Strength in Numbers for Advocacy

Voice of Otolaryngology

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, is joined by Cristina M. Baldassari, MD, Board of Governors (BOG) Chair, Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator, Eileen M. Raynor, MD, BOG Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, and Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, ENT PAC Chair, to discuss the vital role that advocacy plays in the Academy to support members in their practice and patient care. The group also talks about the crucial need for more member involvement in strengthening the voice of otolaryngology and how individuals can get engaged and make a difference.

Helpful Resources:

• BOG State Society Contacts Map: www.entnet.org/get-involved/board-of-governors/bog-state-society-contacts-map
• Project 535 (AAO-HNS member login required): www.entnet.org/project-535

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