ENT EDITORIAL.The Tenth British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology otolaryngology or otorhinolaryngology Medical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat (see larynx, pharynx). The connection of these structures became known in the late 19th century. Since the first meeting in London in 1964, a British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology has taken place every four years. Although modeled after the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a medical association of ophthalmologists–medical doctors (MDs) specializing in eye care and surgery). The group is based in San Francisco, California. and Otolaryngology, the meetings are uniquely British in character. Marlene and I have attended all but two, and we have greatly enjoyed every one. More than 600 otolaryngologists attended the tenth meeting, held in Cambridge July 4-9, 1999. Mr. David Moffat David Halliday Moffat (July 22, 1839 – March 18, 1911) was an American financier and industrialist. Moffat was one of Denver's most important financiers and industrialists in late 19th and early 20th century Colorado, and he was responsible for the development of the was general chairman and Mr. Richard Ramsden was chairman of the academic committee. Mr. John N.G. Evans was the Master. He selected Dr. Robin Cotton to be his guest of honor. Special congratulations go to Dr. Bruce Benjamin, a member of the international editorial board of EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL, for being awarded the George Davey Howells Memorial Prize in Otolaryngology, for having the most distinguished published contribution to the advancement of otolaryngology during the preceding five years. The city of Cambridge Cambridge can refer to three cities:
Highlight of the meeting, in my opinion, is the Garden Party, at which dignitaries and guests may wear academic dress and their ladies are finely dressed. Hospitality this year was up to its usual fine standards, and the scientific program was exceptionally good. I urge all otolaryngologists to make a place now in their schedules to attend the next conference in 2003. JACK L. PULEC, MD Editor-in-Chief EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL |
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