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Ready to be part of something new and interactive this year at the Annual Meeting? The Talking Point at this year's AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO isn't just a place to charge your phone – it's where some real conversations can…

Indiana Convention Center The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the JW Marriott Indianapolis (Headquarter Hotel). While the JW Marriott Indianapolis and Indianapolis Marriott Downtown are this year’s Co-Headquarter…

NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH TRIPS TAKING PLACE January 1 - June 30, 2026 Submit your application by November 15, 2025   Purpose The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) wishes its members to engage in humanitarian efforts. The Humanitarian…

Year-Round Publication Advertising Opportunities Connect with AAO-HNS decision-makers year-round and keep your message top of mind. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery The scientific journal presents peer-reviewed articles on recent developments in treatment of the ear, nose, throat, and related…

Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and received a corrective procedure for the obstructive sleep apnea and had an improvement in their…

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…

Connect with Colleagues from Around the Globe Saturday, October 11 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm ET Join the global otolaryngology community for a night of fun, connection, and camaraderie on Saturday, October 11, for the 2025 Presidents’ Reception. Home of the NFL’s Indianapolis…

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 Mission of the GTF is to Provide Oversight to: Clinical Guideline and Consensus Statement Development Process Clinical Practice Guideline and Expert Consensus Statement Dissemination Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation The GTF also provides a forum for education on topics related to guidelines, development standards, and…

Featured 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…

AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors The AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors work to set the Academy’s strategic direction. The Board is made up of volunteer leadership roles including Academy and Foundation At-Large Directors, Academy and Foundation Coordinators, Board of Governors…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery endorses the use of laryngeal videostroboscopy as a diagnostic procedure. Laryngeal videostroboscopy is a term used to describe a video endoscopic procedure with stroboscopic light source for visualization of the vocal folds. This allows the examiner…

To become board certified, an otolaryngologist has to complete a rigorous training program. Five years residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is required in order to be considered eligible to apply to sit for the specialty board examination in Otolaryngology. Residents in otolaryngology…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for early-career physicians to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new information to help you make the most…

The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for residents to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new information to help you make the most out of…

Our Position The Academy believes that a physician-led healthcare team is the best approach for providing high-quality care to patients. As such, the Academy is strongly opposed to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 2757/S. 1996), which…

Our Position To ensure continued access to vital physician and surgical services for Medicare patients, Congress must create a fair, long-term, and sustainable solution for Medicare physician payment rates. Lawmakers must take action to improve the physician payment system by providing an inflationary…