AHNS Call For Abstracts is Now Open Submission Deadline: Friday, November 3, 2023 – 5:00 PM EDT
You are invited to submit abstracts to the AHNS 2024 Annual Meeting held during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) on May 15-16, 2024 in Chicago, IL. To submit your abstracts, please visit the following web page:
NOTE: AHNS declares that no employees/owners of an ineligible company may present in AHNS CME accredited sessions.
Please visit the following web page for other rules, guidelines, instructions and the AHNS Policy on Owner/Employees of Ineligible Companies: www.ahns.info/meetings/abstracts/
If you have any questions, please contact the AHNS office at 310-437-0559 x 118 or by email at [email protected].
Thanks to the very generous contributions of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members and supporters, AHNS Research and Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship Award.
The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000 to gain exposure to head and neck oncologic research. The recipient is expected identify a research mentor, and together create a budget related to their proposed research. It is expected that a portion of the budget be used for travel expenses to the AHNS annual meeting. The remaining funds may be used at the discretion of the recipient and mentor.
Eligibility Criteria:
Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024
Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on January 2021 definitions, including:
individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian
Individuals who are first generation college graduate
Copy of your CV
2 Letters of Recommendation:
Letter of Recommendation from your chosen research mentor
Letter of Recommendation from Medical School Dean’s stating in good standing, and approval for 1 year gap during medical school to undertake this research fellowship.
Students must be in good standing at an accredited US medical school, or US school (see eligibility criteria)
Personal Statement: Goals of research experience, how this fellowship experience will impact the applicant’s career trajectory, why this particular research subject and/or lab is of interest for the applicant and what he/she/they plan to gain from the opportunity (skills/knowledge) Please include in the personal statement your underrepresented minority status
All types of research are welcome, including but not limited to basic science, computational, and clinical based research. The proposed project should be briefly described, however the applicant is not expected to prepare a scientific proposal. (Not to exceed 3 pages)
This will necessitate the applicant identifying a potential mentor(s). Thestudent will need to speak to the mentor to determine the feasibility of the“match.” The student will need to determine if the research project and opportunity with the mentor is sufficient to sustain a 1-year fellowship.
Research Expectations:
Awardees are expected to submit an abstract for oral presentation at the AHNS annual meeting at COSM. Recipients who are unable to prepare an abstract for COSM must notify the AHNS office.
The AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery awardee will have the opportunity to present their research during the AHNS Awards Ceremony which takes place during COSM 2025 April 9-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Any published manuscript supported by the AHNS Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery award should cite the AHNS Research & Education Foundation as a funding source.
The American Head and Neck Society and the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service are soliciting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.
Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chair in the United States. In 1906, she was appointed Chair of Ear, Nose and Throat at Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. As a respected otolaryngologist and an ambassador of the specialty, Dr. Butler provided a blueprint for generations of future female otolaryngologists. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting gender diversity in the field of Head and Neck Surgery and its related endeavors. A secondary goal is to encourage the training and mentorship of future women leaders in our specialty.
Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:
1. Has demonstrated leadership and a consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery, and its related fields.
2. Has consistently supported and promoted women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, as well as mentoring individuals through merit-based career advancements and promotions.
3. Has measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related fields, i.e. career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.
4. Present or past member of the AHNS is preferred but not required.
Submission requires a nomination letter with a second supporting letter from an AHNS member and the nominee’s CV/Resume, to be uploaded with the application.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, November 17th, at 5:00 PM EST. Only one application will be accepted per nominee.
The winner will be honored at the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Reception at the AHNS Annual Meeting during COSM on May 15-16, 2024 in Chicago and will receive $1,500 towards conference registration and travel.
Previous Award Winners
2019 – Marion Couch, MD, PhD, MBA 2020 – Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS 2021 – Lisa Orloff, MD, FACS 2022 – Amy Y. Chen, MD, MPH, FACS 2023 – Anna Pou, MD
Thank you for your submissions!
Amy Anne Lassig, MD, MS and Larissa Sweeny, MD Co-Chairs, Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award
ARS/NASBS/AHNS Sinonasal Cancer Collaborative Sinonasal Malignancy Virtual Tumor Board Session Focus: Tumors with Orbital Involvement September 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Join THYCA and The AHNS Endocrine Section AHNS Chat
AHNS is continuing its social media collaboration with ThyCa, with its next Chat on Zoom on Thurs 12/14/23 – Reddit (Topic: Ask Me Anything (AMA). If interested as a panelist, please RSVP to [email protected].
The Find A Physician feature is now available for viewing AHNS member profiles and specialties. To search and review existing profiles, click the Find-A-Physician tab on the AHNS home page.
To create your profile, or to modify your existing profile:
Log in to the AHNS website.
In the Member Panel, click #5 to create a new profile, and click #6 if you already have a profile and wish to update it.
Members are encouraged to add their social media handles in order to be tagged on AHNS Instagram and Twitter pages. Both AHNS members and non members can view profiles.
The job postings are available to AHNS Members – be sure to log in to see the listings and to post new positions you want to share with the AHNS membership. Both members and non members can post listings so be sure to forward on this great opportunity to your colleagues.
AHNS Cutaneous Section is seeking authors for the Heads Up! Blog! If you have an area of expertise and would like to share your perspective, reach out to us at [email protected]
