Mission Statement: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery provides timely information for physicians and scientists concerned with diseases of the head and neck. Given the diversity of structure and function based in this anatomic region, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery publishes clinical, translational, and population health research from an array of disciplines. We place a high priority on strong study designs that accurately identify etiologies, evaluate diagnostic strategies, and distinguish among treatment options and outcomes. Our objectives are to (1) publish original contributions that will enhance the clinician’s understanding of otolaryngologic disorders, benefit the care of our patients, and stimulate research in our field; (2) forecast important advances within otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, particularly as they relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease through clinical and translational research, including that of the human genome and novel imaging techniques; (3) address questions of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness that result from clinical intervention, which grow in importance as health care providers are increasingly challenged to provide evidence of enhanced survival and quality of life; (4) provide expert reviews of topics that keep our readers current with true advances and also to provide a valuable educational resource for trainees in the several disciplines that treat patients with diseases of the head and neck; (5) serve as a forum for the concerns of otolaryngologists such as socioeconomic, legal, ethical, and medical issues; (6) provide helpful critiques that enable contributing authors to improve their submissions. We encourage a concise presentation of information and employ an abstract format that efficiently assesses validity and relevance from a clinical perspective. This approach promotes succinct yet complete presentation for our readers and electronic information resources. We believe this approach typifies the commitment of JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery to providing important information that is easily interpreted by its diverse readership.

Jay F. Piccirillo, MD, St Louis, Missouri

Cristina Baldassari, MD, Norfolk, Virginia

Samir Khariwala, MD, MS, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Louise Davies, MD, MS, White River Junction, Vermont

Edward D. McCoul, MD, MPH, New Orleans, Louisiana

Heather Weinreich, MD, MPH, Chicago, Illinois

Continuing Medical Education

David M. Poetker, MD, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Joseph P. Bradley, MD, St Louis, Missouri

Endoscopy and Laryngology

David O. Francis, MD, MS, Madison, Wisconsin

Justin Bishop, MD, Dallas, Texas

Ashok Srinivasan, MBBS, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Claire M. Lawlor, MD, Washington, DC

Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH, St Louis, Missouri

Oliver F. Adunka, MD, Columbus, Ohio

Evan M. Graboyes, MD, MPH, Charleston, South Carolina

Derek Lam, MD, MPH, Portland, Oregon

Myriam Loyo Li, MD, Portland, Oregon

Uchechukwu C. Megwalu, MD, MPH, Stanford, California

Luc G. T. Morris, MD, MSc, New York, New York

Brian Nussenbaum, MD, Houston, Texas

Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PhD, MPH, CHES, Durham, North Carolina

Diego A. Preciado, MD, PhD, Washington, DC

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