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Call for Science The Call for Science offers the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking science and support advances in the field. View the key dates below to learn more about the review process and notification schedule. Call for Science Key Dates Submission Categories Panel…

The guideline was published as a supplement in the August 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on July 31. Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy…

Featured CPG: Adult Sinusitis Update Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on July 31, 2025. These multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines were developed by the AAO-HNSF. As defined by the Institute of Medicine, Clinical Practice Guidelines are…

Our Position The Stop CMV Act (H.R. 5435/S. 2842) was successfully reintroduced during the first session of the 119th Congress by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Deborah Ross (D-NC) and U.S. Senators Richard…

About OPPS Established in 2023, the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section works to serve the unique needs of private practitioners in practice management and patient care as well as facilitates essential communication with Academy leadership regarding wide-ranging issues of interest impacting otolaryngology-head and…

Featured News The OCC is open to individual physicians and APPs. Additionally, the first-ever AAO-HNSF APP Certificate of Completion program is available, allowing them to earn professional recognition through structured learning pathways and providing a lifelong learning resource for the entire otolaryngology…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] October 29, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according to a preliminary…

The Young Physicians Section is composed of all members of the Academy who are under 40 years of age OR within the first eight years of professional practice after residency and/or fellowship training. All members meeting these criteria are automatically members of the…

  Call for Reviewers: Apply Now to Join the 2026 CORE Study Section *RESIDENTS: if you are interested in serving as a resident reviewer, please access that application here. The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like you to…

The Official AAO-HNS/F Podcast Learn 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…

Members must be in good standing, and it is recommend having held membership the last three consecutive years, have proven leadership qualities, are familiar with the strategic direction of the Academy, and are able to dedicate the necessary time to serve may contact any…

To support accurate reimbursement within your practice, the Academy’s Health Policy Advocacy Team has developed a suite of template appeal letters for specific procedures and services performed by otolaryngologists. While the AAO-HNS cannot represent physician members individually on every issue with Medicare…

In 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…

A 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…

The guideline was published as a supplement in the June 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on May 27. Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronis Rhinosinusitis The purpose of this clinical practice guideline focuses on the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis…

The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! We’re already gearing up for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California. Mark your calendar for October 17–20, 2026. Stay tuned for updates on the Call for Science, which will open on…

2025-2026 Board of Directors Members Officers: President Eugene G. Brown III, MD, RPh * President-elect Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD * Immediate Past President Troy D. Woodard, MD * Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kazahaya, MD, MBA * Executive Vice President/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA * (Ex…

We look forward to seeing you October 11– 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mark your calendars today for the premier event for the specialty.…