Why the American Board of Medical Specialties’ MOC program is valuable


Why the American Board of Medical Specialties’ MOC program is valuable

The federal act mandates disclosure of physician ownership and investments in healthcare manufacturers and group purchasing organizations

Otolaryngologist job candidates should be prepared for credential verification, reference checking and additional background investigations

Reserve follow-up monitoring by imaging for patients whose cholesteatoma has likely been completely eradicated

Mastoidectomy may not improve otologic outcomes following perforation repair

The committee is one of eight American Board of Otolaryngology committees
Adenotonsillectomy in obese children improves AHI but not inflammation; improvements in OSA after weight loss in obese diabetic patients even after weight regain; ESS a viable choice for children with CRS and failed therapies; otolaryngology hospitalist model can work for inpatient practices; enlarged vestibular aqueduct indicates stronger risk of hearing loss progression; patients with VFP thyroidectomy incur high cost of care
