The 2021 American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS/F) Board of Directors annual election results are in, and the following physicians have been elected:
- President-Elect: Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA
- At-Large Director (Academic; two-year term): Alexander G. Chiu, MD
- At-Large Director (Academic; four-year term): Cherie-Ann O. Nathan, MD
- At-Large Director (Private Practice): Angela M. Powell, MD
- Nominating Committee (Academic): Samantha Anne, MD, MS
- Nominating Committee (Academic): Ken Kazahaya, MD, MBA
- Nominating Committee (Private Practice): Andrew M. Coughlin, MD
- Nominating Committee (Private Practice): Angela K. Sturm, MD
- Audit Committee: Art A. Ambrosio, MD, MBA
The board is made up of volunteer leadership roles, including Academy and Foundation At-Large Directors, Academy and Foundation Coordinators, Board of Governors Representatives, and Advisory Representatives.
“It is an honor to have been elected president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,” said Dr. Yaremchuk, who is also a member of ENTtoday‘s editorial board. I look forward to using some of the lessons learned during the pandemic to accelerate change and provide the best otolaryngology care possible to patients who are being challenged with health care equity and access.”