Related Organizations
The ABOHNS is the certifying body in the United States for the specialty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. The Board is one of a core group of professional organizations working in a larger community toward the shared objective of elevating practice within the specialty and its subspecialties. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and the Board’s sponsoring specialty societies each have specific areas of focus and strategic roles in supporting and advancing the field.
The ACGME
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is responsible for the accreditation and oversight of residency training programs. It is an independent, not-for-profit, physician-led organization that sets and monitors the professional training standards essential in preparing physicians to deliver safe, high-quality medical care. The Executive Director of the ABOHNS serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Review Committee. ABOHNS also nominates individuals for consideration to be appointed to the ACGME Review Committee for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
American Board of Medical Specialties
The ABOHNS is a founding member of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization comprising 24 Member Boards that collectively certify physicians in the United States in specialties and subspecialties. Established in 1933, ABMS assists its Member Boards in developing and implementing professional standards to evaluate and certify physician specialists.
The AAO-HNS
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), or “The Academy,” is the world's largest membership organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Sometimes confused with the ABOHNS, the AAO-HNS is a completely separate organization from ABOHNS and has a distinct mission and membership. The AAO-HNS helps its members achieve excellence and provide the best care through education, research, and advocacy.
The Academy provides a great deal of educational material and information for residents and practitioners, including publication of the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The AAO-HNS creates a large volume of CME-activities covering all aspects of the practice of the specialty and subspecialties. Additionally, its annual meeting offers a wide range of educational opportunities and serves as a yearly gathering for specialists within the community.
Sponsoring Societies
In addition to The Academy, which is the largest of the sponsoring societies for the ABOHNS, there are 15 other societies representing the diverse subspecialties and interests of Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeons. Each of these organizations is recognized as an important resource for the Board and provides a unique perspective on the specialty.
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
www.aafprs.org
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
www.aaoallergy.org
American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA)
www.abea.net
American Head and Neck Society (AHNS)
www.ahns.info
American Laryngological Association (ALA)
www.alahns.org
American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society (The Triological Society)
www.triological.org
American Neurotology Society (ANS)
www.americanneurotologysociety.com
American Otological Society (AOS)
www.americanotologicalsociety.org
American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
www.american-rhinologic.org
American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology (ASGO)
www.geriatricotolaryngology.org
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO)
www.aspo.us
Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AADO)
www.suo-aado.org
The Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization (OPDO)
www.suo-aado.org
Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of the American Medical Association (AMA)
www.ama-assn.org
Society of University Otolaryngologists – Head and Neck Surgeons (SUO)
www.suo-aado.org