Honorary Awards
December 10, 2025We are grateful for the Academy’s extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. AAO-HNS/F Committee of Excellence Award Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service Hall of Distinction Honor and Distinguished Service Awards Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award…
ENT Advocacy Champion Award
December 10, 2025About 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…
Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Solicitations
December 10, 2025Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Unauthorized Solicitations Related to the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Important Warning Many companies falsely claim to be affiliated with AAO-HNSF or authorized vendors. These fraudulent companies commonly offer services including attendee databases, list rentals, and hotel…
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December 10, 2025Featured News The OCC is open to individual physicians and APPs. Additionally, the first-ever AAO-HNSF APP Certificate of Completion program is available, allowing them to earn professional recognition through structured learning pathways and providing a lifelong learning resource for the entire otolaryngology…
State cCMV Laws
December 9, 2025As of late 2025, only a handful of U.S. states have enacted policies addressing congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), with approaches ranging from education to universal newborn screening. Connecticut (effective July 2025) and Minnesota are the only states with universal screening mandates. A growing number of…
Talking Points: Support for Newborn Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)
December 9, 2025The Issue Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common infectious cause of birth defects and non-genetic hearing loss in infants. Each year, thousands of infants in the U.S. are born with cCMV, yet most go undiagnosed because there is no routine screening. In…
2026 AAO-HNS Virtual Career Fair
December 9, 2025The AAO-HNS Virtual Career Fair is specially curated for early-career physicians, residents, fellows, and seasoned professionals seeking new horizons from the comfort of their own home! Whether you're taking your initial steps or eyeing a transition, this event is your compass to…
AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum
December 9, 2025The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provides an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring for otolaryngologic patients. CME will…
AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum
December 9, 2025Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provides an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring…
Voices of Otolaryngology
December 9, 2025The Official AAO-HNS/F Podcast Learn about the very latest in otolaryngology education, how to get involved with the Academy, news about upcoming events, including the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, and more! The views and opinions expressed in any podcast are those of…
International Programs
December 9, 2025International outreach, worldwide partnerships, and the exchange of information and education are vital to the Academy and its Foundation. Global Grand Rounds The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of…
International Corresponding Societies (ICS)
December 9, 2025Past Coordinator for International Affairs, Eugene N. Myers, MD, developed a unique program of International Corresponding Societies that affiliate with the Academy on a peer-to-peer level. ICS leaders meet informally with Academy leaders for discussions on issues of mutual interest. Starting with…
Otolaryngology Workforce Report
December 8, 2025Featured 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Report The AAO-HNS Workforce and Socioeconomic Survey Task Force and the Board of Governors have developed the 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Report, with a focus on Call and Compensation. This comprehensive study provides essential insights for all otolaryngologists as you…
Business of Medicine
December 8, 2025AAO-HNS Position Statements Position statements are approved by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) Boards of Directors and are typically generated from AAO-HNS/F committees. Once approved by the Academy or Foundation Board of…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Shows Promise in Accurately Diagnosing Brain Tumors without Surgery
December 8, 2025For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] December 8, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a groundbreaking automated machine learning (AutoML) model that can accurately differentiate between two common types of brain tumors using preoperative MRI…
Global Grand Rounds
December 8, 2025The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of patients and physician education around the globe. It is a virtual event, held quarterly, that is open to all otolaryngologists around the…
Novel Technologies and Treatment Strategies for Head and Neck Cancer: From Robotics to Immunotherapy
December 8, 2025Registration Coming Soon!…