Sleep Medicine Subspecialty Exam: Deadline, May 1

The American Board of Otolaryngology's sleep medicine subspecialty certification exam application is available on their website. If you are interested in taking this exam, please visit http://www.aboto.org/. The application deadline for the exam is May 1, 2011. More

PSQI Tracheostomy Survey: Deadline to Complete Is May 26, 2011

The Patient Safety & Quality Improvement and Airway & Swallowing committees have developed a survey on tracheostomy and catastrophic outcomes. The goal is to gauge the experience of otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons in caring for tracheotomies and potential complications. There are infrequent, catastrophic complications with significant adverse outcomes. However, these events are so infrequent that their occurrence is difficult to study from an institutional perspective. Please take 10-minutes to complete the survey. More

A Tonsil Remedy Is Fitted for a New Century
The New York Times
Built on studies of throat infections and tonsillectomies, new guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology, issued in January, suggest tonsillectomy for recurrent sore throats only if frequent or severe. More

Teenager Has Nose Amputated to Prevent Rare Cancer from Killing Her
Daily Mail
Surgeons took the drastic action of amputating Jade Swain's nose after she was diagnosed with a rare cancer. The only symptom the 15-year-old had was a spot on her nose—and it took two years before she was given the devastating diagnosis.More

Strawberries May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
WebMD
Eating freeze-dried strawberries may help prevent esophageal cancer, according to new but preliminary research. More

Academy Website Update

Please note that we are experiencing delays in our recent work with vendors to upgrade our membership database. This has resulted in an extended delay in your ability to access certain member features of the website. We are working diligently to resolve these issues and appreciate your patience while we attempt to complete the upgrade process. More

Join AAO-HNS Partners for Progress—Make a Real Difference in the Specialty

Augusta ENT; Boys Town Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute; ENT and Allergy Associates; Otosleep/Pell Ann Wardrop, MD; Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD/New York Otology; Chicago Otolaryngology Associates; ENT Associates of Alabama; Island ENT/NY Facial Plastics; Long Island ENT Associates; Michael Rothschild, MD; Michael Setzen, MD Otolaryngology; and Richard W. Waguespack, MD Ear, Nose, and Throat. Join these groups today as they partner with us to support delivering the best ear, nose, and throat care.More

CPOP Hands-on Workshop: June 17 - 19, 2011 in Detroit, MI

The Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel includes three phases: self-study, hands-on workshop, and a six-month supervisory period. Register to receive your materials and sign up for the Detroit Workshop. The deadline for exam submission is Monday, May 23.More

New AcademyU® Courses: Phonomicrosurgery and More!

• Phonomicrosurgery for Benign Pathology by Steven M. Zeitels, MD
  
• Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck Cancer by Michael L. Hinni, MD, Eric J. Moore, MD, David G Grant, MD, FRCS

Learn More about the 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a free conference call on the 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program. The call will be held on Tuesday April 19 from 1:30 to 3pm ET. Register.More

New Screening Categories for Newly Enrolling Medicare Providers

CMS has released an article on the new provider enrollment provisions, that became effective on March 25, 2011. Learn more about CMS's establishment of provider enrollment screening categories for newly enrolled Medicare providers and CMS's authority to impose temporary moratorium on the enrollment of new Medicare providers and suppliers of a particular type in geographic areas. More

IRS/ISIAN Meeting Dates Have Changed

The International Rhinologic Society (IRS) and the International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN) just released new dates for their upcoming convention in the fall. The new dates of IRS/ISIAN are September 20-23, 2011, in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting will be held at the ANA Intercontinental Tokyo in the center of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace and other landmarks. MoreMore