Newsroom
April 28, 2026AAO-HNS/F Press Releases | AAO-HNS In the News | Resources For any media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Featured Study Links Common, Treatable Ear Conditions to Higher Odds of Dementia and Finds Treatment May Help A new study published in Otolaryngology–Head…
State Legislative Advocacy
April 28, 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…
Call for Science Submission Guidelines
April 28, 2026Letter from AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program Coordinator DEAR COLLEAGUES, We look forward to welcoming you to the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California, October 17 – 20, to renew friendships, engage the vibrant global otolaryngology community, learn from trusted…
Test SAAG -KP
April 28, 2026Registration Open Saturday, October 17 - Monday, October 19 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Millennium Society Donor Lounge Saturday, October 17 (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) Sunday, October 18 - Monday, October 19 (7:30…
Voices of Otolaryngology
April 28, 2026Learn about the very latest in otolaryngology education, how to get involved with the Academy, news about upcoming events, including the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, and more! The views and opinions expressed in any podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily…
Networking Opportunities
April 27, 2026Grow Your Connections Expand your network at this year's events! Affiliate Meetings/Events Expand your 2025 Annual Meeting experience with specialized affiliate events in Indianapolis! From hands-on workshops to research symposiums and networking gatherings, these independently organized events offer cultural connections and…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
April 27, 2026The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! Planning is underway for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, coming to Los Angeles, California. Join thousands of otolaryngology professionals at the Los Angeles Convention Center for world-class education, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect…
Employment Opportunities
April 27, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents approximately 13,000 otolaryngologist—head and…
Sustained Changes in Postoperative Pain Management After Parotidectomy Linked to AAO-HNSF Opioid Prescribing Guideline
April 27, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] April 27, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new retrospective study published in OTO Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), demonstrates that the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Opioid…
2026 AAO-HNS Annual Election Candidates
April 24, 2026Please click the candidate names to read their statements and other available information. President-Elect William R. Blythe, MD Angela M. Powell, MD Secretary/Treasurer-elect Samantha Anne, MD, MS Sarah N. Bowe, MD, EdM At-Large Director (Academic) Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA…
OTO Journal
April 23, 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…
Program Information
April 22, 2026CME Information The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Program Tracks The education program is divided into 13 distinct tracks, allowing you to…
Health Policy Scholarship
April 22, 2026Presented by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Applications are now open for the 2026 AAO-HNS and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) scholarship to attend the Executive Leadership Program in…
AAO-HNSF Congratulates KORL-HNS on its 100th Congress during ICORL 2026
April 20, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] April 20, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) participated in the 2026 International Congress of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ICORL 2026), held April 17–19, 2026, in Goyang…
Public Comment: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Measures
April 16, 2026Below are opportunities to provide feedback for both our Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality Measure Specifications that are in development. Clinical Practice Guidelines Open for Public Comment: Clinical Practice Guideline Bell's Palsy Update (open until April 28 at 11:59 pm ET) Quality…
Staff Directory
April 16, 2026AAO-HNSF Staff Directory iMIS Specialist [email protected] 703-535-3691 Senior Program Manager, Guidelines [email protected] 1-703-535-3713 Senior, AMS – Business Intel [email protected] 1-703-535-3703 HR Consultant [email protected] Program Manager, Marketing cbrooks@entnet…
Private Payer and Medicaid Letters
April 16, 2026In this resource, you will find a comprehensive list of letters sent to private insurers and state Medicaid plans on behalf of the AAO-HNS. By leveraging these letters, we aim to unite our voices, amplify our message, and ensure that otolaryngology remains at…
Medical Student Resources
April 15, 2026You’re in medical school, but what’s next? The AAO-HNS offers resources to help guide medical students who are interested in exploring a career in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Read the articles below to learn more about the match process, life…