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Otolaryngology Historical Society
What is the OHS?
The Otolaryngology Historical Society is a section of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation dedicated to the history of the specialty. It is administered by the Foundation's History and Archives Committee. Aristides Sismanis, MD is the current president of the Otolaryngology Historical Society.
OHS Annual Meeting
The Otolaryngology Historical Society will be meeting on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Chicago.
How to RSVP for the Annual Meeting
Becoming a member of the OHS is not mandatory for attending the meeting, as we would like to encourage as many as possible to join us and attend what promises to be a most enjoyable evening.
If you are currently an Otolaryngology Historical Society member, then there is no fee for the evening events. Guests of OHS members will be admitted for a $30 fee. If you are not yet an OHS member, there is a $60 fee.
To RSVP for the meeting, please contact the Department of Education.
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About Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
ENT History
| 1546 | Account published of first documented successful tracheotomy |
| 1806 | Dutrochet introduces concept of vocal cord movement |
| 1898 | Carbon-type hearing aid first produced |
| 1924 | Otolaryngology specialty board (second such board in U.S.) is formed |
| 1984 | FDA approves first cochlear implant for marketing |
| 1988 | First wearable digital signal processing hearing aid produced |
