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Voice therapy contributes to increased effectiveness and efficiency in the otolaryngologist's diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. Research data and expert clinical experience support the use of voice therapy in the management of patients with acute and chronic voice disorders and may obviate the…

This statement regarding the use of voice therapy in the treatment of dysphonia has been developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Committee on  Speech, Voice,  and Swallowing and the Special Interest Division 3, Voice and Voice Disorders of the American…

Neel Distinguished Research Guest Lecturer reveals how our individual taste receptors can be linked to acute and chronic infections. Sunday, September 29 | 11:00 am – Noon | Grand Ballroom C Established by family and friends in 1993, the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research…

FEATURING LEE D. EISENBERG, MD What is an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon? An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, commonly referred to as an ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT), is a physician who treats diseases of the head and neck, both medically and surgically…

If you are a physician about to finish training, the concept of a non-compete clause may be relatively new to you. Non-compete clauses go back nearly one thousand years and were created so that employers could protect their business interests from skilled workers…

The AAO-HNSF Asia-Pacific Virtual Regional Roundtable on HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancer was held July 2021. Five educational videos were created with the leading experts and voices in the Asia-Pacific region. Panelists and Topics: Epidemiology & Pathogenesis Bernard Michael Lyons, MD Melbourne, Australia…

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) today released its second list of specific tests and treatments that are commonly ordered but not always necessary when treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) as appropriate, and in some cases preferred, for the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss.  BCHD may also be indicated in select patients with single-sided deafness. BCHD include…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending the importance of age-appropriate immunizations against specific organisms that cause meningitis in patients who have, or will receive a cochlear implant…

The 2023 International Travel Grant Program for travel to the 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in Nashville, TN, September 30 – October 4, 2023 has closed.  The 2024 International Travel Grant Program for travel to the 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience will open in March 2024…

YPS Toolkit Curated by young physicians for young physicians, this members-only resource is your one-stop shop for Academy articles, guidance, webinars, podcasts, and more relevant to those with less than eight years in the profession. Future of MOC in Otolaryngology: Why, What…

Choosing Wisely® The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is proud to have joined with 16 other specialty groups—each of which released a list of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question" on February 21, 2013. ECRI…

The AAO-HNS/F leadership and the publisher of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery identified a need to train otolaryngologists in the conduct and publication of systematic literature reviews. These reviews have a high citation impact and are essential to evidence-based practice guidelines…

There are many ways to support global access to otolaryngology care without traveling. You can support this work financially by donating to AAO-HNSF grant programs, or you can donate in-kind if you have access to medical equipment, instruments, supplies, medication, or textbooks…

For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] March 2, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota's first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) shows that universal screening significantly decreased the age at first…

NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH TRIPS TAKING PLACE July 1 - December 31, 2026 Submit your application by May 15, 2026   Purpose The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) wishes its members to engage in humanitarian efforts. The Humanitarian…

Advancing Global Otolaryngology Through Humanitarian Action The AAO-HNSF is committed to improving access to quality ear, nose, and throat care in underserved communities worldwide. Our humanitarian efforts encompass education, resources, and direct service opportunities that empower both international colleagues and Academy members to…

Mission: To encourage participation of members in global humanitarian efforts to improve the prevention and treatment of otolaryngologic disorders within the United States and abroad by publicizing opportunities for involvement, facilitating mechanisms that expose otolaryngology trainees to humanitarian activities, developing and nurturing collaborative relationships…