Advancing Otology

Join leading clinicians, scientists, and educators for the AOS Annual Meeting—where collaboration sparks innovation in hearing and balance health.

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Investing in Discovery

The AOS supports groundbreaking research through competitive grant funding, empowering clinician-scientists to push the boundaries of otology and neurotology.

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A Community of Leaders

AOS members represent the field’s most accomplished surgeons, clinicians, and researchers—working together to shape the future of hearing and balance health.

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Transforming the Future of Hearing Health

Launching in 2026, the AOS Signature Initiative unites experts to address the most pressing challenges in hearing and balance disorders.

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What’s New in Otology

Stay connected to the latest breakthroughs, clinical insights, and updates from the AOS community and beyond.

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Sharing Knowledge that Shapes the Field

Otology & Neurotology features the latest peer-reviewed research, clinical advances, and expert insights from leaders in hearing and balance science.

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Advancing Otology

Join leading clinicians, scientists, and educators for the AOS Annual Meeting—where collaboration sparks innovation in hearing and balance health.

LEARN MORE

Investing in Discovery

The AOS supports groundbreaking research through competitive grant funding, empowering clinician-scientists to push the boundaries of otology and neurotology.

LEARN MORE

A Community of Leaders

AOS members represent the field’s most accomplished surgeons, clinicians, and researchers—working together to shape the future of hearing and balance health.

LEARN MORE

Transforming the Future of Hearing Health

Launching in 2026, the AOS Signature Initiative unites experts to address the most pressing challenges in hearing and balance disorders.

LEARN MORE

What’s New in Otology

Stay connected to the latest breakthroughs, clinical insights, and updates from the AOS community and beyond.

LEARN MORE

Sharing Knowledge that Shapes the Field

Otology & Neurotology features the latest peer-reviewed research, clinical advances, and expert insights from leaders in hearing and balance science.

LEARN MORE

MEMBER LOGIN

The American Otological Society (AOS) invites qualified candidates to apply for membership by September 1, 2026, for consideration and induction at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Applications require supporting documentation, including a CV, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation from current AOS Fellows.

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About the American Otological Society

The American Otological Society (“AOS”) is the second oldest single-specialty medical society in America. Founded in 1868, AOS has played a pivotal role in advancing the science and practice of otology for over 150 years. Its members are leaders in research, education, and surgical innovation focused on diseases of the ear and related structures.

Vision:

The American Otological Society, a global association of preeminent physicians, surgeons, scientists and advocates for the advancement of otology, is dedicated to enabling optimal health, communication, and life experiences for all individuals impacted by hearing loss, balance disorders, and other diseases of the ear and lateral skull base.

Mission:

The American Otological Society is a world-leading association in ear-related health care. We collaborate across institutional and international boundaries to advance otology, identify and support promising research, cultivate and disseminate excellence in effective and compassionate clinical practices, and elevate all those dedicated to the field of otology through education on cutting-edge discoveries and innovations.

What We Do

For more than a century, the American Otological Society has united leading surgeons, scientists, and educators to advance the science and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.

Research

Providing funding and guidance to explore new directions in the field of otology

Education

Guiding research, evidence-based treatments, quality standards, and leadership in otology and neurotology

Leadership

AOS members represent the most senior surgeons and clinicians in the industry, guiding the way for important advances in otology

American Otological Society Membership

The American Otological Society (“AOS”) is the second oldest single-specialty medical society in America.

Established in 1868, AOS is the senior and most esteemed organization dedicated to the advancement of treatments and prevention of ear-related disorders that may affect hearing, balance, neurological function and communication. Members of the society are accomplished leaders in the field, assuring high standards for how AOS fulfills its mission. Members are clinicians (otologists, neurotologists, otolaryngologists, audiologists or other clinicians with subspecialty interest in otology) and scientists, all with common goals to advance the care of disorders related to the ear.

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The Latest

July 25, 2026

Karen Jo Enright, MD, PhD, Receives the 2026 AOS Award of Merit

AOS presented its Award of Merit to Karen Jo Enright, MD, PhD, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to otology and neurotology.

July 22, 2026

Become a Member of the American Otological Society

The American Otological Society (AOS) invites qualified candidates to apply for membership by September 1, 2026, for consideration and induction at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Applications require supporting documentation, including a CV, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation from current AOS Fellows.

July 1, 2026

Welcome to the New Academic Year!

July 1 marks the beginning of a new academic year in medicine. The American Otological Society welcomes the interns, residents, clinical fellows, medical students, and other trainees beginning the next stage of their education and careers.

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