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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…

About 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. Nominate your distinguished colleagues for an award now through March 9, 2026. 2025 WIO Helen F. Krause, MD…

About the Holt Leadership Award for Residents and Fellows-in-Training The Holt Leadership Award is awarded annually to the Resident or Fellow-in-Training who best exemplifies the attributes of a young leader: honesty, integrity, fairness, advocacy, and enthusiasm. The Award recognizes exemplary…

About the OPPS Spirit of Private Practice Award The “Spirit of Private Practice” award is an annual honor given by the OPPS to a member who has made significant contributions to private practice otolaryngology. This award recognizes the role of private practice otolaryngology in…

The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Public Service Award honors a non-U…

About the Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Humanitarian Award The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt…

About the ENT Advocacy Champion Award The ENT Advocacy Champion Award recognizes an AAO-HNS/F member who most exemplifies the Academy’s dedication to advocacy on behalf of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and the patients we serve. Presented annually during the BOG…

About the BOG Practitioner Excellence Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Practitioner Excellence Award recognizes the prototypical clinical otolaryngologist one wishes to emulate. BOG Representatives nominate individuals who, within the past 10 years, have practiced medicine in an exemplary manner and are sought out…

About the Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service The Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service recognizes an Academy member who is widely known for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love for and devotion to humanity, and a self-giving spirit…

Join 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…

The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and…

Clinical quality measures (measures) are used to assess how well healthcare providers adhere to evidence-based standards of care to achieve desired outcomes. The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is focused on developing evidence-based measures with the greatest potential to…

About Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) In addition to serving multiple functions as the clinical data registry for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Reg-ent can also be utilized for MIPS reporting.  Reg-ent is a CMS-designated Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) strongly opposes legislative efforts to expand the scope of practice for audiologists beyond their level of training. This includes expansion into areas of medical diagnosis and treatment. While audiologists are valued members of…

State Advocacy Engagement at the state level is critical to advancing policies that support otolaryngology practice and patient care. State legislatures address a wide range of issues that directly impact how otolaryngologists serve their communities—from scope of practice regulations and insurance coverage mandates…

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common in-utero infection and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss. Through early childhood, CMV is nearly ubiquitous, as up to 70% of children between 1 and 3 years old may have CMV detected in urine or saliva. Most…

Goal: To introduce residents to the various advocacy opportunities at the academy. To educate and develop future academy advisors and leaders. Target Audience: Third Year Otolaryngology Residents Program Overview: The AAO-HNS Lee Eisenberg Resident in Advocacy Scholars Program will select two residents annually to…