Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations
March 23, 2026This guideline was published in the April 2021 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on April 6. Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is intended for otolaryngologists who perform surgery and clinicians who…
Affiliate Meetings/Events Terms & Conditions
March 23, 2026All meeting requests and off-site events must be approved and reserved through the AAO–HNSF Meetings Department. It is a violation of the AAO–HNSF Exhibit regulations to reserve space directly at any facility (convention center, official hotels, and surrounding venues). Affiliates are…
OTO Forum - Attendees Know Before You Go
March 23, 2026We're looking forward to seeing you in just a few days at the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum in Louisville, Kentucky. The information below will help you make the most out of your experience. All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET…
OTO Forum - Exhibitors and Sponsors Know Before You Go
March 23, 2026We look forward to seeing you in just a few days at the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky! The information below will help you make the most of your #OTOForum26 experience. Should you need immediate…
OTO Forum Speaker and Attendee Marketing Toolkit
March 23, 2026The AAO-HNS/F has put together a digital toolkit to help you promote your participation at the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum. Leverage the resources below to position yourself as a thought leader at #OTOForum26 with your personal network. Social Media Toolkit…
OTO Forum Schedule
March 23, 2026This year’s program features timely, practice-relevant education focused on the realities of modern otolaryngology, including the business of medicine, patient engagement, technology and AI, marketing strategies, coding, and interactive roundtable discussions designed for real-world application. View the schedule below to explore…
Welcome to Louisville
March 23, 2026Louisville Welcomes You to #OTOForum26 Louisville, Kentucky, is where Southern hospitality and Midwestern friendliness shake hands. With its electric arts scene and booming food and craft beer culture, "Derby City" isn't just hosting the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum—it's rolling…
AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum
March 23, 2026The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum took place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provided an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring for otolaryngologic patients. CME was available. …
Virtual Reality Shown to Improve Medical Students' Understanding of Head and Neck Anatomy
March 23, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] March 23, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in OTO Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), finds that a standardized virtual reality (VR) educational experience…
Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month
March 23, 2026Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month is an initiative to encourage adults who are at high risk for head and neck cancer to take advantage of the nationwide and international free screenings. A key message of the campaign is that early diagnosis is key to…
Member Benefits
March 19, 2026Member Categories The AAO-HNS offers several membership categories, each designed to meet the needs of physicians and those working in the specialty. Each membership category offers different leadership, learning, and networking opportunities within the otolaryngology community. Physicians who are certified by the American…
Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant
March 18, 2026Diversity Plays a Crucial Role in Otolaryngology Now Accepting Applications – Diversity URM Away Rotation Grants for 2026 Are you a medical student interested in exploring a career in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery? Are you planning an away rotation in 2026? The Diversity and Inclusion…
Diversity Grants
March 18, 2026About Diversity Grants Each year, the AAO-HNS offers the Harry Barnes Endowment Travel Grant and the Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant as part of its commitment to advancing diversity in the specialty. …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
March 17, 2026Statement on Diversity The AAO-HNS affirms that in order to continue to work for the best ear, nose, and throat care, we must support and encourage diversity in our membership. We acknowledge that culturally effective care is predicated on cultural sensitivity and cultural…
YPS Model Mentor Award
March 17, 2026Having 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…
WIO He for She Award
March 17, 2026About 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…
WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award
March 17, 2026About 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. 2025 WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee…
WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award
March 17, 2026About the WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award This award recognizes an individual who has furthered the interests of women in the field of otolaryngology. 2025 WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award Recipient This year's awardee of the AAO-HNS WIO…