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The 2025-26 Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS) Governing Council Annual Election will be open from September 16 – September 29. All Members with OPPS ENT Connect access are eligible to vote. Results will be announced during the OPPS General Assembly on Sunday, October 12…

The 2025-26 Young Physicians Section (YPS) Governing Council Annual Election will be open from September 16 - September 29. Results will be announced during the YPS General Assembly on Saturday, October 11 at 4:00 pm (ET) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chair-Elect Hayley L…

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…

Connect with Colleagues from Around the Globe Saturday, October 11 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm ET Join the global otolaryngology community for a night of fun, connection, and camaraderie on Saturday, October 11, for the 2025 Presidents’ Reception. Home of the NFL’s Indianapolis…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents approximately 13,000 otolaryngologist—head and…

The Mission of the GTF is to Provide Oversight to: Clinical Guideline and Consensus Statement Development Process Clinical Practice Guideline and Expert Consensus Statement Dissemination Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation The GTF also provides a forum for education on topics related to guidelines, development standards, and…

Featured ECS: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients published online in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on March 25, 2023. These Expert Consensus Statements (ECS) were developed by the…

Featured 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…

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…

2024-2025 Board of Directors Members Officers: President Troy D. Woodard, MD * President-elect Gene Brown, MD, RPh * Immediate Past President Douglas D. Backous, MD * Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kazahaya, MD, MBA * Executive Vice President/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA * (Ex-officio) Academy and…

AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors The AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors work to set the Academy’s strategic direction. The Board is made up of volunteer leadership roles including Academy and Foundation At-Large Directors, Academy and Foundation Coordinators, Board of Governors…

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…

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 endorses the use of laryngeal videostroboscopy as a diagnostic procedure. Laryngeal videostroboscopy is a term used to describe a video endoscopic procedure with stroboscopic light source for visualization of the vocal folds. This allows the examiner…

To become board certified, an otolaryngologist has to complete a rigorous training program. Five years residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is required in order to be considered eligible to apply to sit for the specialty board examination in Otolaryngology. Residents in otolaryngology…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for early-career physicians to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new information to help you make the most…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for residents to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new information to help you make the most out of…

Our Position The Academy believes that a physician-led healthcare team is the best approach for providing high-quality care to patients. As such, the Academy is strongly opposed to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 2757/S. 1996), which…