The American Head and Neck Society and the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service are soliciting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.

Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chair in the United States. In 1906, she was appointed Chair of Ear, Nose and Throat at Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. As a respected otolaryngologist and an ambassador of the specialty, Dr. Butler provided a blueprint for generations of future female otolaryngologists. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting gender diversity in the field of Head and Neck Surgery and its related endeavors. A secondary goal is to encourage the training and mentorship of future women leaders in our specialty.

Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:

1. Has demonstrated leadership and a consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery, and its related fields.

2. Has consistently supported and promoted women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, as well as mentoring individuals through merit-based career advancements and promotions.

3. Has measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related fields, i.e. career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.

4. Present or past member of the AHNS is preferred but not required.

Submission requires a nomination letter with a second supporting letter from an AHNS member and the nominee’s CV/Resume, to be uploaded with the application.

Nominations will be accepted until February 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST. Only one application will be accepted per nominee.

The winner will be honored at the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Reception at the AHNS International Conference in Montreal, July 8-12, 2023 and receive $1,500 towards conference registration and travel.

Previous Award Winners
2019 – Marion Couch, MD, PhD, MBA
2020 – Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS
2021 – Lisa Orloff, MD, FACS
2022 – Amy Y. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS

Thank you for your submissions!

Amy Anne Lassig, MD, MS and Karen Y. Choi, MD

Co-Chairs, Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

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The American Head and Neck Society and the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service are soliciting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.

Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chair in the United States. In 1906, she was appointed Chair of Ear, Nose and Throat at Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. As a respected otolaryngologist and an ambassador of the specialty, Dr. Butler provided a blueprint for generations of future female otolaryngologists. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting gender diversity in the field of Head and Neck Surgery and its related endeavors. A secondary goal is to encourage the training and mentorship of future women leaders in our specialty.

Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:

1. Has demonstrated leadership and a consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery, and its related fields.

2. Has consistently supported and promoted women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, as well as mentoring individuals through merit-based career advancements and promotions.

3. Has measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related fields, i.e. career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.

4. Present or past member of the AHNS is preferred but not required.

Submission requires a nomination letter with a second supporting letter from an AHNS member and the nominee’s CV/Resume, to be uploaded with the application.

Nominations will be accepted until February 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST. Only one application will be accepted per nominee.

The winner will be honored at the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Reception at the AHNS International Conference in Montreal, July 8-12, 2023 and receive $1,500 towards conference registration and travel.

Previous Award Winners
2019 – Marion Couch, MD, PhD, MBA
2020 – Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS
2021 – Lisa Orloff, MD, FACS
2022 – Amy Y. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS

Thank you for your submissions!

Amy Anne Lassig, MD, MS and Karen Y. Choi, MD

Co-Chairs, Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

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AHNS members,

Please take a moment to distribute information on the upcoming US vs. HPV Prevention Week to your patients and colleagues. This joint initiative between the Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC), American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and Indiana University National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health will take place next week from January 23- January 27, 2023. This FREE event will include a session on Thursday, January 26th from 12-1PM EST entitled “HPV Oropharynx Cancer: What You Need to Know in 2023” and will include presentations from several AHNS members.

Register here to register for the FREE live or recorded webinars. These webinars are designed to reach a broad audience, including oncologists treating HPV-related cancers, primary care physicians, allied health professionals, and patients. Please join us in fighting against HPV-related cancers.

The full agenda can be accessed here and additional background information can be accessed here. The agenda for Thursday’s session is included below.

Sincerely,
AHNS Cancer Prevention Service

January 26th, 12-1PM EST
HPV Oropharynx Cancer: What You Need to Know in 2023

Moderator:
Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS
David Myers, MD Professor and Chair
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Director, Temple Head and Neck Institute
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

HPV Head & Neck Cancer: 2023 Update
Gina D. Jefferson, MD, MS, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology-HNS
Vice Chair of Education; Division Chief, Head & Neck Surgery
The University of Mississippi Medical Center

HPV Induced Oropharyngeal Cancer: What to Look For & How to Treat
Anthony Morlandt, MD, DDS, FACS
Professor & Chief, Oral Oncology
Director, Head & Neck Oncology Fellowship
Dept. of OMS, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham

The Patient’s Journey
Alice C. Lin, MD, FACS
Head & Neck Surgery, Dept. of Otolaryngology
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA

Jacqueline Sol
Patient

Live Question/Answer Session

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