ENT, head & neck: Networks, associations & other resources

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world’s largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons diagnose and treat medical disorders that are among the most common affecting patients of all ages in the United States and around the world. The Academy has approximately 13,000 members.

The Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS) was established in 1998 to promote quality care for all head and neck cancer patients.

Drawing on the expertise of specialists from disciplines including surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology nursing and allied health, the ANZHNCS continues to work towards minimising the impact of head and neck cancers.

The Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ASOHNS) is the representative organisation for Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgeons in Australia, and dates from 1950. ASOHNS members are Specialist Surgeons who investigate and treat conditions of the ear, nose, throat and neck.

ENT UK is the professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery and head, neck and thyroid surgery in the UK. They support members at every stage of their careers – a total of more than 2,300 ENT healthcare professionals and medical practitioners.

The Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
RACS supports the ongoing development, maintenance of expertise and lifelong learning that accompanies the surgical practice of more than 8,300 surgeons and 1,300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.