Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, Elected President-Elect of the American Academy of
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

Chicago, IL – Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, has been elected 2008-2009 President-Elect of the American
Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the 2008 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
in Chicago, an event that drew more than 9,000 otolaryngology professionals from around the world.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, one of the oldest medical associations
in the nation, represents more than 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the
treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

Dr. Kuppersmith is a board-certified otolaryngologist who has practices at Texas ENT and Allergy in
Bryan-College Station, TX.  He has been an active leader, holding positions including Secretary/Treasurer of
the AAO-HNS/F, President-elect of the Texas Association of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Senior Examiner
of the American Board of Otolaryngology and is on the Board of Trustees of the College Station Medical Center. Listed
as one of the “Best Doctors in America,” Dr. Kuppersmith has also received Distinguished Service and Honor Awards
from the AAO-HNS/F. Currently, he serves on the editorial boards of several scientific publications, including
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has given more than 90 invited lectures in the U.S., Europe, and South America.

As President-Elect of the AAO-HNS, Dr. Kuppersmith hopes to encourage unity among the many subspecialties
in otolaryngology. He asserts, “We need to continue to improve relationships and communication between organizations
and leaders, allowing each organization to gain from the others’ strengths. Working together will benefit the entire specialty
in areas such as research, education, and advocacy.”

Dr. Kuppersmith will assume office as President of the Academy in October 2009.


About the AAO-HNS

The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (http://www.entnet.org ), one of the oldest medical
associations in the nation, represents more than 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the
diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy
serves its members by facilitating the advancement of the science and art of medicine related to otolaryngology and by
representing the specialty in governmental and socioeconomic issues. The organization’s vision: “Empowering
otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care.”