CPG: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
June 26, 2025The guideline was published as a supplement in the June 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on May 27. Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronis Rhinosinusitis The purpose of this clinical practice guideline focuses on the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis…
Best of Scientific Orals
June 26, 2025Notable Scientific Oral Abstracts to Be Presented during #OTOMTG25 The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. From among the hundreds of research presentations submitted for…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum - Individual Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
June 25, 2025Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Now Available to Individual Physicians and Members of the Healthcare Team AAO-HNSF is excited to announce the expanded availability of its groundbreaking Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC) program. Originally designed for residency training programs, this comprehensive education platform is now accessible…
CPT for ENT: Turbinectomy Guidance
June 25, 2025Q: I am experiencing denials on turbinectomy codes 30130 and 30140 when billed concurrently with a septoplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery procedures. Can you explain why? A: The Academy has received many inquiries related to the claims processing of CPT code 30130, Excision inferior turbinate…
Donate
June 25, 2025Help Make a Difference Support the AAO-HNS/F Today Through an Online Donation NEW! Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund Your contribution to the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund will help to provide continuing education programs to physicians practicing in…
Reg-ent℠ Clinical Data Registry
June 25, 2025Harness the Power of Data The Reg-ent registry harnesses the power of data to guide the best ENT care. Reg-ent, focused on quality improvement and patient outcomes, is an essential tool to advance outcomes in the specialty. Learn more about the value…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum
June 25, 2025AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum AAO-HNSF, in partnership with the academic otolaryngology leadership, are excited to announce a new game-changing education offering, the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC). This new online learning platform is designed to ensure that residents, physicians and advanced practice…
Simulation Events
June 24, 2025The simulation events at the 2025 Annual Meeting offer an interactive hands-on format to enhance surgical skills. The following events are sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Simulation Education Committee. AAO-HNSF Pre-Conference Workshop Worst Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Friday…
AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP) Workshop
June 24, 2025The 2025 Spring CPOP Workshop took place May 2-4, 2025. The AAO-HNSF CPOP workshop is a three-phase training program designed to teach otolaryngology office personnel basic hearing testing allowing audiologists to focus on complex audiometric testing, advanced hearing, and balance services…
Hotel and Travel
June 24, 2025Indiana Convention Center The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the JW Marriott Indianapolis (Headquarter Hotel). While the JW Marriott Indianapolis and Indianapolis Marriott Downtown are this year’s Co-Headquarter…
Position Statement: PNN Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
June 24, 2025Chronic rhinitis is a common condition that affects about 60 million Americans, and presents with symptoms of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea/postnasal drip, nasal pruritus, and sneezing1,2. Although medications such as intranasal saline, intranasal corticosteroids, intranasal anticholinergics, oral/topical antihistamines, and/or oral/topical decongestant…
AAO-HNSF Cochrane Scholars Application
June 20, 2025The AAO-HNS/F leadership and the publisher of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, have identified a need to train otolaryngologists in the conduct and publication of systematic literature reviews. Systematic reviews have a high citation impact and serve as the foundation for evidence…
Annual Election
June 18, 2025Official Record of the 2025 AAO-HNS Annual Election Results *Terms of those elected will begin after the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, Indiana. President-Elect Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD At-Large Director (Academic) Christine Franzese, MD At-Large…
Resident Education Resources
June 18, 2025The Academy has the following education activities and resources to support residents-in-training. AAO-HNSF, in partnership with the academic otolaryngology leadership, are excited to announce a new game-changing education offering, the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC). This new online learning platform is…
Call for Applicants: 2025–2026 AAO-HNS Health Policy Fellowship
June 18, 2025Overview The AAO-HNS Health Policy Fellowship is a prestigious two-year program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in physician payment policy, reimbursement, and advocacy. The fellowship honors the enduring legacy of health policy leaders and celebrates a spirit of advocacy, mentorship…
Stories from the Road
June 17, 2025"Stories From the Road," an initiative of the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee, is a featured column published monthly in The Bulletin, and spotlights otolaryngology humanitarian outreach work being done in low-income communities around the globe. Clink on the links below to learn…
Sharpening the Scalpel: Surgical Coaching in Otolaryngology
June 16, 2025Join us on Thursday, June 12, for an informative webinar hosted by the Women in Otolaryngology section on surgical coaching. Surgical coaching is gaining momentum and has been shown to have tremendous benefits to not only patient outcomes but also surgeon burnout and efficiency…
State Tracker State-mENT Newsletter
June 16, 2025The State-mENT is an “at a glance” one-page resource outlining the Academy’s state legislative activity from the previous month. Sign up as a State Tracker and become part of the discussion! 2025 2024 2022-2019 …