Strength in Numbers for Advocacy

12/30/24 • 33 min

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, is joined by Cristina M. Baldassari, MD, Board of Governors (BOG) Chair, Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator, Eileen M. Raynor, MD, BOG Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, and Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, ENT PAC Chair, to discuss the vital role that advocacy plays in the Academy to support members in their practice and patient care. The group also talks about the crucial need for more member involvement in strengthening the voice of otolaryngology and how individuals can get engaged and make a difference.

Helpful Resources:

BOG State Society Contacts Map: www.entnet.org/get-involved/board-of-governors/bog-state-society-contacts-map
Project 535 (AAO-HNS member login required): https://myspecialty.entnet.org/AAOHNS/Project-535/Project-535.aspx

Note: Contributions to ENT PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary, and all members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery have the right to refuse to contribution without reprisal. Federal law prohibits ENT PAC from accepting contributions from foreign nationals. By law, if your contributions are made using a personal check or credit card, ENT PAC may use your contribution only to support candidates in federal elections. All corporate contributions to ENT PAC will be used for educational and administrative fees of ENT PAC, and other activities permissible under federal law. Federal law requires ENT PAC use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and the name of the employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. ENT PAC is a program of the AAO-HNS which is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Helpful Resources:

BOG State Society Contacts Map: www.entnet.org/get-involved/board-of-governors/bog-state-society-contacts-map
Project 535 (AAO-HNS member login required): https://myspecialty.entnet.org/AAOHNS/Project-535/Project-535.aspx

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Success Is Intentional

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, travels to Albany ENT & Allergy Services in Albany, New York, to visit with AAO-HNS/F Past President Gavin Setzen, MD, and learn more about the unique model of care that serves the patient population in Albany. Dr. Setzen shares pearls and opportunities for practice success and how the Academy plays a role in that at all stages of one's career.

Next Episode

True North with AAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MD

AAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MD, joins AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for this Voices of Otolaryngology episode, which was recorded during Dr. Woodard's visit to Academy headquarters on December 10, 2024. Dr. Woodard shares his personal journey to otolaryngology; insight into his practice at Cleveland Clinic; his philosophical approach to balance, inclusion, mentorship, and wellness; why the Academy plays an essential role in the success of our specialty; the process for the upcoming strategic plan update; and so much more!

Helpful Resources:

Scroll to the bottom of the BOG webpage to access the Legislative Affairs Toolkit and other resources: https://www.entnet.org/get-involved/board-of-governors/