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…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
November 17, 2025The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! We’re already gearing up for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California. Mark your calendar for October 17–20, 2026. Stay tuned for updates on the Call for Science, which will open on…
Program Information
November 17, 2025CME Information The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Program Tracks The education program is divided into 12 distinct specialty areas, allowing you…
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…
Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund
November 12, 2025To honor Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), and his dedication to advancing otolaryngology and patient care worldwide, the AAO-HNSF is pleased to announce the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in…
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…
Voices of Otolaryngology
November 12, 2025The Official AAO-HNS/F Podcast Learn about the very latest in otolaryngology education, how to get involved with the Academy, news about upcoming events, including the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, and more! The views and opinions expressed in any podcast are those of…
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…
2026 CORE Funding Opportunity Announcements
November 6, 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…
MIPS Value Pathways (MVP)
November 6, 2025About Otolaryngology MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) MVPs are the newest MIPS reporting option (an alternative to traditional MIPS and APM Performance Pathway (APP)) that you can use to meet your MIPS reporting requirements. Each MVP includes a subset of measures and activities that are…
Women in Otolaryngology
November 5, 2025Dedicated to assisting the career development of women otolaryngologists With over 2,000 members, the Section provides opportunities for leadership, education, networking and mentoring. WIO celebrated the 10th anniversary of its founding in 2020. Learn more about WIO’s origins in the historic documentary…
Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
November 5, 2025The Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) was born out of the Committee of Residents in Training, which had been in existence for over five years. Residents have a vote on the Board of Governors and a representative on the AAO-HNS…
FLEX - Focused Lifelong Education Xperience
November 5, 20252025-2026 FLEX Registration Is Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education product, FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, provides the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support to help you meet the challenges of your otolaryngology practice and build mastery throughout your…
CPG: Adult Sinusitis Update
November 5, 2025The guideline was published as a supplement in the August 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on July 31. Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy…
Private Payer and Medicaid Letters
November 4, 2025In 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…