American Head & Neck Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.

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AHNS Fellowship Match FY2026-27 Now Open!

Applications are now being accepted for the AHNS FY2026-27 Fellowship Match. The AHNS currently accredits over 60 fellowship positions from 54 surgical programs in the U.S. and Canada. The application timeline is as follows:
For Fellowships beginning: July 2026
Application Period: Monday, December 16, 2024 – Monday, March 3, 2025
Interview Period: Monday, March 3, 2025– Monday, June 23, 2025
Ranking list opens for Programs and Applicants: Monday, June 23, 2025
Ranking list closes: Monday, July 7, 2025
Match results announced: Friday, July 11, 2025

Applicants who completed their medical education outside the US or Canada are eligible to participate in the match as International Track applicants; more information can be found on the AHNS website.

Applicants: For submitting recommendation letters – letters can be uploaded to your application directly, or can be sent to the AHNS office by the authors using the LOR submission form. Please share the link below with the authors of your letters.
Letter of Recommendation Submission Form www.ahns.info/atc-letter-of-recommendation-submission/

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Important Message About Focused Practice Designation for Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Exam – Registration Now Open!

The American Board of Surgery has provided updated information about registering for the examination to obtain a Focused Practice Designation in Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. Registration for the April 2025 examination is now open and due by December 13, 2025. Please follow this link for instructions on how to register:
https://aaes.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/ABS%20Applications%20Now%20Available%20-%20ACTPS%20FPD%20Exam.pdf

If you meet the requirements for this designation as defined above, you may access the application through the Apply & Register page in your ABS portal:

  1. Log in to the ABS surgeon portal.
  2. Using the left-side menu, navigate to the Apply & Register page.
  3. On the title Labeled 2025 FPD – Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery (ACTPS) Exam, click the link to Complete your Exam Application.

Applications must be submitted by December 13, 2024. Following the approval of your application, you will be able to complete registration, submit payment for the examination, and schedule a testing center location.
All messaging the AAES has received from the ABS about the FPD may be viewed at https://endocrinesurgery.org/learn-more-about-fpd

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AHNS YMCP Episode 09 – Geoffrey Young, MD, PhD, Simon Best, MD

The AHNS Podcast has just released its ninth episode. We’re excited to share insights on the use of systemic Bevacizumab to treat Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP). Dr. Geoffrey Young and Dr. Simon Best explore RRP’s connection to HPV, its potential for malignant transformation, and the latest targeted therapeutic advancements. Tune in for a comprehensive look at this innovative treatment landscape!  

Dr. Geoffrey Young
Dr. Simon Best

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AHNS YMCP Episode 08 – Kelly Malloy, MD, Brian Cervanka, MD and Alessa Colaianni, MD, MPhil

Tune in to the eighth episode of the AHNS Podcast for a captivating conversation where panelists discuss different stages in their career, personal challenges in their head & neck career and clinical decision making challenges. Featuring Kelly Malloy, MD in practice 16 years , Brian Cervenka, MD in practice 4 years and Alessa Colaianni, MD, MPhil a young surgeon starting. 

Kelly Malloy, MD
Brian Cervanka, MD
Alessa Colaianni, MD, MPhil

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ABOHNS Practice Analysis (Job Task Analysis)

All ABOHNS diplomates received an email explaining the importance of this survey and the AHNS encourages participation in this essential activity for the board and our specialty. Additional information along with a unique, personalized link to access the survey was also included.

If you have not received the email from “ABOHNS Practice Analysis,” you should check your Junk Email folder. If the email is not there, you can send a request to [email protected] for the email and your personalized link to be resent. Questions about the survey can also be sent to this email address. The survey will remain open until November 12.

Thank you!