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.
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.
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.
May Is Better Hearing Month: AOS Webinars on Hearing Health
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.
New Handle. New Platforms. Fresh Start. @AOSEarSurgery
AOS is now @AOSEarSurgery across all platforms. New handle, new platforms, fresh start—follow us for Fellow spotlights, webinars, research highlights, and more.
Hot off the Press! Enjoy the AOS Spring newsletter
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!
Please Welcome Our New 2026 AOS Fellows
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.
AOS Receives Record Number of Membership Applications
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.
Former AOS President Leads in Gene Therapy Trials
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.