Special 125th Anniversary Issue – Bulletin

to hold that position. Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, was recently named dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Toni M. Ganzel, MD, MBA, is the dean of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Douglas A. Girod, MD, serves as the chancellor of the University of Kansas, which means he is the chief executive officer for that institution. These are but a few of the shining stars who have been involved in the Academy and have gone on in their careers to attain appointments that validate their leadership abilities. If we look at a leader as someone who takes people where they want to go, the Academy will provide members with leadership development and mentorship that will allow them to become president of the Academy, CEO of their healthcare institution, dean of their schools of medicine, or chief of staff at their hospital, if that is their desire. The opportunities are varied—and the skill set necessary may well depend on the individual—but the Academy can be a resource to achieve these goals. that of those otolaryngologists who admit to burnout, 17% have thoughts of taking their own life. Can you imagine losing a colleague who could have been helped? We as otolaryngologists bring health and wellness to our patients to restore essential human functions of breathing to sustain life, speaking to each other with kindness, and listening to each other with compassion and hope. We too must bring balance and wellness to us as individuals, expand our knowledge, give each other the tools to advocate for resources to support the work we do, and create an infrastructure to support each other. The unprecedented changes in 2020 associated with the pandemic and civil unrest have challenged each and every one of us. These events that have presented so much uncertainty serve as a clarion call that change is constant and resilience is essential. With health and wellness at the center of the conversation and a strategic priority in celebration of our 125-year anniversary, please join us in investing in each other and our collective future.

selflessly to the organization. To make the most of the energy and enthusiasm that they bring, it is our responsibility to provide leadership development and mentorship that will build the pipeline of leaders for the future of our specialty. As our members matriculate in residency, begin practice development, and transition to midcareer and senior partnerships, it is appropriate that the Academy be there to assist in leadership and mentorship. The goal of leadership development and mentorship is to develop education modules, platforms, and mentorship programs that will provide benefit to Academy members. Current leaders will be there to assist those who are interested with personal development, networking, and leadership skills. It is amazing to see the number of otolaryngologists who exemplify success in leadership, such as Cliff A. Megerian, MD, who has been named chief executive officer of University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, Ohio—the first physician ever ways of identifying and promoting resilience with the 21st century demands of surgical practice—where we are facing unprecedented change in how we work, the expectations of our work, and how we are resourced—remain elusive for many. Bureaucratic tasks and electronic medical records interfere with relationship-centric care and compromise our sense of purpose. An unfavorable patient outcome leaves us as the second victim, second guessing ourselves and undermining our confidence and well-being. These professional demands of our work and competing priorities can leave us with little time to integrate strategies that promote well-being and leave us at risk for burnout. Medical errors are more likely to occur in burnt out physicians. Only one-third of us report experiencing joy and happiness in our work, and over one-third of us admit to burnout. While most of us turn to exercise as a healthy way of coping, many will choose an unhealthy escape, such as isolation, junk food craving, binge eating, and alcohol consumption. The most alarming statistic is

Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA C reating a strong pipeline of capable leaders is imperative for the Academy. We

are fortunate to have individuals who are the best and the brightest in medicine and volunteer Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA

Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS C ultivating physician well-being

and resilience is a key to enhancing the quality of otolaryngology care and the sustainability of our physician workforce. Yet Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS

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