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"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…

Meet 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…

Become 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…

About 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…

For 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…

About 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…

The 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…

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 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 Academy’s sections provide opportunities for members to get involved and collaborate with others in similar demographics. Each section has a governing council, hosts a General Assembly during the Annual Meeting, and provides leadership and programming throughout the year. Otolaryngology Private Practice Section…

Goal: To introduce residents to the various advocacy opportunities at the academy. To educate and develop future academy advisors and leaders. Target Audience: Third Year Otolaryngology Residents Program Overview: The AAO-HNS Lee Eisenberg Resident in Advocacy Scholars Program will select two residents annually to…

Since 1997, the Health Policy department has facilitated the socioeconomic survey, which is disseminated to all members (excluding military, retirees, and those in training). A great tool that provides the Academy and its membership with important information about their practices, the healthcare environment, and…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] November 3, 2025, Alexandria, VA—A comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs in identifying…

(As of November 1, 2025) The path to reopening the federal government remains unclear as it hit the one-month mark, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and no clear path to a resolution. A short-term spending bill was approved…

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…

Our Position The Stop CMV Act (H.R. 5435/S. 2842) was successfully reintroduced during the first session of the 119th Congress by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Deborah Ross (D-NC) and U.S. Senators Richard…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] October 29, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according to a preliminary…