Committees

The committee process is extremely important to the AAO-HNS/F. The actions by the Board of Directors stem for the most part from recommendations by Academy or Foundation committees. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard! I urge you to let your desire and willingness to serve on a committee be known, and if you see a need that should be addressed, channel your request through the appropriate Academy/Foundation committee. It’s your Academy. Get involved!

Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, MBA
President-Elect

Interested in Serving on a Committee?  Apply Now

How do I join a committee?

• Review current committee openings in the November Bulletin or online
• Select up to three committees in an area of interest or expertise
• Must submit committee application online by February 1 of each year

Are there any restrictions in applying for a committee?

• Must be a member in good standing with the Academy;
• Must be a voting fellow, member, resident, scientific fellow, international fellow, and international member of the Academy to be eligible to serve as a committee member or consultant; and
• Must have an email address which you use daily.

What are the committee policies?

• Committee chairs and members typically serve on a committee for two (2) consecutive two-year terms, with a third reappointment granted in special circumstances. Consultants are appointed for one (1) two-year term.
• Committee members completing their term are advised to contact the chair and/or co-chair expressing an interest in being reappointed.
• Members, who have served six consecutive years on a committee, must wait two years before reapplying to the same committee.
• AAO-HNS/F policy limits the number of committees on which one can participate concurrently to no more than two.

What type of commitment is involved?

• Must attend committee meetings and participate in conference calls; NOTE: meetings are usually held during the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
• Devote the time and effort required to accomplish the committees objectives; and
• Fulfill committee assignments on a timely basis as delegated by the committee chair

What are the benefits in serving on a committee?

• Become more involved in leadership
• Network with colleagues in your field of expertise
• Earn Honor Points for service on committees
• Influence the body of medicine

How are members selected to serve on AAO-HNS/F committees?

Applications must go through an approval process before selections are official:

• Committee Chair makes recommendations;
• President-elect makes preliminary appointments;
• President-elect’s recommendations are submitted to the Executive and Finance Committee for review; and
• Board of Directors approves appointments during its June meeting.

Applicants will be notified regarding appointments in late June.

When will I be notified regarding committee appointments?

• Applicants are notified electronically in late-June;
• Newly appointed members are given an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the committee by attending as an invited guest to the next committee meeting prior to their term; and
• Terms begin October 1 and end on September 30.

Have a question that was not answered here?

• Please contact Committees for more information.

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