We are an international network dedicated to achieving equitable access to high-quality affordable Otolaryngology-Head Neck S ... urgery (OHNS) care for all MISSION To to advance the availability, accessibility, and quality of global OHNS subspecialty care through research and advocacy VISION Universal access to high-quality, safe, timely, and affordable care for those with OHNS conditions OBJECTIVES GENERAL . Foster collaborative research to advance Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery care across the globe with an emphasis on resource-constrained health systems . Inform policy through research that will address global OHNS practice challenges and priorities . Strengthen research capacity in low and middle income countries (LMICs) through mentorship and collaboration NEEDS ASSESSMENT . Understand the unmet need and disparity in access to OHNS care . Understand barriers to training and availability of resources for global OHNS care delivery . Understand the disparities in surgical training and education within the field of global OHNS CAPACITY BUILDING . Build strategic partnerships with stakeholders and institutions globally that will foster exchange of knowledge and skills . Inform and support efforts to address needs in global OHNS workforce, equipment, training and education COLLABORATION . Collaborate with local ministries of health, international otolaryngologic societies, and academic centers to support unified research goals read more