Published: January 29, 2016

Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting: the place to be in March

The AAO-HNS/F 2016 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting is a weekend of leadership discussions, Board of Governors (BOG) meetings, informative speakers, coding workshops, advocacy updates, and mentoring/networking opportunities. This meeting is one of many AAO-HNS benefits, allowing Members the opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer interaction and network with eminent leaders. The event is free for AAO-HNS Members who are otolaryngology practitioners, although registration is required.


forumThe AAO-HNS/F 2016 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting is a weekend of leadership discussions, Board of Governors (BOG) meetings, informative speakers, coding workshops, advocacy updates, and mentoring/networking opportunities. This meeting is one of many AAO-HNS benefits, allowing Members the opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer interaction and network with eminent leaders. The event is free for AAO-HNS Members who are otolaryngology practitioners, although registration is required.

Join your colleagues Friday, March 18, through Monday, March 21, at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA, for:

  • Advocacy sessions: Via a role-playing exercise, become more comfortable speaking with lawmakers regarding legislative issues impacting the specialty.
  • Leadership development and practice tips: Build your leadership skills while learning practical tips not taught in medical school.
  • Speed mentoring: Mentees can seek guidance and learn from others’ experiences while mentors can positively influence the future in this interactive session.
  • BOG General Assembly: Observe your Board of Governors in action and learn more about its grassroots role for the Academy. Ask questions at the President-Elect Candidates Forum to learn more about the Members running for president in the 2016 AAO-HNS election.
  • A trifecta of keynote luncheon speakers: Hear from renowned leaders on diversity, leadership, and the 2016 U.S. federal elections.
  • ICD-10 issues and solutions: Gain a better understanding of ICD-10 coding to overcome challenges for your practice.
  • Society representation at its best: Learn how to “bring home the Academy” to your state or local society.
  • Content designed for Residents & Fellows-in-Training and Young Physicians: Gain critical knowledge and information to help you grow at this formative stage in your career.
  • mENTorConnect Reception: Have some fun at a unique “scavenger hunt” event.
  • ENT PAC Reception: Always a favorite, gather with fellow PAC supporters for political conversation and some healthy competition (ENT PAC Leadership Club members only).
  • Coding and Practice Management Workshops: Build your coding and business practice skills in your choice of one, two, or three sessions scheduled for March 18 and 19. For more information and to register, visit www.entnet.org/content/coding-workshops.forumlogo
  • Quality education: Attend sessions that will enhance your knowledge, competence, and practice as an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon.

Registration information

There is no cost to attend the AAO-HNS/F 2016 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting for Academy Members who are otolaryngology practitioners, but registration is required. Register today and look for more on scheduling and housing at www.entnet.org/leadershipforum.
Deadline: Tuesday, March 8, 2016


Resident leadership grants

AAO-HNS residents and fellows-in-training in good standing are eligible to apply for a $350 grant to help defray the costs of attending the AAO-HNS/F 2016 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting. For more information and to apply, visit www.entnet.org/leadershipforum.


Invitation-only meetings

Invitation-only meetings occurring during the AAO-HNS/F 2016 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting include:* Second Annual Specialty Unity Summit, BOD Executive Committee, BOG Executive Committee, Comprehensive Curriculum Task Force, Development Committee, Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Task Force, Instruction Course Advisory Committee, Program Advisory Committee, Specialty Society Advisory Council, Science and Education Committee, Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training Governing Council, WIO Governing Council, and the Young Physicians Governing Council.*Subject to change

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