Special Events
May 26, 2026Featured Presidents' Reception The Presidents’ Reception is an unforgettable occasion affording attendees ample time to network and connect with colleagues from around the globe. The 2025 Presidents’ Reception took place on Saturday, October 11, at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Indianapolis…
FLEX - Focused Lifelong Education Xperience
May 26, 20262025-2026 FLEX Registration Is Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education products, FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, provides the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support to help you meet the challenges of your otolaryngology practice and build mastery throughout your…
A Milestone for Household Child Safety: A Lithium Coin-Cell Battery with Ingestion Burn Protection Claims Reaches Marketplace
May 26, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] May 6, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) applauds a landmark moment for child safety in households with the arrival of the first commercially available lithium coin-cell with protective…
Voices of Otolaryngology
May 26, 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…
Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus
May 21, 2026Where are those crickets coming from? Why are my ears ringing? Doc, please help make it go away! The American Otological Society is proud to partner with the Korean Otological Society to present a state of the art webinar on the evaluation and management of…
Annual Meeting Registration Rates
May 21, 2026Registration Descriptions *To be eligible for member rates, members must pay their 2026 dues before registering. If dues payments are not current, the AAO-HNSF will charge the higher, nonmember registration fee and will not issue any refunds. *Physicians, residents, and others attending from…
House Committee Holds Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment Reform
May 21, 2026The U.S. House of Representative's Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on May 20 to examine the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), and potential opportunities for physician payment reforms. The hearing…
Academy Advantage
May 21, 2026Get to Know Our Academy Advantage Premier Partners: There is power in group purchases! As part of the Academy Advantage partnership, most participating companies agree to contribute a royalty fee to the Academy that is based on the purchases of Academy members in return…
Position Statement: Collaborative Relationships with Industry
May 21, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) seeks to empower members to provide excellent care to patients. This requires constant innovation and development of effective therapies. The AAO-HNS endorses responsible collaboration with pharmaceutical and medical device/equipment companies in order…
Intra-Operative Use of Computer Aided Surgery
May 21, 2026Otolaryngologists have been trained to perform, interpret, and utilize strategically intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring and nerve stimulation testing, which are surgically applicable to cranial nerves of the head and neck and can serve as effective adjuncts to anatomic knowledge and surgical technique. Originally Published: January…
AAO-HNS/F Position Statements
May 21, 2026A Position Statement from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is used to designate a statement, policy, or a consensus recommendation on a particular topic or topics. An AAO-HNS/F Position Statement is generally evidence…
Annual Meeting Current Exhibitor Information
May 21, 2026Deadlines and Important Dates: A 50% deposit is due upon receipt of booth purchase. Final payment is due by July 14, 2026. Booths can still be purchased after July 14 and require full payment. Certificate of Insurance (COI) Deadline: Submission is due by Friday…
Annual Meeting Exhibitor FAQs
May 21, 2026BOOTH SELECTION How do I reserve exhibit space for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Reserve your booth space for the 2026 OTO EXPO in Los Angeles through the exhibitor portal. I am an exhibitor but can’t log into my profile in the exhibitor portal…
Annual Meeting Schedule at a Glance
May 21, 2026Your complete guide to sessions, assemblies, receptions, and special events across all four days of the meeting. Browse by day using the tabs below, or scroll down for on-site venue hours. Schedule is subject to change. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 8:00 - 9…
The ENT Advocate
May 20, 20262026 Editions 2025 Editions Sign Up to Receive The ENT Advocate! Look back at previous editions of the ENT Advocate …
Private Payer and Medicaid Letters
May 19, 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…
Staff Directory
May 19, 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…
Late-Breaking Science Submission Guidelines
May 19, 2026Important Information The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) 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 scientific program, the committee has opened a…