H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture
September 29, 2025About the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture Funded by the Neel family and friends, the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture was established in 1993 to disseminate information regarding new developments in biomedical science to the otolaryngologic…
Federal Legislative Advocacy
September 26, 2025Legislative, political, and health policy activity directly affects our practices and our patients. Read below to stay up-to-date on the current issues affecting our specialty. Legislative Priorities for the 119th Congress The AAO-HNS is advocating on several priority issues for the…
Annual Meeting Program
September 22, 2025This year's Annual Meeting will feature more than 520 sessions, helping you stay up-to-date on best practices and the specialty’s most pressing issues. The program will feature world-renowned faculty members discussing state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies…
Annual Meeting FAQs
September 22, 2025The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will take place from Saturday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center and JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please make special note of these dates for your travel planning purposes…
Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Solicitations
September 22, 2025Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Unauthorized Solicitations Related to the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Important Warning Many companies falsely claim to be affiliated with AAO-HNSF or authorized vendors. These fraudulent companies commonly offer services including attendee databases, list rentals, and hotel…
International Joint Meetings
September 22, 2025Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…
Networking Opportunities
September 21, 2025Grow Your Connections Expand your network at this year's events! Affiliate Meetings/Events Expand your 2025 Annual Meeting experience with specialized affiliate events in Indianapolis! From hands-on workshops to research symposiums and networking gatherings, these independently organized events offer cultural connections and…
What’s New at the Annual Meeting?
September 21, 2025The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will feature another round of innovative programming and dynamic events based on attendees’ feedback. Below is a list of new additions and enhanced offerings, many of which focus on bringing together the community for important discussions…
Plan Your Annual Meeting Experience
September 18, 2025Your #OTOMTG25 Guide The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is the must-attend event for the otolaryngology community. Whether you’re just starting your career or an established physician, there’s something for everyone. Don't miss the premier event for the…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2026 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
September 16, 2025On September 10, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2026 MPFS/QPP Proposed Rule
September 16, 2025On September 10, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting the specialty…
Get Involved
September 16, 2025Sections Members of the AAO-HNS have an array of opportunities to impact the specialty by getting involved with the Academy’s initiatives. These opportunities are not only member benefits, but they also provide a valuable service to the specialty and allow you to…
Oral Tissue Collaborative (OTC) Symposium: Building Excellence in Oral Tissue Biobanking
September 15, 2025This hybrid symposium brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of oral tissue biobanking to foster a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, the development and dissemination of standards, and collaborative innovation. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers and engage in roundtable discussions…
Meeting Daily
September 12, 20252025 Meeting Daily Stay tuned for 2025 Meeting Daily coverage We look forward to the global otolaryngology community coming together October 11 – 14, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. …
AAO-HNS/F Publications
September 11, 2025Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is the official peer-reviewed, hybrid publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information…
Academy Advantage
September 10, 2025Get to Know Our Academy Advantage Premier Partners: There is power in group purchases! As part of the Academy Advantage partnership, most participating companies agree to contribute a royalty fee to the Academy that is based on the purchases of Academy members in return…