Mission and History

AAO-HNS and the AAO-HNSF

The American Academy of Otolaryngology— Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. (AAO-HNS), and its foundation, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. (AAO-HNSF), are two separate and independent organizations, each incorporated in the District of Columbia.

The Foundation is a non-profit, educational organization, designated as a 501(c)(3) association by the IRS.

The Academy is designated as a 501(c)(6) non-profit association by the IRS. Our mission:

Empowering otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care.

About ENT Resources, Inc.

ENT Resources, Inc. (ENTRI), incorporated in 2000, is a for-profit subsidiary of the AAO-HNS created to provide products, services, and information that will benefit otolaryngologists and their patients. The AAO-HNS is the sole owner and shareholder of ENTRI.