The Latest News and Announcements

The Latest
News and Announcements

AOS Letter of Intent Due November 1, 2026

The American Otological Society (AOS) is proud to support innovative research that advances the understanding and treatment of disorders of the ear and related sciences.
Applications for the 2027–2028 AOS Research Grant Awards begin with a required Letter of Intent (LOI).

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Horizontal American Otological Society graphic with a thick red border, white background and navy text. At the top: “#ProtectYourHearingMonth.” On the left, a baby outdoors in a gray outfit looks toward the camera while wearing large green-and-black hearing-protection earmuffs. On the right are four bullets: “Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is Preventable”; “How Loud Are Everyday Sounds?”; “How Can Noise Hurt Us?”; and “Learn from AOS Experts.” The American Otological Society logo appears at the lower right.

Protect Your Hearing: How Loud Is Too Loud?

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. From concerts and sporting events to lawnmowers and everyday headphones, loud sounds are part of our lives and noise is a leading environmental nuisance. Exposure to sounds that are too loud, too close or last too long can permanently damage hearing.

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Become a Member of the American Otological Society

The American Otological Society (AOS) invites qualified candidates to apply for membership by September 8, 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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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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Graphic for the “Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus” webinar, with the date and time listed as “Tues., June 9 at 6pm ET / Wed., June 10 at 7am KST.” Seven circular headshots are arranged in two rows: Nancy M. Young, MD, President, AOS; Bradley W. Kesser, MD, Education Director, AOS; Gail M. Whitelaw, PhD, MHA, The Ohio State University; Gregory J. Basura, MD, PhD, UPMC/Univ. of Pittsburgh; Shi Nae Park, MD, PhD, President, KOS; Jae-Jin Song, MD, PhD, Seoul National University; and Jae-Jun Song, MD, PhD, Korea University. The American Otological Society logo appears at the lower left, and the Korean Otological Society logo appears at the lower right.

AOS Webinar! Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus

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.

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