Late-Breaking Science
Call for Late-Breaking Science The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Committee recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting program, the committee accepted…
Speaker Resource Center
Welcome Presenters and Faculty Greetings from the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Committee, and congratulations to you all again for your exceptional submissions to this year’s program! It’s important to note that the entire education program will be delivered in-person. Most…
Annual Meeting FAQs
The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will take place from Saturday, September 28 – Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida. Please make special note of these dates for your travel planning purposes. Education programming will kick…
Cochlear Implants: A Global Perspective
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO_HNSF) invites you to attend the Global Grand Rounds webinar, Cochlear Implants: A Global Perspective, on July 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Topics for discussion include: Cochlear Implants and Single-Sided…
Global Grand Rounds
The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of patients and physician education around the globe. It is a virtual event, held quarterly, that is open to all otolaryngologists around the…
Great Debates
Collective Focus and Deliberation with Prominent Thought Leaders The Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) education track leaders collaborate with the AAO-HNSF Education Committees and associated subspecialty societies to identify contentious issues deserving of our collective focus and deliberation as well as prominent thought…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The proposed regulations will be published in the Federal Register on…
CPT for ENT: Stereotactic Computer Assisted Navigation
CPT for ENTsQ: What is stereotactic computer assisted navigation and how can I bill for it (from January 1, 2011) when I perform FESS? A: Stereotactic computer assisted navigation (SCAN), also known as image guidance, is typically used by otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons when performing functional…
AAO-HNS Responds to Senate Finance Committee White Paper on Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment
AdvocacyIn June, the Academy submitted its formal response to a white paper released by the Senate Finance Committee. The committee’s white paper outlined the current challenges with Medicare Part B and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). It also highlighted potential policy solutions to…
Plan Your Annual Meeting Experience
Your #OTOMTG24 Guide The AAO-HNSF 2024 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. From groundbreaking education to invaluable networking, this is…
Annual Meeting Exhibitor FAQs
BOOTH SELECTION How do I reserve exhibit space for the 2024 Annual Meeting? Reserve your booth space for the 2024 OTO Experience in Miami through the exhibitor portal. I am an exhibitor but can’t log into my profile in the exhibitor portal. What…
Simulation Events
The simulation events at the 2024 Annual Meeting offer an interactive hands-on format to enhance surgical skills. The following events are sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Simulation Education Committee. Registration is now open for the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Register…
CPG: Age-Related Hearing Loss
The guideline was published as a supplement in the May 2024 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on April 30. Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians…
Annual Meeting Registration Rates
Registration Descriptions Full Conference Registration Provides access to the entire education program, OTO EXPO, the opportunity to review the latest research in the poster area, entrance to the Opening Ceremony, Presidents’ Reception, networking opportunities, and lunch in the OTO EXPO. Daily Registration Pass Provides…
2024 CORE Grant Recipients
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award Lingga Adidharma University of Washington Project Title: Investigating Head Movements During Sound Localization Using Virtual Reality Lingga Adidharma, MD is currently a PGY3 Otolaryngology resident at the University…
About the BOG
Background The Board of Governors (BOG) was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The BOG is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around…
Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund
To honor Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), and his dedication to advancing otolaryngology and patient care worldwide, the AAO-HNSF is pleased to announce the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum
AAO-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 have a strong foundation…