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Fraud 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…

As 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…

The 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…

International 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…

Past 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…

Featured 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…

AAO-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…

For 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…

Gain a clearer picture of today’s otolaryngology workforce and what it means for your practice. This comprehensive study offers essential data and trends to help you navigate an evolving healthcare landscape and plan strategically for the future. The session will also present findings from…

Developed in partnership with WittKieffer, a nationally recognized healthcare leadership advisory firm, this program equips otolaryngologists with the skills, confidence, and strategic insight needed to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare environment. Designed for Academy members preparing for or currently serving in leadership…

This webinar took place November 22, 2025. Download your customizable Certificate of Attendance. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation invites you to attend the Global Grand Rounds Webinar Optimizing Outcomes: A Multilevel Surgical Approach to Sleep Apnea Management. This complimentary event is…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recognizes the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance patient care, research, education, and operational efficiency in our field.1 At the same time, the Academy acknowledges the significant risks of bias, privacy…

Added Value Your registration to the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM covers much more than you may realize. Full registrants will receive online access to recorded education sessions through OTO Logic for three years. Watch your favorite session again or explore a new…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System final rule on November 21. Policies outlined in the rule will take effect January 1, 2026. The following AAO…

  Statement 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…

Diversity Plays a Crucial Role in Otolaryngology The URM Away Rotation Grant program was created by the AAO-HNS Diversity and Inclusion Committee to introduce medical students from underrepresented areas to the field of otolaryngology. The 2025 application process is now closed. Away rotations offer…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, in collaboration with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, provides two $1,000 Travel Grants to assist with needed funding for meritorious, young residents of African descent from the United States, Caribbean, or Canada to participate…