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New Handle. New Platforms. Fresh Start.

We are now @AOSEarSurgery on all platforms. Follow for Fellow spotlights, webinar clips, research highlights, & the latest in hearing and balance health.

🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/04/08/a...

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #HearingHealth #Otolaryngology
April 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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3/6 🎥Clip 2: Charles Limb, MD | @ucsfohns.bsky.social

“The brain is ready for more than we often ask of it.”

Full Video: 🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/02/26/a...

Speakers:
Nancy M. Young, MD
Francis Collins, MD, PhD
Huey Lewis
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD

#AOSEarSurgery #CochlearImplants
April 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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5/6 🎥 Clip 4: ““I got a cochlear implant—and it’s been miraculous.”

#HueyLewis

🎥 Full Webinar:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/02/26/a...

Speakers:
Nancy M. Young, MD
Charles Limb, MD
Francis Collins, MD, PhD | Fmr. Dir, NIH
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD

#AOSEarSurgery #CochlearImplants
April 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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4/6 🎥 Clip 3: “Music has a way of bringing people together.”

Francis Collins, MD, PhD | Fmr. Dir, NIH

🎥 Full Webinar:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/02/26/a...

Speakers:
Nancy M. Young, MD
Francis Collins, MD, PhD
Huey Lewis
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD

#AOSEarSurgery #CochlearImplants
April 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Join AOS + the Korean Otological Society June 9 at 6pm ET for “Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus,” a live public webinar on #tinnitus science, treatment and care.

Details/how to watch:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/05/19/a...

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #Otolaryngology #Audiology
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 and Korean Otological Society logos appear along the bottom.
May 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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📣 Call for Papers: AOS 160th Annual Meeting

Abstracts are accepted Sept. 1–Oct. 22, 2026, for the April 9–11, 2027 meeting in Seattle.

Awards are available. Details and submission instructions:
aos.memberclicks.net/aos-abstract...

#AOS160 #2026COSM #AOSEarSurgery #Otology
Graphic with a red border and AOS branding promoting the 160th Annual Meeting Call for Papers. A vertical photo of the Seattle skyline, including the Space Needle and Mount Rainier, appears above text stating that abstracts are accepted Sept. 1–Oct. 22, 2026, for the April 9–11, 2027 meeting at the Sheraton Grand Seattle/Convention Center. The American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom.
September 3, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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AOS is celebrating women who helped shape the Society across generations—from firsts in membership to presidential leadership and decades of staff service.

Read more: americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/09/23/w...

#AOSEarSurgery
#WomenInMedicine
#Otology
#Otolaryngology
Graphic with a red border titled “Celebrating Women in Medicine — American Otological Society.” Eight headshots are arranged in two rows: Dorothy Wolff, Ph.D., first woman Associate Member (1961); Dr. LaVonne Bergstrom, first woman Full Member (1977); and AOS presidents Drs. A. Julianna Gulya (2001), Debara L. Tucci (2016), Carol A. Bauer (2019), Sujana S. Chandrasekhar (2024), Nancy M. Young (2025), and Andrea Vambutas (expected 2032). A group photo labeled “AOS Members (2026)” and the AOS logo appear below. Graphic with a red border titled “Celebrating Women in Medicine — American Otological Society” and “Sustaining AOS Across Generations.” Portraits show Shirley Gossard, AOS Staff from 1996–2012, and Kristen Bordignon, AOS Staff from 2004–Present. Red text reads “Three Decades of Service to AOS.” The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom.
September 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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🧵1/18 Meet the 2026 AOS Fellows

Leaders in otology, neurotology, and hearing science.

Learn more about them on our website:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #HearingHealth
Graphic titled “AOS 2026 Fellows” showing a grid of 15 headshots of physicians from diverse backgrounds, all in professional attire. The American Otological Society (AOS) logo is displayed at the bottom.
April 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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1/3 ONO June 2026: Editor-in-Chief Michael E. Hoffer, MD, selected two studies to highlight. One from @vanderbilt.edu and one from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Explore Vol. 6, Issue No. 2:
www.ovid.com/jnls/onojour...

