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Published on November 26, 2019 by AHNS Office

AHNS Research and Education Foundation

The Research and Education Foundation is proud to support the AHNS’ research and education awards which provide opportunities for outstanding head and neck surgeons and surgeons in training.

Through the generous contributions of donors like you the Foundation is poised to build on our legacy of scientific excellence.

Please make your gift to the AHNS Foundation today and together we can continue to advance care for head and neck cancer patients.

This year, we encourage you to direct your donation to the Eduardo Méndez Diversity Fellowship or the area of greatest need.

Donations can be made online by clicking here or visiting the website:

https://www.ahnsfoundation.info/donations/

Checks can be made out to the AHNS Foundation and mailed to: 11300 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Published on November 4, 2019 by AHNS Office

Nominations Open for Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

The Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service of the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) are now accepting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.

Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chairperson 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 future generations of 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 further training and mentorship of women leaders in our specialty.

The awardee will receive an honorarium and will be honored at the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Reception on Tuesday July 21, 2020. Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:

Demonstrated leadership and consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery and its related fields.
Consistent support and promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, including demonstrable mentoring of women career advancements and promise through merit-based career advancements and promotions.
Measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery, such as career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.

Present or past member of the AHNS are preferred but not required.

#BeLikeButler

The application closes December 15, 2019 5PM EST.

Please click here to submit your nomination application.

Published on October 30, 2019 by AHNS Office

Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium

The Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium, Expanding Treatment Horizons to include all-digital posters and expert hours.

Be sure to register here by December 4 for the Multidisciplinary Head and N eck Cancers Symposium to take advantage of the early-bird rates .

This meeting takes place February 27-29, 2020, at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

2018 attendees called it “a truly interdisciplinary meeting” that provided “very relevant information on the management of head and neck cancers with updates on immunotherapy and new systemic therapies.”

The top 30 posters will be highlighted in a new Poster Theater during an evening reception in the Exhibit Hall.

The program also includes an “Expert Office Hour” during lunchtime on Thursday. Attendees can join informal round tables where two experts will be available to discuss anything from career advice to a challenging case.

The Symposium is co-sponsored by the American Head and Neck Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASTRO and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.