Women in Otolaryngology

09/10/2025

The countdown to Academy has begun! If you are bringing your little ones to the Indianapolis, don't miss out on an opportunity for full-day and half-day childcare programs for infants and children. The deadline to register for mini-ENT camp is TOMORROW September 11th and there will not be onsite registration!

Register and learn more here: https://www.plusonemeetings.com/register-aaohnsf-202

Plus One Meetings is committed to creating a safe and inviting space for our youngest conference attendees to play, explore, laugh, invent and make lots of memories.

09/10/2025

All WIO members who are in their first 10 years of practice are invited to apply for free career coaching. This is a WIO-endowment sponsored program and will be a great opportunity for growth and development!

08/07/2025

Congrats to WIO Quyen Nguyen - Forbes 50 over 50 innovators for her amazing neural tagging for safer surgery! Her biotech company is Alume.

These 50 STEM standouts on this list are actively advancing the world’s understanding of medicine, meteorology and large language models.

07/30/2025

The WIO webinar on Sharpening the Scalpel: Surgical Coaching in Otolaryngology is now available on demand!

Surgical coaching is gaining momentum and has been shown to have tremendous benefits to not only patient outcomes but also surgeon burnout and efficiency. During this session, a panel of trained surgical coaches (who are women otolaryngologists) discuss what exactly surgical coaching is and how it can benefit both seasoned otolaryngologists and trainees.

Watch the recorded webinar here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTNmgXS6H_E

Special thanks to Dr. Reema Padia, Dr. Jane Lea and Dr. LaKeisha Henry for an informative crash course on surgical coaching!

Surgical coaching is gaining momentum and has been shown to have tremendous benefits to not only patient outcomes but also surgeon burnout and efficiency. Du...

07/30/2025

Come join other women leaders of WIO!

WIO invites those who are interested in serving on the Governing Council to submit an application no later than Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Link to apply is here:

https://www.entnet.org/get-involved/sections/women-in-otolaryngology/

Open positions are: Chair-elect, Member at Large, and Chief Information Officer. You can read more about the positions through the application!

The WIO Section is dedicated to assisting the career development of women otolaryngologists and those considering careers in otolaryngology.

07/08/2025

Posted by Amy Diehl (if you’re not following her, you should be): In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 wks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly.

Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.

06/18/2025

✨ Need one more reason to join us at the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo? 🎉

This year, we’re excited to offer Mini ENT Camp — a fun, safe, and enriching childcare program with full and half-day options for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids. 🧸🎨🧪

Now you can fully enjoy the meeting while your little ones have a blast of their own!

Plus One Meetings is committed to creating a safe and inviting space for our youngest conference attendees to play, explore, laugh, invent and make lots of memories.

06/17/2025

WIO Webinar - The Buck Stops with You: Taking Control of Your Financial Future is now available on demand!

This webinar dives into the unique financial challenges women face, from the wealth gap and longer lifespans to the impact of career breaks and caregiving responsibilities. Backed by striking research, the webinar explores why women need to build financial confidence, take charge of long-term planning, and secure their financial health. Don’t miss this wake-up call, because the buck stops with you!

View here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIYlQx4b2VI

Thank you to Dr. Flanary, Chair, and members of the WIO Governing Council, the WIO Committees, Peggy Corcillo, Wealth Manager, Raymond James, and Sarah Hollingsworth, Vice President of Marketing, Everis, for making this possible!

This webinar dives into the unique financial challenges women face, from the wealth gap and longer lifespans to the impact of career breaks and caregiving re...

06/11/2025

Curious about what surgical coaching is all about? Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar this Thursday, June 12th from 8-9:15PM EST to learn from experts on how otolaryngologists can benefit from surgical coaching!

Join us on Thursday, June 12, for an informative webinar hosted by the Women in Otolaryngology section on surgical coaching. Surgical coaching is gaining momentum and has been shown to have tremendous benefits to not only patient outcomes but also surgeon burnout and efficiency. During this session,...

06/10/2025

Only two days left! Don't forget to vote in the annual AAO-HNS elections which will close on June 12. Make your voice heard to support the many wonderful candidates up for election to a number of positions--for more information, see candidate statements here:

Read the candidate statements from the official slate of candidates for the upcoming AAO-HNS Annual Election.

06/05/2025

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!
The AAO-HNS annual election is on now and ends on June 12. There are great candidates running for all positions, and several by-laws changes.
Please make your voice and choices known! You can use the link in the emails you were sent, or use this QR code to start. You will need your Academy ID and password.
Use your power for good!

06/03/2025

Did you know that surgeons in the OR, just like athletes, benefit greatly from coaching?

Join us on Thursday, June 12 from 8 - 9:15 PM EST, for an informative webinar hosted by the Women in Otolaryngology section on surgical coaching. Surgical coaching is gaining momentum and has been shown to have tremendous benefits to not only patient outcomes but also surgeon burnout and efficiency. During this session, a panel of trained surgical coaches (who are women otolaryngologists) will discuss what exactly surgical coaching is and how it can benefit both seasoned otolaryngologists and trainees. We will also hold a mock coaching session to demonstrate how it could help solve challenges that an otolaryngologist might face in her practice. This webinar is open to all so spread the word!

Register here:
https://landing.entnet.org/wio-webinar-surgical-coaching-in-otolaryngology