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Advocacy: Finding Our Voice

Dr. Lindsay reflects on her first experience participating in Advocacy Day, organized by the AAO-HNS, highlighting the importance of physician advocacy beyond clinical care.

Disrupting Immigrant and Pediatric Care

U.S. immigration policies have significantly affected immigrant families’ access to pediatric otolaryngological care, leading to fear, reduced healthcare visits, and delayed treatments. These changes have created challenges for healthcare providers and jeopardized children’s health and well-being.

The Sandwich Generation in Otolaryngology

Dr. Wei explores the experiences and challenges faced by otolaryngologists who are part of the “sandwich generation,” simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising children while managing demanding medical careers.

More Than Skin Deep: Building a Workforce Patients Can Trust

Trust and racial disparities significantly impact patient care in otolaryngology, as illustrated by a Black patient’s reluctance to undergo a life-saving tracheostomy due to past medical complications and systemic distrust. This case highlights the need for diversity and education in the medical workforce to improve patient trust and outcomes.

What Otolaryngologists Can Learn from Athletes

Mental training techniques used by elite athletes can significantly enhance surgical performance and career longevity for otolaryngologists by improving focus, stress management, and adaptability in high-pressure environments.