By Ali Ahmadizadeh, MD Years ago, upon my arrival in Toronto, Canada, I visited an Iranian store. Like any expatriate, I was thrilled to immerse myself, even briefly, in an […]
Leading During Uncertainty in Healthcare
Healthcare, like many other fields, saw the “Great Resignation” in the 2021 post-COVID-19 era and then shifted in 2023 to what Gallup calls the “Great Detachment,” describing the phenomenon of employees staying in their jobs despite record low job satisfaction because of a cooling job market and inflation.
XR Mandatory Trainee Proficiency Before OR or Not? Which Would You Do?
In this article, we entertained the question of whether our trainees should be required to use extended reality (XR) technologies to achieve a certain level of proficiency before engaging with hands-on surgical experiences.
Pause for the Crooked Septum
With the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day, it’s easy to forget the positive impact that even the most common procedure can have on an individual patient.
Can Colleagues Be Friends? Or Does Work Always Get in the Way?
Model the emotions that you want to have in your work environment, as emotional culture is contagious and needs to be supported at all levels of the organization.
Taking Care of Complex Vulnerable Patient Populations
Hospital- and system-based training on emergency preparedness is likely a mandatory learning module for the healthcare workforce due to the increasing frequency of both natural and man-made disasters, from wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms to mass casualties.
Office Space in Our Hybrid World
Welcome to 2025! What will office space need to look like in 2030? 2035? Our hybrid world is most likely here to stay. What can be done to provide our […]
Is There a Role for Holistic Medicine in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery?
There are some ethical considerations in using a holistic approach to otolaryngology care, including privacy issues, inappropriate lifestyle interventions for a given patient, autonomy and informed consent, and cultural sensitivities.
Mausumi Syamal, MD, MS—Engineer First, Laryngologist Second
Laryngology enables Dr. Syamal to apply her love of engineering, fluid dynamics, and the physics of vibrations to the clinical pathology and ENT disease conditions she treats.
The Transformational Potential of Paid Leave
Parental leave policies that include both parents regardless of gender and caregiver status make a cultural statement on the importance of family bonding during the early days of parenthood, provide financial security for families, increase maternal and infant health and well-being, and have the potential to improve gender equity in the workplace.
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