<p>Prof. Dr. Müge Özcan was born in Ankara in 1967. She completed her primary, secondary, and high school education in Tarsus. She graduated as the top student from Cengiz Topel Middle School and Tarsus High School.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Müge Özcan began her studies at Hacettepe University's English Faculty of Medicine in 1984, graduating first in her preparatory year. In 1990, she received the Prof. Dr. M. Şeref Zileli Award for Successful Student of the Year from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. She graduated from Hacettepe University's English Faculty of Medicine in 1991.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Müge Özcan completed her ENT specialization training at Ankara Numune Hospital's 1st ENT Clinic in 1996. She worked as an ENT Specialist at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital from 1996 to 1999, and as the Chief Assistant of the ENT Clinic from 1999 to 2003. Prof. Dr. Müge Özcan, who became an Associate Professor of ENT in 2003 and was appointed Assistant Chief of the 1st ENT Clinic at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, became a Training Officer in the ENT Clinic at the same hospital in 2011. In 2016, she was appointed Professor at the ENT Clinic of Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, and continued her duties until 2017, alternating between Hitit University Faculty of Medicine and Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. In 2017, she was appointed Professor at Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences University, and assigned to Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. In 2018, she became the Training and Administrative Head of the ENT Clinic at the same hospital, continuing in this role until Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital was closed in 2019.</p> <p>In 2019, she was assigned as a Training Officer at the ENT Clinic of Ankara City Hospital by Health Sciences University. She retired voluntarily in 2020. Prof. Dr. Müge Özcan continues her profession in her private practice.</p>

<p>Anisa Daftari is a Physician Assistant and Doctor of Health Sciences based in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 24 years of experience in Otolaryngology at ENT of Georgia. Throughout her career, she has served as a clinical leader with extensive expertise in patient care, operating room management, digital health systems, and specialty workflow optimization. Her work reflects a deep commitment to elevating healthcare delivery through innovation, evidence-based practice, and technology-driven solutions.</p> <p>Anisa played a central role in designing and implementing a custom electronic medical record (EMR) system across ENT of Georgia’s 15 offices. This specialty-specific platform—engineered from the ground up for Otolaryngology—improved documentation accuracy, streamlined clinical operations, and enhanced communication among providers. Her leadership in the development, training, and optimization of this EMR helped establish one of the most efficient and adaptive systems of its kind, directly contributing to improved patient outcomes and practice-wide standardization.</p> <p>In addition to her clinical and informatics expertise, Anisa has contributed to more than 40 clinical trials in pharmacology, medical devices, and surgical instrumentation. She helped build a comprehensive research program tailored to Otolaryngology, facilitating collaboration with industry partners and enabling the practice to remain on the forefront of ENT innovation. Findings from these trials have been featured in multiple specialty trade publications and have helped inform advancements in patient care and surgical technology.</p> <p>Anisa is also a co-founder and strategic leader at Bloom, a health-tech platform focused on empowering patients and families by consolidating medical records, improving accessibility, and supporting personalized health management. Her background in clinical practice, health system engineering, and her Doctorate in Health Sciences uniquely positions her to bridge the gap between patient needs and technological capability. Through Bloom, she continues her mission of transforming the patient experience and modernizing the way individuals navigate their health data.</p> <p>With a career defined by innovation, leadership, and dedication to patient-centered care, Anisa Daftari remains committed to advancing Otolaryngology, improving clinical systems, and championing the integration of technology into modern medical practice. Her blend of clinical expertise, research involvement, and healthcare technology development continues to shape the future of specialty medicine and digital health.</p>