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Key Highlights from the Board of Governors (BOG) Spring 2026 Meeting
The AAO-HNS/F Board of Governors (BOG) held its Spring Virtual Meeting on May 2, 2026, bringing together approximately 80 members from across the country. The …
Beyond the Exam Room: AI Across the ENT Patient Journey
- Srinivas R. Kaza, MD
Consider a 50-year-old man who has been snoring for years and is increasingly congested. His primary care physician, part of a large regional health system, re…
AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting Guest Lectureships
John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical EthicsSaturday, October 178:00 – 9:00 am (PT) (presented during the Opening Ceremony)Trust at the Crossroads: Medical Ethics…
Where Is the Puck Going (Think Four Dimensions)?
- Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA
I love hockey. As a child, I vividly recall listening to the Washington Capitals late-evening games on a radio tucked under my covers so I would not get in…
The Best Part of the Annual Meeting
- Cecelia Damask, DO
There are conferences you attend, and then there's the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. Some meetings are simply about checking off the CME box, but thi…
One Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
- Gene Brown, MD, RPh
As an elected representative of the Academy's membership, my responsibility extends beyond any single practice, region, or subspecialty. I start most of the Ex…
LA: Where the World Comes to Dream and Where Otolaryngology Comes Together for #OTOMTG26
Get ready to experience the energy of Los Angeles this October. The "City of Angels" isn't just hosting the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, it's r…
Childcare at the Annual Meeting: A Win for Both Kids and Parents
The WIO Endowment is pleased to offer ten (10) $500 childcare grants to support SRF members who are attending the 2026 Annual Meeting. Complete the interest fo…
