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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…

AAO-HNSF Staff Directory iMIS Specialist [email protected] 703-535-3691 Analyst, Research and Quality [email protected] 1-703-535-3713 Senior, AMS – Business Intel [email protected] 1-703-535-3703 HR Consultant [email protected] Program Manager, Marketing cbrooks@entnet…

Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, with the education program kicking off at 7:00 am on Friday and concluding at 3:00 pm on Saturday. This event…

The study of the electrophysiological properties of cranial nerves has long been of interest to otolaryngologists as it relates to both medical and surgical applications within the diverse field of otolaryngology. Expertise in managing conditions involving multiple cranial nerves has been acquired by otolaryngologists during…

A Position Statement from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is used to designate a statement, policy, or a consensus recommendation on a particular topic or topics. An AAO-HNS/F Position Statement is generally evidence…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to patient safety and accepts the responsibility to address quality improvement through processes of continuing medical education and reducing error. The AAO-HNS acknowledges that high medical liability insurance costs have contributed…

Statement of Principles The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is committed to advancing the practice of high quality, cost-effective health care for otolaryngology and head and neck surgery patients. The Academy supports health care quality improvement endeavors, including the development and…

Over the past three decades, there has been a clear decrease in the prevalence of tobacco use in the United States and an associated decline in tobacco‐related head and neck cancers.1 The incidence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)‐related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC…

The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS), American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO‐HNS) and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) are committed to the highest standards of otolaryngologic care for pediatric patients. The Accreditation Council for…

Otolaryngologists have been trained to perform, interpret, and utilize strategically intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring and nerve stimulation testing, which are surgically applicable to cranial nerves of the head and neck and can serve as effective adjuncts to anatomic knowledge and surgical technique. Originally Published: January…

Based on comprehensive evidence in the medical literature and expert opinion, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery affirms that select preoperative imaging can facilitate localization of hyperfunctional parathyroid glands and thus improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Examples of imaging…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery endorses the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance’s position paper on Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear Implantation which defines appropriate speech/language habilitation services for children following cochlear implantation. ACI Alliance Position Paper: Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test with medically indicated and evidence-supported applications in the evaluation of certain persons with suspected auditory and balance or dizziness disorders, especially in cochlear implant monitoring and…

In the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a national payment rate for CPT code 0583T (tympanostomy using an automated tube delivery system with iontophoresis local anesthesia), agreeing with stakeholder feedback that the…

Spotlight on Hearing Health May is Spotlight on Hearing Health, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking, understanding, or hearing. Choosing Wisely® The American Academy…

In the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a national payment rate for CPT code 0583T (tympanostomy using an automated tube delivery system with iontophoresis local anesthesia), agreeing with stakeholder feedback that the resource…

For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 9, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A comprehensive new study analyzing data from nearly 240,000 women has found that estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives are associated with a significantly lower risk of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), while…

In this resource, you will find a comprehensive list of letters sent to private insurers and state Medicaid plans on behalf of the AAO-HNS. By leveraging these letters, we aim to unite our voices, amplify our message, and ensure that otolaryngology remains at…