Annual Meeting Speaker Marketing Toolkit
April 13, 2026If you’re speaking at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, download our “I’m Speaking” graphic below to promote your session(s). Be sure to use the official hashtag, #OTOMTG26, and tag @AAOHNS in your posts! Social Media Graphic If you…
Annual Meeting Program Committee Graphics
April 13, 2026As a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, you've helped shape an incredible 2026 program. Now help us spread the word! Download the graphic below to share with your network. Be sure to use the official hashtag, #OTOMTG26, and tag @AAOHNS in…
Study Links Common, Treatable Ear Conditions to Higher Odds of Dementia and Finds Treatment May Help
April 13, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] April 13, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), finds that two common and…
AAO-HNSF Physician Leadership Institute led by WittKieffer
April 13, 2026Developed in partnership with WittKieffer, a nationally recognized healthcare leadership advisory firm, this program equips otolaryngologists with the skills, confidence, and strategic insight needed to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare environment. Designed for Academy members preparing for or currently serving in leadership…
Expert Consensus Statements
April 13, 2026Featured 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…
Clinical Practice Guidelines
April 10, 2026Featured 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…
Welcome to Los Angeles
April 10, 2026Los Angeles Awaits Your Arrival for #OTOMTG26 Los Angeles—where Hollywood glamour meets Silicon Beach innovation—sets the stage for otolaryngology's premier annual gathering. Join us October 17-20 for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ and experience cutting-edge science…
Reg-ent℠ | Research
April 9, 2026Research with Reg-ent Launched in 2016, Reg-ent is the first, and largest, national otolaryngology-specific clinical data registry. Participating members and their practices across the United States have shared structured and unstructured EHR data as well as ancillary data (audiograms, Patient Reported…
World Voice Day
April 8, 2026Every year on April 16, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day. On World Voice Day, everyone - young and old - is encouraged to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or…
Humanitarian and International Grants and Awards
April 7, 2026Recognizing Service. Supporting Education. Advancing Care. The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has a long history of honoring those who go above and beyond — physicians who extend their expertise beyond the clinic to serve underserved communities, lead humanitarian missions, and…
As Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Begins, New Study Sheds Light on Evolving Trends in Oral Cavity Cancer Among Younger Adults
April 6, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] April 6, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—April marks Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign encouraging early detection and raise awareness of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, and related structures. This crucial message about early detection is…
AAO-HNSF Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program
April 2, 2026About the Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program Formerly the Cochrane/GIN Scholars Program The 2026 Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program application cycle has now closed. The Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus…
Study Suggests Children with Ear Tubes May Safely Swim in Treated Pools
March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools are not…
Template Appeal Letters
March 26, 2026To support accurate reimbursement within your practice, the Academy’s Health Policy Advocacy Team has developed a suite of template appeal letters for specific procedures and services performed by otolaryngologists. While the AAO-HNS cannot represent physician members individually on every issue with Medicare…
Federal Legislative Advocacy
March 26, 2026Legislative, 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…
Match Day
March 25, 2026Celebrate 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…
OTO Forum Session Presentations
March 25, 2026Thank you for attending the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum. Below you will find access to the presentations that have been made available by speakers. Note: Names following the moderator are alphabetical by last name. March 20 Resident Session | Private Practice 101 Moderator…