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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…

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…

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…

Board of Governors Chairs The Board of Governors (BOG) was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Over the course of its history, 39 individuals have served as Chair, providing leadership – that uniquely…

For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 25, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has been selected by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, to receive…

As of late 2025, only a handful of U.S. states have enacted policies addressing congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), with approaches ranging from education to universal newborn screening. Connecticut (effective July 2025) and Minnesota are the only states with universal screening mandates. A growing number of…

The purpose of this position statement is to recommend sound mitigation strategies and standards for music performance venues. Excessive sound volume poses risks of damage to the cochlea1. Federal agencies have developed standards for occupational noise exposure2,3. However, while there are World Health Organization…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recognizes the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance patient care, research, education, and operational efficiency in our field.1 At the same time, the Academy acknowledges the significant risks of bias, privacy…

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…

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting newborns and children. Early identification and timely intervention are critical to prevent delays in speech and language development and to optimize communication ability, educational outcomes, and quality of life. Pediatric hearing loss may also be…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing is a useful neurophysiologic test and is medically indicated and appropriate in the evaluation of certain persons with suspected auditory and balance or dizziness disorders. Originally Published: September…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the concept of the use of AzBio Sentence (with or without background noise) and Consonant-Noise-Consonant (CNC) word tests as minimal reporting requirements for results of cochlear implantation in adults. The minimum speech test…

Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Now Available to Individual Physicians and Members of the Healthcare Team AAO-HNSF is excited to announce the expanded availability of its groundbreaking Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC) program. Originally designed for residency training programs, this comprehensive education platform is now accessible…

Important Information The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting scientific program, the committee has opened a…

The AAO-HNS is seeking applicants to serve as one of our Delegates to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) To be considered for this role, this online application form and all requested file uploads must be submitted no later than…

Join us for the AAO-HNS 2026 Congressional Advocacy Day: March 10-11, 2026 Your voice matters! This is your opportunity to advance federal policies that protect our patients, strengthen our practices, and support the entire otolaryngology community. As our specialty continues to face…

Louisville Welcomes You to #OTOForum26 Louisville, Kentucky, is where Southern hospitality and Midwestern friendliness shake hands. With its electric arts scene and booming food and craft beer culture, "Derby City" isn't just hosting the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum—it's rolling…

For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 23, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—Researchers at Stanford University, in collaboration with scientists at the German Cancer Institute, have shown for the first time that shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging can be used to visualize injectable filler materials during…