AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP) Workshop
March 6, 2026The 2026 Spring CPOP workshop will take place June 5-7, 2026. The AAO-HNSF CPOP workshop is a three-phase training program designed to teach otolaryngology office personnel basic hearing testing allowing audiologists to focus on complex audiometric testing, advanced hearing, and balance…
Global Grand Rounds
March 6, 2026The 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…
Newsroom
March 5, 2026The AAO-HNS is one of the world’s largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons diagnose and treat medical disorders that are among the most common affecting…
Mitigation of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss at Music Venues
March 5, 2026The purpose of this position statement is to recommend sound mitigation strategies and standards for music performance venues. Excessive sound volume poses risks of damage to the cochlea1. Federal agencies have developed standards for occupational noise exposure2,3. However, while there are World Health Organization…
Downcoding Reform State Legislative Advocacy Efforts
March 5, 2026AAO-HNS is actively engaged in state-level efforts to reform insurer downcoding practices that undermine physician judgment and threaten fair reimbursement for otolaryngology care. During the 2026 legislative session, the Academy has formally supported downcoding reform legislation across multiple states, submitting letters of support…
OTO Journal
March 4, 2026The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and…
State Legislative Advocacy
March 4, 2026State Advocacy Engagement at the state level is critical to advancing policies that support otolaryngology practice and patient care. State legislatures address a wide range of issues that directly impact how otolaryngologists serve their communities—from scope of practice regulations and insurance coverage mandates…
AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum
March 4, 2026Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, with the education program kicking off at 7:00 am on Friday and concluding at 3:00 pm on Saturday. This event…
AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Resources
March 3, 2026The AAO-HNSF is committed to supporting humanitarian efforts across the otolaryngology community. Browse the resources below and check back often for updates. Featured Webinars This recorded webinar by the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee showcases several surgical simulation devices that are being used…
Humanitarian and International Grants and Awards
March 3, 2026Humanitarian Efforts Travel Grant Program The AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Travel Grant program, facilitated by the Humanitarian Efforts Committee, provides residents and fellows-in-training who are Academy members an opportunity to contribute professional service to people in areas with limited resources. International Grants and…
Novel Technologies and Treatment Strategies for Head and Neck Cancer: From Robotics to Immunotherapy
March 3, 2026This webinar took place February 28, 2026. Download your customizable Certificate of Attendance. In Collaboration with: Topics for Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers Peri-operative Immunotherapy in High-Risk Head and Neck Cancer Response-Adapted Oncologic Surgery for Head…
CPT for ENT: Balloon Sinus Dilation
March 3, 2026In 2009, the AAO-HNS submitted three new code requests in to the AMA for Category I CPT codes for the use of stand-alone balloon sinus dilation technology during endoscopic sinus surgery. The AMA accepted these new code proposals and recommended work and practice…
OTO Logic
March 3, 2026Your Online Otolaryngology Learning Platform With nearly 1,400 education activities, OTO Logic is designed to help you gain knowledge, measure competency in practice, change performance, and earn CME that counts for MOC to maintain lifelong learning through continuing certification. Earn CME on Your…
American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Its Foundation Announce New President: Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS
March 3, 2026ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and its Foundation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Elected by AAO-HNS members, Dr. Bradford will serve a one-year term leading…
International Corresponding Societies (ICS)
March 3, 2026Past Coordinator for International Affairs, Eugene N. Myers, MD, developed a unique program of International Corresponding Societies that affiliate with the Academy on a peer-to-peer level. ICS leaders meet informally with Academy leaders for discussions on issues of mutual interest. Starting with…
eBooks
March 3, 2026The Foundation offers a number of eBooks in a versatile eReader format as education resources for otolaryngologists, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Through a partnership with Thieme Publishers, a variety of text books are also available at a special rate to members…
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSA-18
March 3, 2026Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18) Description Assesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 18 (5) Estimated Completion Time 5 - 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature ) Franco RA Jr, Rosenfeld RM, Rao M. First place--resident clinical…
