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The 2025-26 Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) Governing Council Annual Election will be open from September 16 – September 29. Results will be announced during the SRF General Assembly on Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 am (ET) in Indianapolis, Indiana…

The 2025-26 Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Governing Council Annual Election will be open from September 16 – September 29. Results will be announced during the WIO General Assembly on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 am (ET) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chair-Elect Ilaaf Darrat…

"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…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will feature another round of innovative programming and dynamic events based on attendees’ feedback. Below is a list of new additions and enhanced offerings, many of which focus on bringing together the community for important discussions…

The BOG election will be held virtually with voting opening on September 16. The new officers will be announced during the BOG General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, October 11, at 1:00 pm (ET). BOG Chair-elect Candidate:   Eileen M. Raynor, MD…

NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH TRIPS TAKING PLACE January 1 - June 30, 2026 Submit your application by November 15, 2025   Purpose The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) wishes its members to engage in humanitarian efforts. The Humanitarian…

Year-Round Publication Advertising Opportunities Connect with AAO-HNS decision-makers year-round and keep your message top of mind. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery The scientific journal presents peer-reviewed articles on recent developments in treatment of the ear, nose, throat, and related…

Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and received a corrective procedure for the obstructive sleep apnea and had an improvement in their…

2025-2026 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…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for the global otolaryngology community 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…

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…