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #Neurotology
Graphic titled “ONO Editor-in-Chief’s Highlights.” It features the Otology & Neurotology Open journal cover for June 2026, Volume 6, Issue 2, and a professional headshot of Michael E. Hoffer, MD, identified as Editor-in-Chief. The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom.
September 14, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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July 1 marks the beginning of a new academic year in medicine.

AOS welcomes interns, residents, clinical fellows, medical students, and other trainees beginning the next stage of their education.

Explore AOS resources: americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/07/01/w...

#AOSEarSurgery #MedicalEducation
Graphic with AOS branding reading “July 1. Welcome to the New Academic Year!” Supporting text says, “Congratulations and welcome to all trainees beginning the next stage of their medical education.” The American Otological Society logo appears in the lower right.
July 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Grateful for the leadership of the AOS Council over the past year—helping advance patient care, education, and the field of otology.

As their term comes to a close on June 30, we thank them for their service and impact.

americanotologicalsociety.org/aos-leadersh...

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology
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April 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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5/18 Dylan K. Chan, MD, PhD is an Assoc. Professor at @ucsfohns.bsky.social and Director of the Children’s Communication Center.

🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet the 2026 AOS Fellows in person at the 159th Annual Meeting in Phoenix at COSM.

#AOSEarSurgery #AOS159 #COSM2026
Graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Dylan K. Chan, MD, PhD” above a professional headshot of a man with short dark hair and glasses, smiling and wearing a white coat and tie. UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Dylan K. Chan, MD, PhD” with a red panel listing: Professor in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at University of California, San Francisco; Director of the UCSF Children’s Communication Center; Medical Director of Cochlear Implant Program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital–Oakland; Complex Pediatric ENT Fellowship: Seattle Children’s Hospital; Residency: Stanford University. UCSF Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and American Otological Society logos at bottom.
April 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Membership in the American Otological Society is a distinct honor in otology.

The 2026 application deadline is Sept. 1. Qualified otologists can review membership qualifications and the application process on our website.

americanotologicalsociety.org/membership/

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology
Horizontal graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “AOS Membership: A Distinct Honor in Otology.” A large group photograph shows American Otological Society members gathered at an AOS meeting. Text notes that membership is for qualified otologists and gives the application deadline of September 1, 2026, with a prompt to review membership qualifications on the AOS website. The American Otological Society logo appears at lower right.
August 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Updated membership application deadline: Sept. 8, 2026.

Membership in the American Otological Society is a distinct honor in otology.

Qualified otologists can review membership qualifications and how to apply on our website.

americanotologicalsociety.org/membership/

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology
Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “AOS Membership: A Distinct Honor in Otology.” A large group photograph shows American Otological Society members, with text noting membership is for qualified otologists. The original September 1, 2026 application deadline is crossed out and marked “Extended,” with the new deadline of September 8, 2026. The American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom.
August 29, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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In just a few hours, join us for “Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus,” live at 6pm ET.

Ask questions/comment on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq66...

Live human captions:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/05/19/a...

Replay on both links.

#AOSEarSurgery #Tinnitus
Reminder graphic for “Silencing the Noise: New Insights Into Tinnitus,” with the webinar 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. Two diagonal “Reminder” banners appear near the top left and top right. The American Otological Society logo appears at lower left, and the Korean Otological Society logo appears at lower right.
June 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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What does #hearingloss actually sound like? #HueyLewis shares what changed—and what didn’t—after getting a #CochlearImplant.

👂It's been miraculous
👂Conversation is possible
👂Music is still a challenge

Watch the full webinar:
americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/02/26/a...

