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Humanitarian work can be a refreshing change from the frustrations of clinical practice and can be intensely rewarding. It can help to remind us of our motivation for choosing medicine as our life's work. Working in under-served areas and in countries with…

You’re in medical school, but what’s next? The AAO-HNS offers resources to help guide medical students who are interested in exploring a career in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Read the articles below to learn more about the match process, life…

Click the grant title below to open the funding opportunity announcement which includes more detailed information regarding eligibility, terms of the grant, use of funds, and reporting requirements. We recommend reviewing the 2025 CORE Grants Program Info and FAQs document to assist you in…

2024-2025 FLEX Registration Now Open! The AAO-HNSF’s new 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 career…

Featured UPDATE: AAO-HNS Statement on Bell’s Palsy Related to Approved COVID-19 Vaccines AAO-HNS issues statement on incidence of Bell’s palsy related to FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines. These rare events should not dissuade healthcare personnel or patients from receiving…

MPFS Final Rule – MPFS Final Rule CMS Fact Sheet - Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule | CMS Conversion Factor – The final rule sets the PFS conversion factor at $32.35, a decrease of $0.94 (2.83%) from the CY 2024…

Opportunity to eliminate preventable harm: Industry must adopt a new safe button or coin cell battery technology that will not cause severe injury inside the body A button or coin cell battery can cause life-threatening tissue injuries of the esophagus, trachea, or major…

Button batteries cause life-threatening injuries when lodged in the body putting children at risk.   ALEXANDRIA, Virginia —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) along with a growing number of endorsing medical societies and organizations have called on battery manufacturers to…

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: The opportunity to participate in the 2025 CORE Study Section as a resident reviewer is now open!  The AAO-HNSF Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like to invite up to eight residents to serve on the 2025 CORE Study…

  ATTENTION REVIEWERS: The opportunity to participate in the 2025 CORE Study Section as a reviewer is now open! The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like you to serve on the 2025 CORE Study Section and participate in…

About the Cochrane Scholars Program The 2024 Cochrane Scholars Program is now closed. AAO-HNS/F leadership and the publisher of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery awarded three travel grants through the Cochrane Scholars Program to attend the 2024 Global Evidence Summit in Prague…

On October 22, 2024, the Academy submitted a letter to Point 32 regarding non-payment of CPT code 31237 following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) when performed at the same time as Septoplasty. This has been ongoing since Spring 2023 and in July 2024 the…

Your application as a 2025 Reviewer has been received. We will inform you about your application status once decisions have been made.   Thank you! CORE Grants …

State Legislative Tracker is a volunteer role designed to support AAO-HNS advocacy efforts at the state level. State Legislative Trackers take an active part in monitoring and analyzing pending state legislation that will affect the medical profession and otolaryngology specialty. We ask that…

Featured CPG: Age-Related Hearing Loss Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on April 30, 2024. These multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines were developed by the AAO-HNSF. As defined by the Institute of Medicine, Clinical Practice…

To honor Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), and his dedication to advancing otolaryngology and patient care worldwide, the AAO-HNSF is pleased to announce the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in…

Legislative, political, and health policy activity directly affects our practices and our patients. Read below to stay up-to-date on the current issues affecting our specialty. Legislative Priorities for the 118th Congress The AAO-HNS is advocating on several priority issues for the…