Designing a Leadership Curriculum for Otolaryngology Residents: A Mixed Methods Needs Assessment.

Objectives: Perform a needs assessment for a novel leadership curriculum for otolaryngology residents.

Design: Cross-sectional, mixed-methods analysis.

Setting: Academic medical center.

Availability and Pricing of Drugs Prescribed by Otolaryngologists Through a Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacy: Medicare Savings Implications.

High prescription drug prices can financially strain patients and insurers, with substantial clinical repercussions. In recent years, direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmacies have emerged as potentially lower-cost alternatives for patients to fill prescriptions. We evaluated whether drugs commonly prescribed by otolaryngologists were available at a national DTC pharmacy (Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company [MCCPDC]) and estimated potential Medicare savings from DTC pricing.

Sex Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Including Pregnancy and Response to Treatment.

This article highlights the sex differences in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sheds light on the varying presentations, diagnostic challenges, as well as treatment responses observed in men and women. The disparities in prevalence, manifestations, and therapeutic outcomes underscore the need for a nuanced approach to OSA diagnosis and management that considers sex-specific factors. Furthermore, this article highlights the importance of recognizing and treating OSA during pregnancy, as it poses unique challenges and potential risks to both maternal and fetal health.

Cost Analysis of High-Signal Approach in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency.

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze a high-signal approach for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) residency applicants and calculate cost savings for programs and applicants.

Methods: Data from both the 2022-2024 Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and a data model were used to demonstrate cost savings with a high-signal approach. Modeled data assumed that the number of applications per applicant would be equal to the number of signals allowed.