#AOSEarSurgery
Quote reads: “I got a cochlear implant—and it’s been miraculous.” Image shows Huey Lewis pointing to his ear. Supporting text reads: “After struggling with hearing loss, a cochlear implant changed how Huey Lewis connects with people.” American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom. Quote reads: “I don’t have to read lips anymore—I can hear people now.” Image shows Huey Lewis looking at the camera. Supporting text reads: “Everyday conversation became possible again after Huey Lewis got his cochlear implant.” American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom. Quote reads: “Music is still a very big challenge for me.” Image shows Huey Lewis smiling. Supporting text reads: “Speech has improved—but music remains complex and difficult.” American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom. Quote reads: “Sometimes a single note sounds out of tune with itself.” Image shows Huey Lewis gesturing with both hands. Supporting text reads: “Music can sound distorted in ways that are hard to describe.” American Otological Society logo appears at the bottom.
April 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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May is #BetterHearingMonth.

AOS is committed to advancing ear and hearing care through research, education, clinical leadership, and public awareness.

Explore our webinars on #hearingloss and #hearinghealth: americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/05/13/b...

#AOSEarSurgery
Graphic with AOS branding for Better Hearing Month. On the left is a red “Spotlight on Hearing Health” graphic with abstract sound-wave patterns and a large line drawing of an ear. On the right, text reads “May is Better Hearing Month” and “We’re highlighting several AOS webinars that explore hearing health from different perspectives.” The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom right. Graphic titled “Music, Hearing Loss and the Brain” for a March 18, 2026 webinar, “A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins and Huey Lewis.” Five circular headshots are shown with captions: Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Fmr. Director, National Institutes of Health; Huey Lewis, Singer–Songwriter, Huey Lewis and the News; Charles Limb, MD, Sooy Professor / Chief of Otology, UC San Francisco; Nancy M. Young, MD, President, AOS; and Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, Past President, AOS. The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom. Graphic titled “Sound Mind” for an October 22, 2025 webinar on hearing loss and cognitive health. Six circular headshots are shown with captions: Justin S. Golub, MD, MS, Columbia University; Richard K. Gurgel, MD, MSCI, University of Utah; Carrie L. Neiman, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University; Nancy M. Young, MD, President, AOS; Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, Past President, AOS; and Bradley W. Kesser, MD, Education Director, AOS. The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom. Graphic titled “Technology” for a September 13, 2024 webinar, “New Technologies Advancing Otologic Surgery.” Five circular headshots are shown with captions: Marlan R. Hansen, MD, University of Iowa; Deepa J. Galaiya, MD, Johns Hopkins University; Rick F. Nelson, MD, PhD, Indiana University; Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, President, AOS; and Nancy M. Young, MD, Education Director, AOS. The American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears along the bottom.
May 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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16/18 Bryan K. Ward, MD — Associate Professor, Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, @jhu.edu.

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026

#AOSEarSurgery #2026COSM
Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Bryan K. Ward, MD.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Ward, an adult man smiling and wearing a white coat and tie against a blue background. Johns Hopkins Medicine and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Bryan K. Ward, MD.” A red text box lists: Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University; Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Eustachian Tube Health Center; Residency at Johns Hopkins; Neurotology fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Johns Hopkins Medicine and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 23, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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10/18 Alicia M. Quesnel, MD — Neurotologist, Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary and Mass General Brigham; Assistant Professor, @harvardmed.bsky.social.

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026

#AOSEarSurgery
Graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Alicia M. Quesnel, MD.” A professional headshot of Dr. Quesnel centered on a light background, smiling and wearing professional attire. Mass General Brigham Mass Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, and American Otological Society logos appear along the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Alicia M. Quesnel, MD” with a red panel listing: Neurotologist at Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary and Mass General Brigham; Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School; Co-Director of the Mass Eye & Ear Otopathology Laboratory; Neurotology Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary; Residency at Harvard. Mass General Brigham Mass Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom.
April 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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4/18 Matthew L. Carlson, MD, MBA is a Professor of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at @mayoclinic.org and a Consultant in the Division of Neurotology.

🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet the 2026 Fellows in #Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026.

