Otolaryngology Core Curriculum FAQs
June 3, 2026For Residency Training Program Chairs and Directors How does the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Leadership Team envision Residency Training Programs will use the curriculum? The curriculum is designed for each program to be engaged in the same topic each week. Individual programs do have the…
Hear This: Entrepreneur Pitches
June 3, 2026Pitch Your Idea to the ENT Community The organizing committee of the ENT Innovation Connection and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation invite submissions for Hear This: Entrepreneur Pitches, a high-energy showcase of pre-commercial innovations in otolaryngology. If…
FLEX FAQ
June 3, 2026What is FLEX? Q: What is FLEX? A: FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience is the Academy’s flagship education product that launched in September 2020. Q: Who are the faculty? A: FLEX is developed by nearly 150 AAO-HNSF Education experts from the Foundation’s…
Voices of Otolaryngology
June 3, 2026The AAO-HNS/F's flagship podcast — your inside track on otolaryngology, bringing together the physicians, innovators, and leaders shaping the specialty. Every episode covers the topics that matter most — career development, private practice, advocacy, global health, research, and more. Stay connected to the…
Podcasts
June 3, 2026The AAO-HNS/F's flagship podcast — your inside track on otolaryngology, bringing together the physicians, innovators, and leaders shaping the specialty. Every episode covers the topics that matter most — career development, private practice, advocacy, global health, research, and more. Stay connected to the…
FLEX - Focused Lifelong Education Xperience
June 3, 20262026-2027 FLEX Registration Is Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education products, 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…
Special Events
June 3, 2026Featured Presidents' Reception The Presidents’ Reception is an unforgettable occasion affording attendees ample time to network and connect with colleagues from around the globe. The 2026 Presidents’ Reception will take place on Saturday, October 17, at the GRAMMY Museum and the Novo in Los…
Opening Ceremony
June 3, 2026The Opening Ceremony will kick off the Annual Meeting program on Saturday, October 17, at 8:00 am (PT) and features the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics, speeches from the Academy leaders, and new videos showcasing members, the specialty, and Academy initiatives…
OTO Quest
June 3, 2026OTOQuest is our self-assessment tool that features high-quality content developed by experts in the specialty! The 2025 Set is available in OTO Logic! Log in and search under the Activity Series “OTOQuest: Knowledge Assessment (OtoQ)” to purchase now! Here’s a peek…
Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer
June 3, 2026About the Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer This award was endowed by Leslie Nicholas, MD, in honor of his nephew, Eugene N. Myers, MD, who is dedicated to the management of head/neck cancer and has interest in…
H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture
June 3, 2026About the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture Funded by the Neel family and friends, the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture was established in 1993 to disseminate information regarding new developments in biomedical science to the otolaryngologic…
CPT for ENT: Coding for the Implantation, Revision, and Removal Of A Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
June 3, 2026In October 2020, the CPT Editorial Panel replaced three CPT Category III codes with three new CPT Category I codes to report the open implantation, revision or replacement, and removal of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator array. In addition, the CPT Editorial Panel made editorial revisions…
Connect with AAO-HNS on Social Media and Your Peers on ENT Connect
June 3, 2026Connect with the Academy on Social Media Click on the icons below to connect with the Academy and otolaryngologists from around the world! Follow us for expert perspectives on clinical practice guidelines and care standards along with visual insights you can apply immediately in…
John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics
June 3, 2026About the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics This award, named for an esteemed leader in the specialty, is based on Dr. John Conley’s passion for head and neck surgery and belief in the professionalism of the practice of medicine. 2026 Lecturer…
ENT Innovation Connection
June 3, 2026Join us for the second annual “ENT Innovation Connection” on Friday, October 16, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, where ENT innovation evolves. This exclusive event features keynote speakers and strategic discussions with key opinion leaders, industry leaders, investors, and medical…
Board of Governors
June 2, 2026The Board of Governors (BOG) is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada. The BOG was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the AAO-HNS. The BOG…
Annual Meeting Social Media Toolkits
June 2, 2026These toolkits are designed to help key audiences spread the word about their participation at the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Download the toolkits that are applicable to you, and express your excitement about the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting! Attendee Toolkit Promote…
Affiliate Meeting/Event Guidelines
June 2, 2026For JW Marriott LA Live Hotel (Headquarter Hotel) Only. Los Angeles Convention Center space is not available. What Qualifies as an Ancillary Event? Any event including participation of AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting attendees, including exhibitor staff meetings, scheduled outside of the official AAO-HNSF…