo A. Shapiro, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and founder of the Center for Professionalism and Peer Support at Brigham and Women's Hospital (and who is currently recovering from COVID-19), and Julie L. Wei, MD, Division Chief of ENT and Audiology at Nemours Children's Health System discuss the importance of physician wellness during COVID-19.
2020-04-0346 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 5: TelemedicineLance A. Manning, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS Practice Management Education Committee and Chair Elect of the BOG is joined by Douglas M. Hildrew, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS Telemedicine Committee and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine, Division of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, and Lawrence M. Simon, MD, former AAO-HNS CPT Advisor, member of AMA's CPT Editorial Panel, and Regional Medical Director for BCBS of Louisiana to discuss the rapid adaption of telemedicine during COVID-19.
2020-04-0342 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 4: Business Topics and Practice WorkflowsGavin Setzen, MD, Past President of AAO-HNS/F is joined by Carol Bradford, MD, MS, President Elect of AAO-HNS/F, and Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan Medical School and Chief Academic Officer Michigan Medicine, and Tricia Long, Immediate Past President, ASCENT, and Practice Administrator at Allergy & ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee in a discussion of relevant business topics and private and academic practice workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-0243 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 3: EpidemiologyKen Kazahaya, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAO-HNS Infectious Disease Committee, shares the epidemiology of COVID-19, including strategies for flattening the curve, symptoms of COVID-19, rate of recovery and mortality, CDC recommendations for healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19, and more. This is based on data, research, and CDC guidance available as of March 31, 2020.
2020-03-3122 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series Episode 2: CARES ActGavin Setzen, MD, Past President of the AAO-HNS/F, and John M. Moore, MD, offer insight into how the CARES Act can provide financial relief for your practice.
2020-03-3017 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Podcast Series - Episode 1: Patient SafetyC.W. David Chang, MD, Co-Chair of the AAO-HNS Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee, provides guidance on steps to improve patient safety during the CVOID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-2917 minVoices of OtolaryngologyYPS Roundtable Podcast: ParENTal Responsibilities – Considerations for Extended LeaveThis webinar explores the challenges and experiences facing otolaryngologists as they plan for maternity and paternity leave in both the academic and private practice setting. Presenters include Carol Bradford, MD, MS, FACS, AAO-HNS/F President-Elect and the executive vice dean for academic affairs for the University of Michigan Medical School, chief academic officer for Michigan Medicine, and a professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery; Todd Blum, CEO of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida; and, Alice Tang, MD, assistant professor of the University of Cincinnati, Department of Otolaryngology, specializing in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery.
2020-02-2649 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNS BOGcast: RUC, CPT, 3P, & UHost Spencer C. Payne, MD, Chair, AAO-HNS Board of Governors, is joined by R. Peter Manes, MD, Coordinator for Advocacy AAO-HNS, to discuss RUC, CPT, 3P, and more. This is the first episode in our new BOGcast series featuring topics concerning the AAO-HNS Board of Governors.
2020-02-0424 minVoices of OtolaryngologyUnconscious BiasThis podcast features David Brown, MD, and Lawrence M. Simon, MD, discussing Unconscious Bias and how it affects decision-making, team building, and communication. Establishing a foundational understanding of unconscious bias is critical to mitigating its effects. This podcast was recorded at the AAO-HNSF 2019 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience.
2020-01-0221 minVoices of OtolaryngologyAAO-HNSF Future of EducationThis has been an exciting time for Foundation education. From spending this past year on an extensive assessment of the Academy's education offerings to charting a course for the future of education. Richard V. Smith, MD, and Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, share their vision in this interview captured at the 2019 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in New Orleans, LA.
2019-09-2511 minVoices of OtolaryngologyBienvenido al podcast internacional de #OTOMTG19Stefanie Goncalves, MD, invita y ofrece una descripción general de la Reunión Anual AAO-HNSF 2019 y la Experiencia OTO para los Asistentes Internacionales. Aprenda más en https://www.entannualmeeting.org.
2019-06-0603 minVoices of OtolaryngologyBem-vindo ao podcast internacional de #OTOMTG19Stefanie Gonçalves, MD, oferece um convite e uma visão geral do Encontro Anual da AAO-HNSF 2019 e da OTO Experiência para participantes internacionais. Saiba mais em https://www.entannualmeeting.org.
2019-06-0603 minVoices of OtolaryngologyInternational Welcome to #OTOMTG19 Podcast (English)Stefanie Goncalves, MD offers an invitation and overview of the AAO-HNSF 2019 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience for International Attendees. Learn more at https://www.entannualmeeting.org.
2019-06-0604 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Adult Sinusitis 2015 Clinical Practice Guideline, Part 2This podcast highlights the updated clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis that is published as an April 2015 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the first of two podcasts for this supplement, Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by authors Ashok Kumar and Maggie Kramper in discussing key findings from the guideline in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with symptoms of sinusitis and their implications for primary care health providers and patients.
Sinusitis affects about 1 i...
2015-04-0216 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Adult Sinusitis 2015 Clinical Practice Guideline, Part 1This podcast highlights the updated clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis that is published as an April 2015 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the first of two podcasts for this supplement, Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by lead author Richard Rosenfeld and co-author Richard Orlandi in discussing key findings from the guideline in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with symptoms of sinusitis.
Sinusitis affects about 1 in 8 adults in the United States, resulting in m...
2015-04-0212 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline on Allergic Rhinitis Part 2This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on allergic rhinitis that is published as a February 2015 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the second of two podcasts for this supplement, Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by co-authors Jesse Hackell and Mark Dykewicz in discussing implications of the guidelines for primary care physicians and pediatricians.
Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic condition affecting children in the United States today. It is responsible for impaired quality of l...
2015-02-0221 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline on Allergic Rhinitis Part 1This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on allergic rhinitis that is published as a February 2015 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the first of two podcasts for this supplement, Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by lead author Michael Seidman and co-author Sandra Lin in discussing key findings from the guideline in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with allergic rhinitis.
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition affecting both children and adults. It affects about 1 in 6 A...
2015-02-0220 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline on Tinnitus, Part 1This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the first of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by lead author David Tunkel and co-author Carol Bauer in discussing implications of the guideline for clinicians who manage patients with tinnitus.
2014-10-0120 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline on Tinnitus Part 2This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. In the second of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by co-authors James Henry and Deena Hollingsworth in discussing the importance of rehabilitation and coping strategies in managing patients with tinnitus.
2014-10-0116 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Sudden Hearing Loss Guideline: Content and ControversiesThis podcast is the second in a two-part series highlighting the Clinical Practice Guideline on Sudden Hearing Loss, which is a supplement to the March 2012 edition of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH is joined by guideline assistant chair Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, and co-author Seth R. Schwartz, in discussing the how the guideline was developed and what steps were taken to ensure it is trustworthy.
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2012-03-0827 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Sudden Hearing Loss Guideline: Validity and MethodologyThis podcast is the first in a two-part series highlighting the Clinical Practice Guideline on Sudden Hearing Loss, which is a supplement to the March 2012 edition of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH is joined by lead author Robert J. Stachler, MD, and co-author Seth R. Schwartz, in discussing the how the guideline was developed and what steps were taken to ensure it is trustworthy.
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2012-03-0625 minOTO JournalOTO: Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 on OtolaryngologyThis podcast highlights a commentary appearing in the May 2012 edition of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH, is joined by Gordon H. Sun, MD, lead author and David Nielsen, EVP and CEO of the AAO-HNS, in a timely discussion of health care reform its impact on otolaryngology practice and research.
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2012-03-0114 minOTO JournalOTO: Evidence-based medicine in health care reformThis podcast highlights a commentary appearing in the October 2011 edition of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH, is joined by Gordon Hughes, MD, corresponding author and Director of Clinical Trials at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD), and David Nielsen, EVP and CEO of the AAO-HNS, in a lively discussion of health care reform and the role of evidence-based medicine.
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2011-10-1715 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Tonsillectomy Clinical Practice Guideline: Part 1, Frequent Throat InfectionPART 1: In this podcast AAO-HNS Journal Editor, Richard Rosenfeld, is joined by Reginald Baugh, Sanford Archer, and Ron Mitchell in discussing the Clinical Practice Guideline, Tonsillectomy in Children. An overview of the guideline is presented followed by recommendations on selecting the best candidates or surgery or watchful waiting.
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2011-01-0433 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Tonsillectomy Clinical Practice Guideline: Part 3, Perioperative ManagementPART 3: In this podcast AAO-HNS Journal Editor, Richard Rosenfeld, is joined by Reginald Baugh, Sanford Archer, and Ron Mitchell in discussing the Clinical Practice Guideline, Tonsillectomy in Children. An overview of the guideline is presented followed by recommendations on selecting the best candidates or surgery or watchful waiting.
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2011-01-0429 minOTO JournalOTO: AAO-HNS Tonsillectomy Clinical Practice Guideline: Part 2, Sleep-Disordered BreathingPART 2: In this podcast AAO-HNS Journal Editor, Richard Rosenfeld, is joined by Reginald Baugh, Sanford Archer, and Ron Mitchell in discussing the Clinical Practice Guideline, Tonsillectomy in Children. An overview of the guideline is presented followed by recommendations on selecting the best candidates or surgery or watchful waiting.
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2011-01-0420 min