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Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provides an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring…

Official Slate of Candidates for the 2026 AAO-HNS Annual Election Please review the official slate of candidates. Check back in April when the candidate statements are available ahead of the ballot that opens in May for you to cast your vote for the…

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…

International Visiting Scholarship (IVS) Program The 2026 IVS Program application cycle is open now through April 15, 2026. Apply here.   Every year, the AAO-HNSF offers a limited number of scholarships to junior academics from outside the United States in order to attend the…

The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund 2026 Application Cycle is now open through April 15, 2026! Apply here.  Application Criteria and Award Requirements: The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund provides grant funds to access or offset costs associated with the…

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…

For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] January 20, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, reveals that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists…

The simulation events at the 2025 Annual Meeting offered an interactive hands-on format to enhance surgical skills. The following events were sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Simulation Education Committee. AAO-HNSF Pre-Conference Workshop Worst Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Friday…

We are grateful for the Academy’s extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. Let's honor our exemplary Academy members together — nominate your distinguished colleagues for an award now through March 9, 2026. AAO-HNS/F Committee of Excellence Award…

The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! We’re already gearing up for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California. Interested in joining an esteemed faculty of thought leaders in the specialty? Be sure to submit your your education proposal and…

The #OTOMTG26 EXPO Hall Is Filling Up Fast! We’re already gearing up for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California, October 17-20. The EXPO Hall floor plan is filling up fast, so act now to reserve your…

About the BOG Model Society Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership, institute Academy and Foundation programs, and further Academy goals through active participation in the BOG. Eligibility Criteria: Must have all…

About the Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award The Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award recognizes members for commitment and achievement in service, either to the public or to other organizations within the United States, when such service promises to improve patient…

The AAO-HNS/F Hall of Distinction Award honors individuals whose extraordinary leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions have profoundly shaped the field of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Nominate your distinguished colleagues for an award now through March 9, 2026. July 2025 - The American…

About the Committee Excellence Award The Committees of Excellence Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the Academy’s overall success as the global leader in optimizing quality ear, nose, and throat care. Nominate your distinguished colleagues for an award now…

Having a good mentor is important to every phase of a physician’s career but perhaps never more critical than in the earliest years out of training. The YPS Model Mentor Award recognizes the key role that expert mentorship plays in a young physician…

About the WIO He for She Award This award recognizes a male otolaryngologist who serves as a strong mentor, collaborator, and sponsor of women in otolaryngology. It is meant to celebrate our male colleagues who celebrate us, those who show the importance of teamwork…

About the WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award The WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award recognizes an outstanding female senior resident or fellow in an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training program who demonstrates excellence in leadership, research, education, and mentoring. Nominate your distinguished colleagues for…