Study Reveals Critical Impact of Universal cCMV Screening on Early Detection of Hearing Loss in Newborns
November 3, 2025For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] November 3, 2025, Alexandria, VA—A comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs in identifying…
Government Shutdown Continues as Federal Programs Start Cutting Off
October 31, 2025(As of November 1, 2025) The path to reopening the federal government remains unclear as it hit the one-month mark, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and no clear path to a resolution. A short-term spending bill was approved…
Clinical Practice Guidelines
October 29, 2025Featured 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…
Stop CMV Act
October 29, 2025Our 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…
Breakthrough Treatment Shows Promise for Smell Loss after Head Injuries
October 29, 2025For 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…
Reviewer Application: 2026 CORE Study Section
October 28, 2025Call 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…
Annual Election Nominees
October 28, 2025Members 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…
Template Appeal Letters
October 27, 2025To 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…
CPG: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
October 25, 2025The 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…
2025-2026 Board of Directors
October 24, 20252025-2026 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…
AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
October 23, 2025We look forward to seeing you October 11– 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mark your calendars today for the premier event for the specialty.…
2025 AAO-HNS Career Fair
October 23, 2025The AAO-HNS Career Fair is designed for otolaryngologists at every stage of their career—from residents and fellows to early-career and experienced professionals exploring new opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or considering a change, this event offers valuable insights and connections…
CORE Grants Program
October 20, 2025The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program is a collaboration of several societies and industry supporters focused on providing support for research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. About the CORE Grants Program Since 1985, CORE has awarded more than…
Resident Reviewer Application: 2026 CORE Study Section
October 20, 2025ATTENTION RESIDENTS: The opportunity to participate in the 2026 CORE Study Section as a resident reviewer is now open! The AAO-HNSF Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like to invite up to eight residents to serve on the 2026 CORE Study…
Resident Application: 2026 CORE Study Section
October 20, 2025ATTENTION RESIDENTS Opportunity to participate in the 2026 CORE Grants Application Review The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like to invite six to eight residents to serve on the 2026 CORE Study Section and participate in the…
About the BOG
October 15, 2025Background The Board of Governors (BOG) was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The BOG is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around…
Gene Brown, MD, RPh, Announced as President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation
October 14, 2025Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director Communications [email protected] October 14, 2025, Indianapolis, Indiana—Gene Brown, MD, RPh, became the President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) on October 14. He was elected by members…
Final Day of Scientific Sessions Reveals Critical Insights for Clinical Practice at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
October 14, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director Communications [email protected] Indianapolis, Indiana – October 14, 2025 – The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO concluded its Scientific Oral Presentation program on Tuesday with 85 studies…