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 providers have a strong foundation of core knowledge required for otolaryngology practice.

It is the only multimedia learning tool that establishes a core knowledge baseline for otolaryngology practice. The platform provides Residency Training Program Directors the ability to actively participate in residents’ learning, track their progress, and evaluate their need to help residents progress successfully throughout their training. Additionally, physicians and advanced practice providers will enhance their baseline core knowledge of Otolaryngology.

OCC Platform Login
Initial Launch Resources
OCC FAQs
OCC Leadership
  • The platform will open Tuesday, July 1! Phase III and IV topics can be found here.
  • Residents – please be sure to login so your Program Director can assign your Study Schedule. Your AAO-HNS ID number is your username.
  • For registration and/or login support, please email [email protected].
  • The first 50 modules for 50 weeks of learning, covering the essential topics in otolaryngology are available.
  • The next 25 topics will be available July 1, 2025 and the final 25 topics will be released January 2026. The full curriculum will be available, which will include 100 modules to support a complete two-year course of study.
  • Each module includes a weekly course of study, case-based learning, and a set of topic-specific assessment questions.
  • Learners have access to a robust Question Bank to test knowledge and build mastery.
  • The platform also includes a searchable multimedia library with otolaryngology images, surgical video procedures, topical webcasts, podcasts, and education resources.

*The 2025-2026 program will be available July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026,  and will include all 100 topics by January 2026. 

View the 2024-2026 OCC Study Schedule

Learn More

The OCC was initially launched for Otolaryngology Residency Training Programs and their residents. AAO-HNSF has contacted each program with a packet of information and the necessary materials to assist with enrollment.

  • Residency Training Programs: Registration materials were emailed to you in mid-May.
  • Individual Residents: Residents wishing to register themselves, please email [email protected].

Programs that enroll will receive the following complimentary subscriptions:

  1. Program Director
  2. Program Coordinator
  3. Associate Program Director
  4. Global Faculty: A faculty teaching account

The OCC is now available to residents enrolled in U.S.-based residency programs, as well as individuals, both international and domestic.

Registration will be available on our website in mid-June for the July 1, 2025-2026 OCC program launch.

Please email us [email protected].

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