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Otolaryngology Participation
in the Geriatrics for Specialists Initiative
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Useful Geriatric
Otolaryngology Resources
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Council Representatives
The Council of the Section of Surgical and Related Medical Specialties is a part of the AGS. It is a working unit of national specialty leaders committed to improving the care of geriatric patients. The Section presents an annual educational and research meeting in collaboration with the AGS meeting each May. The meetings are designed to enhance the exchange of information between specialists and geriatricians. The following are members of the council from otolaryngology:
| Ara Chalian, MD |
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-H&NS) |
| Steven Parnes, MD |
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-H&NS) |
| Alternate: |
Allan Rubin, MD |
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Participating Organizations
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-H&NS) is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The medical disorders treated by the physicians and this specialty are among the most common that afflict all Americans, young and old. They include chronic ear infection, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, hearing loss, allergies and hay fever, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and head and neck cancer http://www.entnet.org/
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Resources
- Fact Sheet: Sinusitis: Special Considerations for Aging Patients. By the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Available at http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/sinus/aging_patients.cfm#CP_JUMP_68363
- Geriatric Otolaryngology (CD-ROM) Covers a range of otolaryngologic problems associated with the fastest growing population segment, 65 years old and up. Diagnosis and treatment options explained for common ailments such as dysphagia, tinnitus, dizziness, dysphonia, and taste and smell issues. Available online at the AAO-HNSF store homepage.
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Geriatric Care Otolaryngology Online
This new online book includes chapters from leading authors on otolaryngology topics unique to the geriatric patient including hearing, head and neck cancer, voice, swallowing, facial plastic surgery, rhinosinusitis, sleep disorders and geriatric polypharmacy in otolaryngology. Each chapter includes Q&A self-assessments and search features and is formatted in Adobe Acrobat PDF for easy offline use.
http://www.entnet.org/EducationAndResearch/geriatricOtolaryngology.cfm
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Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Scholars
These competitive two-year awards of $75,000 per year (plus a required minimum institutional support of $25,000 per year) are designed to support education and research training for specialty faculty who seek to launch academic careers in the geriatric aspect of their specialty. Supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Jahnigen Program is a key component in our efforts to enhance perioperative care of older adults. The Jahnigen awardees and their projects are:
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Edward Weaver, MD, MPH, University of Washington (awarded in 2003)
Sleep Apnea and Perioperative Complications in Geriatric Patients
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Michael M. Johns, MD, Emory Voice Center at Emory Crawford Long Hospital (awarded in 2005)
Efficacy of Treatment for Age-Related Dysphonia
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John Schweinfurth, MD, University of Mississippi (awarded in 2006)
Assessment of swallowing Outcomes Following Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Stroke Victims
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Jayant Pinto, MD, The University of Chicago (awarded in 2007)
Age-Related Olfactory Decline: The Role of Genetic Factors
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Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD, University of Connecticut Health Center (awarded in 2008)
Interaction between Presbycusis and Cisplatin Ototoxicity
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Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GSR) Program
This initiative provides important opportunities for residency program directors to enrich their curricula through collaborations with geriatricians from their own institutions. Learn More
2003-2005 Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GSR) Program
- Arthur Hengerer, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Partner Geriatrician: William Hall, MD and Paul Katz, MD
2005-2007 Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GSR) Program
- Michael M. Johns, MD Emory University School of Medicine
Partner Geriatrician: Joseph Ouslander, MD
2007-2009 Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GSR) Program
- Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD, University of Connecticut Health Center
Partner Geriatrician: George Kuchel, MD, FRCP
- John M. Schweinfurth, MD, The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Partner Geriatrician: Tom Mosley, PhD
2008-2010 Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents (GSR) Program
- Paul M. Spring, MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Partner Geriatrician: Vinay Kutagula, MD
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Websites of Interest
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
http://www.entnet.org
- American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology (ASGO)
www.geriatricotolaryngology.com
- Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (ENT)
http://www.entjournal.com
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Geriatric Otolaryngology from Emory University
Geriatric Otolaryngology - A training tool developed by Michael M. Johns, MD, with funds from the GSR program.
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