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Voices of Otolaryngology

Voices of Otolaryngology

AAO-HNS/F 100 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

Voices of Otolaryngology is a podcast series hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA. It features conversations with individuals from the otolaryngology specialty, exploring their stories, goals, and innovations. The series aims to impact the current state of medicine and shape the future of the global otolaryngology community.

Episodes

Sixteen Cases, One Truth: Writing Breathless
Sixteen Cases, One Truth: Writing Breathless Jul 21, 2026 37:27 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Tali Lando, MD, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital of Westchester Medical Center and author of Breathless: Surgical Tales from the Brink (and Back), joins host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for a candid conversation about writing honestly about medicine. Dr. Lando discusses the 16-case medical memoir's structure, built around bot
Clarity, Originality, Rigor, Effect: The CORE of a Winning Research Grant
Clarity, Originality, Rigor, Effect: The CORE of a Winning Research Grant Jul 7, 2026 58:25 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Matthew L. Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, Chair of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality, joins host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for a candid conversation on research funding and career growth. Dr. Bush shares how the AAO-HNSF CORE Grant Program shaped his own path from first-time recipient
The 1-in-10 Mindset: Grit, Reinvention, and Seeing Cancer in Real Time
The 1-in-10 Mindset: Grit, Reinvention, and Seeing Cancer in Real Time Jun 23, 2026 46:34 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Eben L. Rosenthal, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the Barry and Amy Baker Chair in Laryngeal, Head and Neck Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for a candid conversation on reinvention, resilience, and discovery. Dr. Rosenthal reflects on building a c
Solo, Strategic, and Satisfied: 25 Years of Independent ENT Practice
Solo, Strategic, and Satisfied: 25 Years of Independent ENT Practice Jun 9, 2026 32:04 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rajesh S. Kakani, MD, shares his journey from international training to building a solo private practice in the U.S., offering candid insights for early-career physicians navigating today's consolidating landscape. He covers strategic practice location, calculated risk-taking, hybrid employment models, and the operational discipline needed to thrive ind
Choosing Your First Job, Finding Success and Building a Career
Choosing Your First Job, Finding Success and Building a Career May 26, 2026 34:43 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Soham Roy, MD, MBA, draws on his experience as a mentor to guide early-career surgeons through one of medicine's most pivotal transitions: moving from training into independent practice. Dr. Roy shares the framework he uses when advising residents, fellows, and early-career physicians: define success on your own terms, understand what truly brings fulfi
Social Media and Building Your Voice in Otolaryngology
Social Media and Building Your Voice in Otolaryngology May 12, 2026 29:00 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Inna A. Husain, MD, Medical Director of Laryngology at Community Hospital Munster, joins host Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for a practical and energizing conversation about how physicians can use social media to educate patients, grow their practice, and elevate the specialty. Dr. Husain shares how her platform evolved from a pandemic-era hobby into a referr
Innovation by Design: Turning Clinical Problems into Real Solutions
Innovation by Design: Turning Clinical Problems into Real Solutions Apr 28, 2026 40:43 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Peter Santa Maria, MBBS, PhD, discusses his approach to innovation in patient care and how physicians can source ideas and inspiration to chart their own ideation course. Dr. Santa Maria shares his global journey with host Rahul K Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO. Starting with his childhood in Australia, then to Stanford Univer
Financial Foundations for Physicians
Financial Foundations for Physicians Apr 14, 2026 40:48 In this wide-ranging episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Craig Dell, CPFA, Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (a Bank of America company), joins host and AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for an in-depth and candid discussion about financial planning for physicians at every career stage. Drawing on decades of experience advising doctors, C
A Spice, a Patent, and a Purpose: One Surgeon's Path to Cancer Prevention
A Spice, a Patent, and a Purpose: One Surgeon's Path to Cancer Prevention Mar 31, 2026 38:22 Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD, the Jack Pou Endowed Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport and a founding member of the AAO-HNS Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section, discusses her journey in translational research, leading with purpose, and building a career at the intersection of clinical medicine and scientific discovery. Dr. Nathan refle
Smell Loss, Science, and the Road to a Cure
Smell Loss, Science, and the Road to a Cure Mar 17, 2026 46:32 Zara M. Patel, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford Medicine and Director of the Stanford Initiative to Cure Smell and Taste Loss, discusses her pursuit of a cure for olfactory dysfunction, the science behind smell recovery, and the research milestones that have redefined what is possible for patients with smell and taste loss. Dr. Patel reflects on her cross-country t
Intentional Career Building
Intentional Career Building Mar 10, 2026 43:27 Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA, Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School and the AAO-HNS Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section Financial Officer, discusses leadership, intentional career development, and the many hats and evolutions of her career. Dr. Malloy reflects on the non-linear nature of leadership growth, the value of strategic netwo
Mentorship Matters: Paying it Forward for the Next Generation of Otolaryngologists
Mentorship Matters: Paying it Forward for the Next Generation of Otolaryngologists Mar 3, 2026 35:55 In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, AAO-HNS/F Past President and the Interim Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Interim Dean of the Medical School at the University of Minnesota University, joins for an inspiring conversation with host and AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, about leadership, resilience, and building a

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