Opening Ceremony
November 24, 2025The Opening Ceremony kicks off the Annual Meeting program and features the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics, speeches from the Academy leaders, and new videos showcasing members, the specialty, and Academy initiatives. In 2025, the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics…
OTO EXPO
November 24, 2025Meet with Vendors and Suppliers The OTO EXPO features the most comprehensive display of the latest products and services available for advancing the specialty of ear, nose, and throat care. With over 200 exhibitors in the OTO EXPO, attendees can participate in hands-on…
Young Physicians Section
November 24, 2025The 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…
State Tracker State-mENT Newsletter
November 24, 2025The State-mENT is an “at a glance” one-page resource outlining the Academy’s state legislative activity from the previous month. Sign up as a State Tracker and become part of the discussion! 2025 2024 2022-2019 …
Global Grand Rounds Webinar: Optimizing Outcomes: A Multilevel Surgical Approach to Sleep Apnea Management
November 24, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation invites you to attend the Global Grand Rounds Webinar: Optimizing Outcomes: A Multilevel Surgical Approach to Sleep Apnea Management. This complimentary event is in collaboration with the Indian Academy of OTO-HNS and the International Surgical…
CY 2026 Quality Payment Program Final Rule
November 20, 2025The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Policies outlined in the rule will take effect January 1, 2026. The…
CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
November 20, 2025The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and supporting fact sheet. Policies outlined in the rule will take effect January 1, 2026. The following AAO-HNS overview provides details…
What’s New in CORE This Cycle
November 20, 2025The CORE Grants Program is excited to introduce several new funding opportunities this cycle, expanding support across a wide range of topics and training levels. As the program evolves to meet the needs of our research community, we are committed to fostering partnerships that strengthen…
2026 CORE Funding Opportunity Announcements
November 19, 2025Each funding opportunity linked below includes information on eligibility, grant terms, use of funds, reporting stipulations, and application requirements. Interested parties must submit a letter of intent (LOI) by December 15, 2025, to be eligible. Pending approval, full applications for the 2026 CORE Grants…
Foundation Education Committees
November 19, 2025Volunteerism is the key to the Foundation's core function of educating our fellow otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons and primary care colleagues, residents in training, and non-physician clinicians. Membership on an Education Committee is a renewable 2-year term and a member…
Committees
November 19, 2025Join an Academy/Foundation Committee! The Academy’s collective community of 60-plus committees help our specialty flourish and succeed from the contributions of its members. Committees are the lifeblood of the Academy and foster collaboration which produces so many vital contributions across the…
About Us
November 17, 2025Where Experts and Science Converge The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck…
CME Information
November 17, 2025The deadline to complete your CME Evaluation and claim credit was Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:59 pm (ET). The AAO-HSNF 2025 Evaluation Portal remains open to view/download your Certificate of Participation and CE Transcript. Accreditation The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head…
Stories from the Road
November 17, 2025"Stories From the Road," an initiative of the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee, is a featured column published monthly in The Bulletin, and spotlights otolaryngology humanitarian outreach work being done in low-income communities around the globe. Clink on the links below to learn…
DANI - Digital Assistant Naturally Integrated
November 14, 2025Meet DANI | Your Personal Guide to Everything ENT I'm DANI, your Digital Assistant Naturally Integrated into the world of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Think of me as your go-to resource for all things from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and…
Grassroots Advocacy
November 13, 2025Become a Member of Project 535 Successful legislative advocacy starts with a solid grassroots foundation. To ensure the message of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is heard broadly on Capitol Hill, the AAO-HNS launched PROJECT 535 in 2015. Our goal is to recruit…
Otolaryngology Private Practice Section
November 12, 2025About 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…
Study Reveals Strong Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Hearing Loss
November 10, 2025For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] November 10, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy…