ENTtoday spent a few minutes with Alessandra Colaianni, a surgical resident at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, to find out how she keeps up with her passion for non-fiction writing, while maintaining a busy schedule.


ENTtoday spent a few minutes with Alessandra Colaianni, a surgical resident at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, to find out how she keeps up with her passion for non-fiction writing, while maintaining a busy schedule.
ENTtoday’s goal this year was was to continue the things people love about while making the publication more timely, more fun to and leave readers with something to think about. Here’s a look back at 2018.

For many otolaryngologists, staying on top of compounding regulatory requirements can feel like an impossible endeavor.

A mentor gives advice but sponsors promote their proteges directly, using their personal networks to place them in leadership positions or committees.

Dr. Josh Wiedermann discusses his goal to help build a residency program in Ethiopia.

A healthy work/life integration can promote health and reduce burnout.

Otolaryngologists around the country are making a difference in their communities that goes beyond the patients they treat in their practices.


As a senior surgeon who continues to remain clinically active, I hope the following reflections may represent some common opinions of my experienced colleagues.

We know that burnout, depression, and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse are prevalent in our community. However, we do not openly discuss them and we fail to normalize these experiences.