The Academy’s sections provide opportunities for members to get involved and collaborate with others in similar demographics. Each section has a governing council, hosts a General Assembly during the Annual Meeting, and provides leadership and programming throughout the year.
Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
The SRF gives residents and fellows-in-training a voice in determining the course of their profession while still in training. All Academy resident and fellows-in-training are automatically members of the SRF.
Women in Otolaryngology Section
The WIO section is dedicated to assisting the career development of women otolaryngologists and those considering careers in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. All women who are members of the AAO-HNS are automatically members of WIO.
Young Physicians Section
The YPS is composed of young professionals who are under 40 or within eight years of finishing their residency and/or fellowship training. All members meeting these criteria are automatically members of the YPS.
