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Join the Board of Governors on Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (ET) for expert panels on AI in downcoding and modifier 25 denials, plus hear directly from President-Elect candidates William R. Blythe, MD and Angela M. Powell, MD. Register…

The Board of Governors (BOG) is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada. The BOG was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the AAO-HNS. The BOG…

About the Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program Formerly the Cochrane/GIN Scholars Program The 2026 Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program application cycle is open March 1 through April 1. The Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in clinical practice…

March 30, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools are not…

The simulation events at the 2025 Annual Meeting offered an interactive hands-on format to enhance surgical skills. The following events were sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Simulation Education Committee. AAO-HNSF Pre-Conference Workshop Worst Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Friday…

2026 Call for Simulation Abstracts Share your innovative simulator model or simulation activity with the otolaryngology community! AAO-HNSF is accepting proposals to be considered for presentation at the Simulation Showcase held during the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles…

Academy Members Advocate for Patients and Physicians on Capitol Hill For the first time since the pandemic, the Academy brought physician members from around the country to Washington, DC, March 10-11, 2026, to meet with their lawmakers and congressional staff, advocating for policies…

The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund 2026 Application Cycle has been extended through April 30, 2026! Apply here.  Application Criteria and Award Requirements: The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund provides grant funds to access or offset costs associated with the…

International Visiting Scholarship (IVS) Program The 2026 IVS Program application cycle has been extended through April 30, 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…

To 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…

Legislative, political, and health policy activity directly affects our practices and our patients. Read below to stay up-to-date on the current issues affecting our specialty. Legislative Priorities for the 119th Congress The AAO-HNS is advocating on several priority issues for the…

Celebrate Match Day with the Academy The Academy is looking forward to welcoming new OTO matches to the specialty on Friday, March 20. If you’re an incoming resident in otolaryngology, we’re inviting you to showcase yourself as a new face of 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…

Below are opportunities to provide feedback for both our Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality Measure Specifications that are in development*. Clinical Practice Guidelines Open for Public Comment: Clinical Practice Guideline Bell's Palsy Update (opens Monday, April 6) Quality Measures Open for Public Comment…

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…

Thank you for attending the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum. Below you will find access to the presentations that have been made available by speakers. Note: Names following the moderator are alphabetical by last name. March 20 Resident Session | Private Practice 101 Moderator…

Every year on April 16, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day. On World Voice Day, everyone - young and old - is encouraged to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or…

Featured News "Global Perspectives in Modern Rhinoplasty" is the focus of the next Global Grand Rounds on May 9. Join leading experts from Türkiye, Colombia, Brazil, and the United States for discussions on preservation rhinoplasty, consistency in tip rhinoplasty, hybrid techniques combining preservation and…