#AOSEarSurgery
Graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Matthew L. Carlson, MD, MBA” above a professional headshot of a man with short brown hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a suit jacket and white shirt. Mayo Clinic and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Matthew L. Carlson, MD, MBA” with a red panel listing: Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic; Chair of Division of Otology & Neurotology at Mayo Clinic; Medical Director, Cochlear Implant Program at Mayo Clinic; Program director for Neurotology fellowship at Mayo Clinic; Neurotology Fellowship: Vanderbilt University; Residency: Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic and American Otological Society logos at bottom.
April 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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8/18 Gavriel D. Kohlberg, MD — Associate Professor & Chief of Otology & Neurotology, @uwotohns.bsky.social.

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows:
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026.

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #HearingHealth #ENT
Graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Gavriel D. Kohlberg, MD.” A professional headshot of Dr. Kohlberg centered on a light background, smiling and wearing a suit jacket and tie. UW Medicine Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and American Otological Society logos appear along the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Gavriel D. Kohlberg, MD” with a red panel listing: Associate Professor and Chief of Otology & Neurotology in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Washington; Research Affiliate at the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center; Neurotology Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati; Residency at New York Presbyterian Columbia and Cornell. UW Medicine Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom.
April 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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9/18 Kevin A. Peng, MD is a Partner, House Ear Clinic and Research Committee Chair, House Institute Foundation.

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows

🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026

#AOSEarSurgery #Otology #HearingHealth #ENT
Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Kevin A. Peng, MD.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Peng, an adult male wearing a suit and tie, smiling against a neutral background. The House Ear Clinic logo appears at the bottom left, and the American Otological Society (AOS) logo appears at the bottom right. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Kevin A. Peng, MD.” A red text box lists: Partner at House Ear Clinic; Medical Director of the House Children’s Hearing Center; Chair of Research Committee at House Institute Foundation; Neurotology Fellowship at House Ear Clinic; Residency at University of California, Los Angeles. The House Ear Clinic logo is at the bottom left and the AOS logo at the bottom right.
April 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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14/18 Aaron D. Tward, MD, PhD — Associate Professor, @ucsfohns.bsky.social and Assoc. VP, Gene Therapy at @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social.

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026

#AOSEarSurgery
Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Aaron D. Tward, MD, PhD.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Tward, an adult male smiling and wearing a collared shirt against a neutral background. UCSF Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Aaron D. Tward, MD, PhD.” A red text box lists: Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco; Associate Vice President of Gene Therapy at Eli Lilly and Company; Scientific co-founder of Affinia Therapeutics; Residency at Harvard; Neurotology fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear. UCSF Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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12/18 Celine Richard, MD, PhD, PD, MBA — Asst Prof, Otolaryngology, @uthsc.bsky.social & @stjuderesearch.bsky.social

Learn more about our 2026 AOS Fellows
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026

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Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Celine Richard, MD, PhD, PD, MBA.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Richard, an adult woman smiling and wearing a white coat against a neutral background. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Celine Richard, MD, PhD, PD, MBA.” A red text box lists: Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; Former Chief of Pediatric ENT and Co-medical Director of the Geneva-Lausanne Cochlear Implant Center; Neurotology Fellowship at St. Etienne University Hospital, France; Complex Pediatric ENT Fellowships at Ohio State University and UTHSC. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 20, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Temporal Bone Squamous Cell Carcinoma webinar
Wed., Aug. 19, 8–9:30 p.m. ET

Sharing on behalf of the American Neurotology Society, American Head and Neck Society, and North American Skull Base Society.

Register:
miami.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#AOSEarSurgery #ANS #Neurotology
Horizontal graphic promoting a webinar titled “Temporal Bone Squamous Cell Carcinoma,” described as a multidisciplinary panel on diagnosis, surgery, reconstruction, oncologic therapy, and rehabilitation. The left side features moderator Nathan Lindquist, MD, with Christine Dinh, MD, ANS Education Director, and David Haynes, MD, ANS President, below. The right side features panelists Nancy Pham, MD; Paul Gidley, MD; Mark Wax, MD; Yao Yu, MD; Neal Akhave, MD; and Nicholas Deep, MD. Logos for the American Neurotology Society, American Head and Neck Society, and North American Skull Base Society appear at the top right, with the date, time, and registration link along the bottom.
August 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM