Legacy of Excellence Digital Flipbook

LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

The development of a world-wide presence for the AAO-HNS/F is a logical extension of our mission in the U.S. My personal vision of the AAO-HNS/F is a ‘big tent’ organization under whose canopy all organizations connected with otolaryngology worldwide can find a home.” - Michael D. Maves, MD, MBA, 1995-1999 EVP, September 1999 Bulletin

Prompted by the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance and the availability of new treatment alternatives, the AAO-HNS convened an 11-member expert consensus panel in February 1999 to consider the medically and socially responsible use of antibiotics in ear disease. The panel focused on three conditions for which treatment with topical otic preparations and more judicious use of systemic antibiotics was appropriate: chronic suppurative otitis media, infected tympanostomy tubes, and otitis externa. The panels full report was published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery . On a yearly basis, the Academy would review and publish the latest Clinical Indicators Compendium in an issue of the Bulletin . They served as a vehicle that created a direct link between medical decisions in the examining or operating room and the betterment of the specialty as a whole. The Compendium development process involved a literature review, reevaluation of existing materials, and creation of new items, in addition to formulation of a consensus of expert opinions for the texts. On June 29, 2000, five members of the Quality Improvement Committee met at Academy headquarters to strategize ways to make the Compendium of Clinical Indicators more evidence-based. The meeting focused on defining terms, goals, and a timetable. As one of the first steps, a white paper on evidence-based medicine was drafted. In addition, as a follow-up, there was an Evidence-Based Medicine (EMB) Joint Summit meeting on September 23, 2000. The development of EBM was initiated to accomplish several goals: to strengthen the scientific basis of practice parameters; to define the concept in realistic and practical terms, allowing incorporation of several criteria including peer-reviewed literature, consensus

of expert opinions, patient satisfaction, and other outcomes measures; and to advance the art and science of otolaryngology. INTERNATIONAL Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), AAO-HNSF International Coordinator, 1996-2002 With Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), at the helm of the International Program, the AAO-HNSF began to invite international societies to affiliate with the Academy in 1997 so that the global exchange would be even broader. The first member of the International Corresponding Societies (ICS) was the Spanish Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. By the end of 2001, the ICS network grew to 17 members. After careful planning and preparation, the development of the membership category of International Corresponding Society resulted, allowing these societies to formally ally with the Academy. This category included BOG representation to allow international members to participate in and benefit from grassroots activities. Each ICS has one nonvoting representative on the BOG. “We hope to learn about grassroots concerns in medical practice throughout the world, and we look forward to sharing experiences we have gained and solutions we have found for our issues. Otolaryngology cannot help but grow stronger and better serve the needs of our patients through cooperative sharing, knowledge, and expertise,” shared David R. Nielsen, MD, Chair, Board of Governors in the September 1998 Bulletin .

2000: After four years of review and revision, the Board of Directors approved the revised Code of Ethics on June 17, 2000.

1998: First Annual President’s Appeal campaign was initiated by Antonio De la Cruz, MD, during his presidency.

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