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.
Surgeon Talks About How Life in India and Immigration to U.S. Shaped Medical Career
Ashok R. Shaha, MD, one of the world’s most respected head and neck oncology and endocrine surgeons, say his humble upbringing continues to shape his medical career.
Tips from Otolaryngologists on How to Be an Entrepreneur
The Important Role Emotional Intelligence Plays in Patient Care
The three pillars of emotional intelligence are communication, appreciation, and empathy. High emotional intelligence can play a part in building or undermining relationships with colleagues and patients.
Otolaryngologist’s Love of Running Helps Her Connect with Patients, Other Physicians
Ilaaf Darrat, MD, MBA, a pediatric otolaryngologist, explains how running has helped her medical career.
Why More MDs, Medical Residents Are Choosing to Pursue Additional Academic Degrees
Forgoing an additional academic degree, like business administration (MBA) and public health (MPH), may come at a cost in today’s increasingly complex and competitive healthcare environment.
How Sports Helped an Olympic Athlete Prepare for a Medical Career
Valeria Silva Merea, MD, a laryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how sports taught her important skills, including discipline and time management.