Position Statement: Minimal Test Battery for Cochlear Implants
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the concept of the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) and Consonant-Noise-Consonant (CNC) Test …
Applying for Fellowships: Advice from a Current Fellow-in-Training
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES NAPLES, MDWhat criteria did you consider when looking at applying for a Fellowship?When looking for fellowships, there are a variety of…
Position Statement: Middle-Ear Ventilation Tube Placement
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that complications may occur following the placement of middle-ear ventilation tubes.…
Position Statement: Micropressure Therapy
The Equilibrium Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology…
Position Statement: Medical Role in Cerumen Removal
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) states that cerumen removal requires mechanical manipulation of the external auditory …
A Day in the Life of an Academic Otolaryngologist Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH CRISTINA BALDASSARI, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?A typical day in the life of an ENT is challenging and invigorating. An EN…
A Day in the Life of a Private Practitioner
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID S. COHEN, MDWhat is a typical day in the life of an ENT?Being and ENT surgeon involves a mix of clinical, surgical, research, teaching,…
Position Statement: Management of Otosclerosis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes otosclerosis as a condition of abnormal bone growth that results in a progressive condu…
In-Office Placement of Tubes in Pediatric Patients While Awake
The position of the AAO-HNS is that tympanostomy tubes are safe and effective for managing otitis media in children who meet current guidelines for tube insert…
Position Statement: Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring in Otologic Surgery
The study of the electrophysiological properties of cranial nerves has long been of interest to otolaryngologists as it relates to both medical and surgical ap…
Women in Otolaryngology: A Female Perspective on the Journey
ArticlesBY JENNIFER VILLWOCK, MDWhat unique challenges do women face in residency?We all face challenges in residency. There is little in your training up to that poin…
Position Statement: Infant Hearing
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has adopted the position statement of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, 2007.Adopted 7/10/199…
Why I Chose Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as My Specialty
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH ANIRUDH (ANI) SARASWATHULAFor some, they know exactly what type of medicine they want to practice even before applying to medical school. For…
Medical School 101: Tips for Surviving Your First Year
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH LINDA LIWhat type of classes should students expect to take during their first year?The proverbial “drinking from a fire hose” aptly describe…
Is Medical School for You? Tips from a Current Medical Student
ArticlesBY JESSICA MILLERCongratulations, you’ve made it to college—what an accomplishment! And now, you’re considering applying to medical school. You’ve probably hea…
Applying to Medical School: What I Learned on the Journey
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH BRANDON KAMRAVAAccording to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®), of those who applied to medical school, about 40 perce…
Position Statement: Electrocochleography
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test and is medically ind…
Position Statement: Disorders of Equilibrium and Drivers Licensing Boards
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery believes that physicians should not be required to report their patients with disorders of equilib…
