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The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS), American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO‐HNS) and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) are committed to the highest standards of otolaryngologic care for pediatric patients. The Accreditation Council for…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation as appropriate treatment for adults and children over 9 months of age with moderate to profound hearing loss who have failed a trial with appropriately fit hearing aids. Originally Published…

Otolaryngologists play a vital role as educators in addressing the health risks associated with tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Many adolescents are unaware that e-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine. Nicotine exposure during adolescence is associated with increased risks of addiction, depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity…

En colaboración entre la AAO-HNS y la Asociación Panamericana de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello, nos complace compartir las sesiones educativas grabadas en Español de la Reunión Anual y OTO Expo de la AAO-HNS 2025, 2024 y 2023. AAO-HNSF…

The IAB is made up of global otolaryngology—head and neck surgery societies from the Academy's International Corresponding Societies (ICS) affiliated network. About the International Advisory Board (IAB) The IAB was established in 2016 as an international member network within the AAO-HNS…

March 9, 2026, Washington, DC — Surgeons from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill on March 11 for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Congressional Advocacy Day, engaging lawmakers on a slate of legislative priorities centered on protecting patients…

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…

AAO-HNS is actively engaged in state-level efforts to reform insurer downcoding practices that undermine physician judgment and threaten fair reimbursement for otolaryngology care. During the 2026 legislative session, the Academy has formally supported downcoding reform legislation across multiple states, submitting letters of support…

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…

The AAO-HNSF is committed to supporting humanitarian efforts across the otolaryngology community. Browse the resources below and check back often for updates. Featured Webinars This recorded webinar by the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee showcases several surgical simulation devices that are being used…

This webinar took place February 28, 2026. Download your customizable Certificate of Attendance. In Collaboration with: Topics for Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers Peri-operative Immunotherapy in High-Risk Head and Neck Cancer Response-Adapted Oncologic Surgery for Head…

In 2009, the AAO-HNS submitted three new code requests in to the AMA for Category I CPT codes for the use of stand-alone balloon sinus dilation technology during endoscopic sinus surgery. The AMA accepted these new code proposals and recommended work and practice…

Your Online Otolaryngology Learning Platform With nearly 1,400 education activities, OTO Logic is designed to help you gain knowledge, measure competency in practice, change performance, and earn CME that counts for MOC to maintain lifelong learning through continuing certification. Earn CME on Your…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and its Foundation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Elected by AAO-HNS members, Dr. Bradford will serve a one-year term leading…

Past Coordinator for International Affairs, Eugene N. Myers, MD, developed a unique program of International Corresponding Societies that affiliate with the Academy on a peer-to-peer level. ICS leaders meet informally with Academy leaders for discussions on issues of mutual interest. Starting with…

The Foundation offers a number of eBooks in a versatile eReader format as education resources for otolaryngologists, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Through a partnership with Thieme Publishers, a variety of text books are also available at a special rate to members…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18) Description Assesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 18 (5) Estimated Completion Time 5 - 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature ) Franco RA Jr, Rosenfeld RM, Rao M. First place--resident clinical…