The conversation about which medical specialists are best suited to treat patients with sleep disorders evolved even more recently.
An Update on Progress Toward Subcertification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
The training pathway for pediatric otolaryngologists will require completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship and satisfaction of the eligibility criteria.
ABOto Executive Director Talks Leadership, Physician Wellness
Brian Nussenbaum, MD, has assumed the role of executive director of the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto), replacing Robert H. Miller, MD. Previously, Dr. Nussenbaum served as division chief of […]
The Controversy Over Maintenance of Certification
AAO-HNS Officials Tout Academy’s Clinical Data Registry as Powerful Compliance, Research Tool
Officials say data provided by Regent will make it easier for otolaryngologists to comply with new regulations and help deliver more powerful research
ABOto Credentials and Ethics Committee Oversees Certification Eligibility, Retention
The committee is one of eight American Board of Otolaryngology committees
Identity Crisis: A new bill would require marketing materials to clarify one’s credentials
More often than not, members of the public are confused about which health care providers are physicians and which are not. That uncertainty is expected to increase as the trend toward non-physician providers earning doctorate degrees continues and as demand for services grows with the millions of people gaining insurance under the 2010 health reform law.
Prime Time for Pediatric Otolaryngology: ASPO seeks subcertification
With pediatric otolaryngology continuing to evolve, the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) is exploring subcertification in the field, saying it is specialized enough that it deserves recognition. The society has approached the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) about the possibility and is working on defining the knowledge base that would be required for a physician to become subcertified as a pediatric otolaryngologist.
Point-of-Care CT Scanning in Otolaryngology: Boon for Patients and Physicians: Part 1 of 2
Otolaryngologist Martin L. Hopp, MD, PhD, of Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, believes that in-office computed tomography (CT) scanning is the trifecta of care for otolaryngologists and their patients.