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.
Watch the replay of this joint webinar presented by the American Otological Society and the Korean Otological Society. The discussion moved from the neuroscience of tinnitus to collaborative care, digital therapeutics, neuromodulation, and emerging approaches to measuring and treating tinnitus.
We’re highlighting several AOS webinars that explore hearing health from different perspectives — from music, hearing loss, and the brain, to hearing loss and cognitive health, to new technologies in otologic surgery.
AOS is now @AOSEarSurgery across all platforms. New handle, new platforms, fresh start—follow us for Fellow spotlights, webinars, research highlights, and more.
This issue opens with the President’s Message, highlights from the 159th annual AOS meeting and recognition of the AOS Program Committee. The issue also introduces our new AOS website and recognizes 15 newly inducted Fellows. Additional sections include a farewell to the Otology & Neurotology Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Larry Lustig, updates from the Research Advisory Board, and information on recent and upcoming webinars, along with other society news and resources. Hope you enjoy!
We have 15 new AOS Fellows for 2026. You will have a chance to meet them in person at the 159th Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 18–Did you miss Music, Hearing Loss and the Brain? Watch the recording! Music is one of the most naturally robust stimulants for the brain! Please join us for an exciting upcoming webinar featuring the esteemed Dr Francis Collins (former Director, NIH), musician Huey Lewis, and neurotologist Dr. Charles Limb. This unique panel of participants will cover a range of topics centered around music, hearing loss and medicine.
Record number of AOS Membership Applications reviewed. At the Fall AOS Council meeting a record 15 applications for Fellowship in AOS were reviewed and approved for advancement to the full membership for final vote. Kudos to AOS Fellow Ana H. Kim MD for her spectacular work as Membership Liaison. These candidates are voted on by the membership in November 2025. Attend the Annual Spring AOS meeting and welcome our new Fellows in person.
Lawrence Lustig MD, former President of AOS, delivered the Howard P. House Memorial Lecture for Advances in Otology at the annual AAO-HNSF meeting this past September.
