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I'm back at COSM this year, moderating the keynote dinner panel with Steve Forbes, George Gilder and David Bahnsen: “Takeoff, Glide Path, or Stall? Where Is the U.S. Economy Headed”

Nov. 18 in Scottsdale. Very excited to be asked out again. #COSM2026
September 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Parkview president John Tamny returns to COSM to moderate the keynote dinner panel with Steve Forbes, George Gilder and David Bahnsen: “Takeoff, Glide Path, or Stall? Where Is the U.S. Economy Headed”

Nov. 18, Scottsdale. #COSM2026
September 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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💫#COSM2026 starts today with ABEA, AAFPRS , and ALA! UCSF is representing at all three societies. We cannot wait to hear the latest in research and exchange ideas with our colleagues in the service of better patient care!✨
April 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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3/18 Seilesh C. Babu, MD is President / Sr. Partner at Michigan Ear Institute & Program Director at the Henry Ford–Warren Hospital Otolaryngology Residency Program.

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

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

#AOS159 #COSM2026
Graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Seilesh C. Babu, MD” with a headshot of Dr. Babu. Michigan Ear Institute and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom. Graphic titled “Background: Seilesh C. Babu, MD” with bullet points stating that he is President and Senior Partner at Michigan Ear Institute; Program Director for the Henry Ford–Warren Hospital Otolaryngology Residency Program; Past President and current Board Member of the Michigan Otolaryngology Society; completed a neurotology fellowship at Michigan Ear Institute; and completed residency at Henry Ford Health System. Michigan Ear Institute and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom.
April 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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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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Outstanding invited presentations at #AOS159

Patrick C.M. Wong (Chinese university of Hong Kong)
Catherine Birman @sydney.edu.au
Debara Tucci (NIH)
Konstantina Stankovic @stanfordohns.bsky.social
Ronna Hertzano @umaryland.edu Medicine
Charles Limb @ucsfohns.bsky.social

#COSM2026
Graphic with three side-by-side candid photos from the AOS 159th Annual Meeting. Left image shows Konstantina M. Stankovic, MD, PhD; Catherine Birman, OAM, MBBS, PhD, FRACS; and Patrick C.M. Wong, PhD standing together. Center image shows Ronna Hertzano, MD, PhD and Debara L. Tucci, MD, MS, MBA speaking with attendees. Right image shows AOS President Nancy Young, MD with Charles Limb, MD seated during a session. Text reads “Thank you for the Outstanding Invited Presentations at our 159th Annual Meeting.” COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society logos appear along the bottom.
April 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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2/18 Samantha Anne, MD, MS is a Professor of Otolaryngology and Medical Director, Pediatric Ear & Hearing Disorders at @clevelandclinic.bsky.social.

🔗https://americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/new_fellows/

📍 Meet her and the other 2026 Fellows in #Phoenix at #AOS159 during #COSM2026.
Headshot of Samantha Anne, MD, MS with text reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow.” Cleveland Clinic and American Otological Society logos appear at the bottom. Graphic titled “Background: Samantha Anne, MD, MS” with bullet points: Professor of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Institute; Medical Director of Pediatric Ear & Hearing Disorders at Cleveland Clinic; completed fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and residency at Case Western Reserve University and SUNY Syracuse. Cleveland Clinic and AOS logos displayed.
April 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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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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7/18 Todd A. Hillman, MD is a Partner at Pittsburgh Ear Associates and Program Director at Allegheny Health Network Otolaryngology Residency.

Our 2026 Fellows:
🔗 americanotologicalsociety.org/2026/03/01/n...

📍 Meet them in person at the 159th Annual Meeting in Phoenix at COSM.

#AOS159 #COSM2026
Portrait graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Todd A. Hillman, MD.” A professional headshot of Dr. Hillman centered on a light background, wearing a collared shirt and looking directly at the camera. Logos for Pittsburgh Ear Associates and the American Otological Society appear along the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Todd A. Hillman, MD” with a red text box listing his roles and training: Partner at Pittsburgh Ear Associates; Fellowship Director at Pittsburgh Ear Associates; Program Director of the Allegheny Health Network Otolaryngology Residency; Co-Director of the Allegheny General Hospital Balance Center; Neurotology Fellowship at Pittsburgh Ear Associates; Residency at the University of Utah. Logos for Pittsburgh Ear Associates and the American Otological Society appear at the bottom.
April 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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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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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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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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6/18 Christine T. Dinh, MD is a Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology & Neurological Surgery at @universityofmiami.bsky.social Miller School of Medicine.

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

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

#AOS159 #COSM2026
Portrait graphic reading “Welcome New AOS Fellow! Christine T. Dinh, MD.” A professional headshot of Dr. Dinh centered on a light background, wearing a white coat and smiling. Logos for UHealth University of Miami Health System, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the American Otological Society appear along the bottom. Graphic titled “Background Christine T. Dinh, MD” with a red text box listing her roles and training: Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Director of the Vestibular Schwannoma Research Laboratory; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami; Neurotology Fellowship and Residency completed at the University of Miami. Logos for UHealth, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the American Otological Society appear at the bottom.
April 15, 2026 at 2:19 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

#AOSEarSurgery
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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💫#COSM2026 continues with a huge day for Dr. Dylan Chan and Dr. Aaron Tward with their induction as new fellows in the @aosearsurgery ! The UCSF @triologicalsociety presence continues this morning, along with strong attendance at the multiple society meetings today. ✨
April 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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💫#COSM2026 day 2 is off to an early start with Dr. Caroline M. Schlocker’s induction as a new @triologicalsociety fellow. Also at Trio, Dr. Steve Pletcher moderates a Sleep Medicine panel. Congratulations to Dr. Schlocker and here’s to another great day at COSM!✨
April 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Introducing the 2026 AOS Fellows!

