Member Benefits
March 19, 2026Member Categories The AAO-HNS offers several membership categories, each designed to meet the needs of physicians and those working in the specialty. Each membership category offers different leadership, learning, and networking opportunities within the otolaryngology community. Physicians who are certified by the American…
Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant
March 18, 2026Diversity Plays a Crucial Role in Otolaryngology Now Accepting Applications – Diversity URM Away Rotation Grants for 2026 Are you a medical student interested in exploring a career in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery? Are you planning an away rotation in 2026? The Diversity and Inclusion…
Diversity Grants
March 18, 2026About Diversity Grants Each year, the AAO-HNS offers the Harry Barnes Endowment Travel Grant and the Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation Grant as part of its commitment to advancing diversity in the specialty. …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
March 17, 2026Statement on Diversity The AAO-HNS affirms that in order to continue to work for the best ear, nose, and throat care, we must support and encourage diversity in our membership. We acknowledge that culturally effective care is predicated on cultural sensitivity and cultural…
YPS Model Mentor Award
March 17, 2026Having a good mentor is important to every phase of a physician’s career but perhaps never more critical than in the earliest years out of training. The YPS Model Mentor Award recognizes the key role that expert mentorship plays in a young physician…
WIO He for She Award
March 17, 2026About the WIO He for She Award This award recognizes a male otolaryngologist who serves as a strong mentor, collaborator, and sponsor of women in otolaryngology. It is meant to celebrate our male colleagues who celebrate us, those who show the importance of teamwork…
WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award
March 17, 2026About the WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award The WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee Award recognizes an outstanding female senior resident or fellow in an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training program who demonstrates excellence in leadership, research, education, and mentoring. 2025 WIO Exemplary Senior Trainee…
WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award
March 17, 2026About the WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award This award recognizes an individual who has furthered the interests of women in the field of otolaryngology. 2025 WIO Helen F. Krause, MD Trailblazer Award Recipient This year's awardee of the AAO-HNS WIO…
Holt Leadership Award for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
March 17, 2026About the Holt Leadership Award for Residents and Fellows-in-Training The Holt Leadership Award is awarded annually to the Resident or Fellow-in-Training who best exemplifies the attributes of a young leader: honesty, integrity, fairness, advocacy, and enthusiasm. The Award recognizes exemplary…
OPPS Spirit of Private Practice Award
March 17, 2026About the OPPS Spirit of Private Practice Award The “Spirit of Private Practice” award is an annual honor given by the OPPS to a member who has made significant contributions to private practice otolaryngology. This award recognizes the role of private practice otolaryngology in…
Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD Endowed International Public Service Award
March 17, 2026The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Public Service Award honors a non-U…
Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD Endowed International Humanitarian Award
March 17, 2026About the Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD International Humanitarian Award The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. The AAO-HNSF Nikhil J. Bhatt…
BOG Practitioner of Excellence Award
March 17, 2026About the BOG Practitioner Excellence Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Practitioner Excellence Award recognizes the prototypical clinical otolaryngologist one wishes to emulate. BOG Representatives nominate individuals who, within the past 10 years, have practiced medicine in an exemplary manner and are sought out…
BOG Model Society Award
March 17, 2026About the BOG Model Society Award The Board of Governors (BOG) Model Society Award recognizes outstanding local/state/regional societies that exhibit effective leadership, institute Academy and Foundation programs, and further Academy goals through active participation in the BOG. Eligibility Criteria: Must have all…
ENT Advocacy Champion Award
March 17, 2026About the ENT Advocacy Champion Award The ENT Advocacy Champion Award recognizes an AAO-HNS/F member who most exemplifies the Academy’s dedication to advocacy on behalf of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and the patients we serve. Presented annually during the BOG…
Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award
March 17, 2026About the Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award The Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award recognizes members for commitment and achievement in service, either to the public or to other organizations within the United States, when such service promises to improve patient…
Hall of Distinction
March 17, 2026The AAO-HNS/F Hall of Distinction Award honors individuals whose extraordinary leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions have profoundly shaped the field of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. July 2025 - The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F…
Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service
March 17, 2026About the Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service The Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service recognizes an Academy member who is widely known for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love for and devotion to humanity, and a self-giving spirit…
