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Each year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) proudly represents our specialty in one of the most influential policymaking bodies in American medicine: the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD). As the official legislative and policymaking body of…

Help the Academy shape our profession's future by sharing your 2024 compensation data.This focused 2025 compensation survey builds on the AAO-HNS comprehensive 2023 Otolaryngology Workforce Survey and keeps salary data current between our major workforce studies. The AAO-HNS Workforce Task Force…

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 the hundreds of research presentations submitted for the 2025 Annual Meeting education program, the Annual Meeting Program Committee…

Arielle Thal, MD, Liana Puscas, MD, and Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, on behalf of the Head and Neck Surgery Education CommitteeAdvanced-stage melanomas are difficult to cure, with high recurrence rates and poor long-term survival. Treatment of resectable cutaneous melanoma has historically included surgical…

Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon)Dr. Myers, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology and Emeritus Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is a Past President of AAO-HNS/F and the founder of the AAO-HNSF…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is pleased to announce the selection of the third class of inductees into the AAO-HNS Hall of Distinction. A special thank-you to the Awards Committee, chaired by Albert L…

Tristan M. Tham, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University, plays an integral role for the OTO Journals as an Associate Editor, contributing his expertise and passion for advancing the specialty. Dr. Tham’s journey to this editorial role began as…

Kara Meister, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee ChairButton battery ingestion poses a significant risk to pediatric patients, with the potential to cause severe esophageal, vascular, and airway injuries due to rapid tissue damage. The role of the otolaryngologist in button battery injury and safety is…

The Bulletin, the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F), represents the expertise, perspectives, and stories of its members. We invite you to contribute by submitting articles, topic inquiries, or multimedia content, either…

The Finance and Investment Subcommittee (FISC) reviewed and approved the proposed budget, submitted by management. The Secretary-Treasurer presented this budget to the Executive Committees (ECs) of the AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors (BODs) for the fiscal year July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026…

Keep your Member Profile Updated for Patients on “Find an ENT”All active members and fellows who are not retired or in training are automatically listed in the Academy’s “Find an ENT” feature that allows patients to find you. Update your “Find an ENT…

Join us for the most exciting networking event of the year as the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO brings colleagues together in the iconic home of the Indianapolis Colts!The Academy is thrilled to announce an extraordinary Presidents' Reception that promises to be…

Troy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentThis year has been heavy. I’ve lost more friends, colleagues, and family members than I ever imagined I would in such a short time. At the same time, I’m watching other people I care about slowly burn…