We’re proud to welcome this year’s newly inducted Fellows to the American Otological Society.

#AOSEarSurgery #AOS159 #COSM2026 #2026COSM
Graphic with red border and AOS branding featuring a group photo of the 2026 AOS Fellows standing on a stage at a conference, several holding certificates. A red text panel reads “Our 2026 AOS New Fellow Inductees” with “#AOS159.” COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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1/2 Recipients of Presidential Citations at #AOS159:

Karen I. Berliner, PhD | House Institute Foundation

Kevin D. Brown, MD, PhD | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Teresa H. Caraway, PhD | Oberkotter Foundation

#COSM2026 #2026COSM
Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “AOS Presidential Citations.” The names of the recipients are listed: Karen I. Berliner, PhD; Kevin D. Brown, MD, PhD; Teresa H. Caraway, PhD; René H. Gifford, PhD; Ronna Hertzano, MD, PhD; Karen Iler Kirk, PhD; and Debara L. Tucci, MD, MS, MBA. “#AOS159” appears below. COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “AOS Presidential Citation — Karen I. Berliner, PhD.” A photo shows Karen I. Berliner, PhD standing with Nancy M. Young, MD on stage at the AOS meeting, both smiling and wearing conference badges. “#AOS159” appears below. COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “AOS Presidential Citation — Kevin D. Brown, MD, PhD.” A photo shows Kevin D. Brown, MD, PhD standing with Nancy M. Young, MD on stage at the AOS meeting, both smiling and wearing conference badges. “#AOS159” appears below. COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding reading “AOS Presidential Citation — Teresa H. Caraway, PhD.” A photo shows Teresa H. Caraway, PhD standing with Nancy M. Young, MD on stage at the AOS meeting, both smiling and wearing conference badges. “#AOS159” appears below. COSM 2026 Phoenix and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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18/18 The 2026 AOS Council welcomes you to the 159th Annual Meeting.

Join us at 1:00 PM today and 7:00 AM tomorrow (Saturday) in Room 101ABC for the sessions, and at the banquet on Saturday evening.

#AOS159 #COSM2026 #2026COSM
Group photo of eight members of the 2026 American Otological Society Council standing together in front of a curtain backdrop. Text on the graphic reads, “The 2026 AOS Council Welcomes You to the 159th Annual Meeting,” with the hashtag #AOS159 and logos for COSM 2026 Phoenix and the American Otological Society.
April 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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17/18 Meet someone new.

📸 Take a photo with a colleague at the COSM letters and share it using #AOS159.

🎯Bonus points if it's with one of our 2026 AOS Fellows.

#AOS159 #COSM2026 #2026COSM
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April 23, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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15/18 Esther X. Vivas, MD — Professor & Division Chief of Otology & Neurotology, @emorydeptofmed.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! Esther X. Vivas, MD.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Vivas, an adult woman smiling and wearing glasses and a white coat in a clinical setting. Emory University School of Medicine and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Esther X. Vivas, MD.” A red text box lists: Professor and Division Chief of Otology & Neurotology in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Emory University; Director of the Surgical Dissection Laboratory and Temporal Bone Course at Emory University; Residency at Albert Einstein; Neurotology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Emory University School of Medicine and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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13/18 Piotr H. Skarzynski, MD, PhD — Professor & Deputy Head, Teleaudiology & Screening, World Hearing Center (Warsaw, Poland)

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! Piotr H. Skarzynski, MD, PhD.” Centered is a professional headshot of Dr. Skarzynski, an adult male wearing a suit and tie, facing forward with a neutral expression against a softly blurred background. The Medical University of Warsaw, The Warsaw Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom. Graphic with red border and AOS branding titled “Background Piotr H. Skarzynski, MD, PhD.” A red text box lists: Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Teleaudiology and Screening at the World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology & Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland; Didactic Assistant at the Medical University of Warsaw; Director of Science and Development at the Institute of Sensory Organs. The Medical University of Warsaw, The Warsaw Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and American Otological Society (AOS) logos appear along the bottom.
April 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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AOS Spring Meeting Highlights at #COSM2026.

Join us in Phoenix for two days of presentations, lectures, and panels, including:

🔷Guest of Honor Lecture: Patrick C.M. Wong, PhD

🔷Saumil N. Merchant Memorial Lecture: Catherine Birman, MBBS, PhD, FRACS

Register: www.cosm.md

#AOS159 #Otology
Graphic titled “AOS Spring Meeting Highlights” for COSM in Phoenix. Friday, April 23: Presidential Citations; Guest of Honor Lecture; Expert Presentations; MRI and Cholesteatoma Panel. Saturday, April 24: Clinician Scientist Award; Saumil N. Merchant Memorial Lecture; Expert Presentations; Multidisciplinary Cochlear Implant Care Panel. Includes hashtag AOS159 and the American Otological Society logo.
April 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM