Where the Puck Is Going: Practice, Progress, and Policy with Jason Acevedo, MD, MBA, FAAOA
Release Date: 02/11/2025
Beyond the Lecture Hall: Revolutionizing Medical Education Through Innovation
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO, talks with Vince Loffredo, EdD, Chief Learning Officer at the American Society for Anesthesiology, about the future of medical education, providing advice to lecturers on how to engage audiences. They discuss how technology has accelerated changes in medical learning, moving from traditional lectures toward micro-learning, interactive formats, and personalized education. Dr. Loffredo shares insights on engaging learners through gamification, virtual reality, social media platforms, and continuous...
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Hearing Every Child: Rural Healthcare Innovation
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, AAO-HNSF Coordinator-Elect, Research and Quality, joins Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, as they explore how interventions are impacting healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. Dr. Bush shares insights on innovative approaches to hearing healthcare in rural communities from his groundbreaking patient navigation model that dramatically improved follow-up care rates for pediatric hearing patients. Helpful Resources: Reg-ent: AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice...
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Pathways to Excellence
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, join Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO as he interviews Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, AAO-HNS 2024 Hall of Distinction inductee and Division Head of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Lauren D. Holinger Professor and Chair of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, about transforming "pipelines" into "pathways" for diversity in medicine. Discover her five guiding values and learn how...
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Identifying Immunodeficiencies in Otolaryngology Practice
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this special episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, developed on behalf of the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Matthew W. Ryan, MD, talks with Antoine Azar, MD, about how otolaryngologists often see immunodeficiency patients first through recurring infections. Learn about screening techniques, key warning signs, and treatment approaches for conditions affecting up to 23% of chronic sinusitis patients. Discover why collaboration between otolaryngology and immunology specialists is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
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Do Good Things and Other Pearls for Success
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Sarah N. Bowe, MD, EdM, current AAO-HNS Nominating Committee member and Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Editorial Board member, in a conversation blending professional wisdom and growth as well as commitment to the Academy and the specialty. Dr. Bowe shares insights on military medicine leadership, her residency director role, and innovations in pediatric otolaryngology. She offers valuable career advice and tips for success on mentorship and opportunities,...
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Navigating Immunotherapy Options for Allergic Rhinitis: SCIT vs. SLIT
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this special edition of Voices of Otolaryngology, join Cecelia Damask, DO, and Matthew W. Ryan, MD, as they explore the critical differences between subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis treatment. This in-depth discussion covers efficacy comparisons, safety profiles, cost considerations, and practical factors affecting patient adherence. Learn how these immunotherapy approaches can modify disease progression beyond symptom management and discover strategies for individualizing treatment plans for those suffering from allergic rhinitis. Resources: ...
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Otolaryngology at the Center of Sleep Care
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with two leaders in the field of sleep medicine: Ryan J. Soose, MD, Director of the Sleep Division and Associate Professor, and Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD, Assistant Professor, both from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The three discuss the importance and scope of sleep fellowship, the pathways to training and fellowship utilizing the resources of the International Surgical Sleep Society...
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The Stuffy Reality of Workforce & Practice Challenges
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, visits Eugene G. Brown III, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F President-elect at his practice, Charleston ENT & Allergy in Charleston, South Carolina. The two discuss Dr. Brown's unique journey to otolaryngology, the , the trajectory of his practice's composition, priorities for his upcoming term as President, and more! Also, in this episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee as Dr. Brown turns the table, asking Dr. Shah about his experiences thus far as the new...
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Call It Payment Not Reimbursement
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, visits Annette M. Pham, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS Otolaryngology Private Practice Section, at her practice, The Centers for Advanced ENT Care, in Rockville, Maryland. The two discuss an array of topics from the urgency of greater advocacy participation across the specialty; augmented versus artificial intelligence; the importance of understanding the economics of medicine, including payment and cost containment strategies, and why we should be talking about payment versus...
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R&Q in 2025 and Beyond
Voice of Otolaryngology
In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and CEO, sits down with Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, AAO-HNSF Research and Quality Coordinator, to discuss the next level of research and quality in 2025 with modernizing evidence-based research and providing the specialty and house of medicine the resources and tools for advanced clinical and patient care.
info_outlineIn this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Jason Acevedo, MD, MBA, Academy member in private practice in Abilene, Texas, and President of West Texas Health. The two discuss the evolution of practice, ecosystems for patient care, and Dr. Acevedo's own journey in practice from military to hospital-based to single specialty and now multispecialty. They discussed how finding space for advocacy and the Academy is an important part of any otolaryngologist's portfolio, as well as finding ways for residents to explore practice options to find what is most fitting for them individually.