Feb 24, 2026
In this in-depth episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Andrew J.
Tompkins, MD, and Chair of the AAO-HNS Workforce and Socioeconomic
Task Force, unpacks one of the most consequential topics facing the
specialty today: workforce data and what it means for patient care,
compensation, and access.
Dr. Tompkins walks listeners through the origins of the Academy’s
workforce reports and explains how rigorous methodology,
transparency, and member participation have shaped a series of
publicly available reports used by otolaryngologists across the
country. The discussion highlights trends in practice settings,
compensation, gender disparities and call coverage, while
emphasizing how these data can be used responsibly to inform
decision-making and improve care delivery.