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What to Know Today

Written by AAO-HNS Staff | Apr 24, 2025 7:50:32 PM

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Today's Information

What’s on the Schedule Today

There is a great program ahead over the next two days with plenty opportunity to network and connect with your colleagues and exhibitors. Access the program online to plan your day!

Today's Breakfast Menu

Main Selections

  • Season's best sliced fruit
  • Soft scrambled eggs with cream cheese and snipped chives
  • Steel cut oats with brown sugar, dried nuts, and agave syrup
  • Crisp smoked bacon and chicken maple sausage
  • Roasted red baby potatoes with leeks and peppers

Accompaniments & Beverages

  • Fresh baked Danish, croissant with assorted fruit preserves
  • Honey and sweet butter
  • Fresh orange and cranberry juice
  • Freshly brewed La Colombe regular + decaf coffee
  • Assorted Teavana teas

Today's Lunch Menu

Thank you to our luncheon sponsors: Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Signia and Starkey

Salads

  • Baby kale salad, tossed sesame dressing
  • Buckwheat soba noodle salad, mixed peppers, onions, ginger soy dressing
  • Napa cabbage, mandarin, water chestnuts, scallions, sesame ginger dressing

Main Courses

  • Shoyu glazed salmon
  • Panang curry chicken
  • Fried rice with carrot and scallion
  • Stir fried vegetables

Desserts & Refreshments

  • Fruit salad
  • Cookies + brownies
  • Assorted Pepsi Products
  • Freshly brewed La Colombe regular + decaf coffee
  • Assorted Teavana teas

For any questions regarding dietary concerns, see Meghan Callahan onsite. 

Logistics

Wi-Fi Connection

Network: AAOHNS/F
Password: OTOForum

Registration & Badge Pickup

Pickup Your Badge Onsite

Registration Hours:
Thursday, April 24 4:00 – 7:00 pm The Westin, Lobby
Friday, April 25 6:30 am – 5:00 pm The Westin, Inventors Foyer
Saturday, April 26 7:30 am – 4:30 pm  The Westin, Inventors Foyer

As a reminder, badges need to be worn in The Westin. Please remember to remove your badge outside of AAO-HNS/F functions and in public places.

Events & Activities

Friday Networking Reception | April 25, 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us at The Westin Alexandria Old Town to connect with leaders and engage in meaningful conversations. Two drink tickets will be included with your badge.

#OTOMTG25 Indianapolis Raffle | The City Where IT Happens

Enter for a chance to win an exclusive Indianapolis gift box curated specially for AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO attendees! This treasure trove of local Indy flavors and merchandise includes gift cards to experience the city's renowned culinary scene. Simply drop your business card in the designated bowl at the registration desk to enter. Courtesy of our gracious host city, Indianapolis, Indiana!

Local Resources

If you have some down time following the OTO Forum, there are plenty of things to do either in Alexandria or nearby Washington, D.C., which is easily accessible via public transportation. Grab a bite or find a fun activity in the area.

What's New

OTO Store Launch

We're pleased to announce the official launch of the OTO Store! Created by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the OTO Store offers exclusive AAO-HNS/F merchandise including professional apparel, office essentials, and specialty items designed for our community.

As a special introduction, enjoy 15% off all merchandise through June 1 with promo code OTOFORUM15 at checkout on www.otostore.org.

Professional Development 

Claiming CME/MOC Credit

AAO-HNSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. The OTOLogic team will email you a link to complete your evaluation to claim your CME/MOC credit. Deadline to claim credit is May 27, 2025.

Connect With Us

Join the Conversation on Social Media

Share your OTO Forum experience with your network and help us spread the excitement! Use #OTOForum25, tag @AAOHNS in your posts and take advantage of our Social Media Toolkit—complete with ready-to-use graphics and sample captions to make posting easy. Connect with the Academy on XInstagramFacebook, and LinkedIn

Additional Resources 

→ Join the OPPS ENT Connect Community

→ Become a State Legislative Tracker

→ Fill out the OTO News Survey

→ Donate to the ENT PAC

→ Learn More about the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC)

→ Learn More about FLEX

→ Learn More about Reg-ent