Philip Zapanta, MD, talks about practicing otolaryngology, enlisting in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps and his deployment to Iraq.
Ageism in Medicine: A Look at Medical Ethics, Laws, and Regulations
Ageism can hurt both physicians and patients. Here’s a look at the federal and state laws surrounding ageism.
Letter from the Editor: In the Midst of COVID Life, Where Did My Superpower Go?
Writing usually comes easy to me. Some people can do a neck dissection in 30 minutes. Others build amazing rapport with patients after just five minutes of interaction. We have colleagues who have the hands of a jeweler when performing a stapedectomy, and others who have the courage to face down a 12-hour surgery on […]
So You Want to Be a Surgeon-Scientist?
Stephanie Shintani Smith shares how she launched her research career and what has helped her along the way.
Letter from the Editor: Unsung Heroes
In most catastrophic events, including the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are heroes that embody the resilience and bravery of the human spirit.
Otolaryngologists Share How an Injury or Illness Forced Them to Reshape their Careers
Experiencing severe physical limitations made these otolaryngologists realize how physical their jobs really are. Here are some important lessons they shared.
Moral Strength and Professional Courage Are Necessities for Physicians
Even with ethical principles available to guide physicians in their approach to clinical ethical dilemmas, doing the right thing often requires bravery and personal risk.
Letter from the Editor: Looking Beyond Otolaryngology to the Explosion of Technology in Medicine
It’s good to take a trip outside the otolaryngology world once in a while to experience something novel and innovative.
Inequity in Medicine Impacts Everyone
Equity is not just a “women’s issue” or a “minority issue.”
How Medicine Helped Surgeon Prepare for Career as Writer
Gayle Woodson,, MD, writes and volunteers at a local medical clinic for people without health insurance called Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine.