Dr. Lindsay
I have now been in the physician editor role at ENTtoday for a year, and I want to thank both the editorial board and our readership for their support and their feedback over that time. The success of ENTtoday depends on our entire community of readers and contributors.
The Uniqueness of ENTtoday
ENTtoday is unique in the landscape of otolaryngology publications. It isn’t a peer-reviewed scientific journal, and it isn’t just about otolaryngology—it’s about our lives as otolaryngologists. It’s a newsmagazine that is distributed to every otolaryngologist in the United States in addition to the website and email distribution. As such, the role of ENTtoday is to inform our readership about topics that are important in our field and that impact the ways in which we care for patients and for each other.
In response to feedback from our readers, we strive to look at healthcare from many angles and viewpoints. The ideas for the articles come from our entire community of otolaryngologists. The articles are written either by medical writers who interview subject matter experts in our community and beyond or by our own colleagues. We welcome ideas for articles and for individuals who should be interviewed for them.
In addition to literature reviews of current hot research topics that have been published in peer-reviewed journals, we tackle topics that are less suitably covered in those peer-reviewed journals. These topics include the business of medicine, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, well-being, family planning, technological advancements, what surgeons do after work, and healthcare policies that impact the care that we’re able or not able to deliver to our patients.
We have developed a few new article types, including a Great Debates section and the ENT Economics section (debuting in this issue), in addition to continuing long-standing columns on medical ethics and physician well-being topics. Additionally, we have Viewpoint articles that are written by members of our community so that we can hear directly from them on a topic that they’re passionate about.
Our Editorial Goals
Our goal is to inform and to open conversations that are important to otolaryngologists at all stages of their careers and lives, and to openly take on the challenge of presenting topics that are relevant to the practice of medicine in a changing multicultural society but were previously not commonly discussed or published.
Healthcare is changing rapidly not only in newly available treatments but also in how we are reimbursed, how we think about work–life integration, the work environment for our trainees, faculty, and staff, and the work we do to meet the evolving needs of our communities and the patients we serve. We learn by listening to diverse points of view. Our hope is that ENTtoday provides a forum for discussion of those different points of view, thereby empowering all of us to succeed in the practice of otolaryngology.
We have an amazing community of academic and community-based otolaryngologists who have the privilege of treating a diverse patient population. As otolaryngologists, we have the privilege to impact our patients’ ability to communicate with each other; thus, our work has significance in daily human activity. We have a responsibility to continue to expand access to care for all patients who need otolaryngological care.
Our diversity is our strength, not our weakness. Diverse teams are successful not only because they are diverse but because all members of the team feel that they are respected, safe, and heard. We want to recognize and welcome all voices in otolaryngology, so please send your thoughts and comments to enttoday@wiley.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
—Robin
Making Your Voice Heard
There are many opportunities for ENTtoday readers to participate in the newsmagazine’s pages. Here are a few of those opportunities, and what each one requires. Any questions or suggestions can be sent to enttoday@wiley.com:
Letters to the Editor: This is a great way to make a quick comment about something you’ve read in ENTtoday or something in the specialty that interests you. References are not necessary in these but can be added if desired. Simply write down your thoughts and send them to us at enttoday@wiley.com.
Viewpoint: This column allows otolaryngologists and residents to write on a topic about which they’re passionate. Viewpoint columns usually have between 1,500 and 2,000 words and may or may not have references. Reach out to us at enttoday@wiley.com to discuss topics with Dr. Lindsay and the ENTtoday editor.
Surgeons After 7: This column profiles an otolaryngologist or resident who does something unique in their spare time. Past profiles have featured artists, musicians, athletes, and more. Contact us at enttoday@wiley.com to let us know about your out-of-clinic interests.
Article Sources: If you’d like to be considered as a resource for one of our articles, contact us at enttoday@wiley.com and send us your CV and/or information about your background and subspecialty.