Set the Pace for Your Individual #OTOMTG25 Experience

Tomorrow is the first day of the Annual Meeting, and we’re so excited to have you join us in Indianapolis! Whether you’re a seasoned Annual Meeting veteran or a first-time attendee, we’ve got you covered. Over the next few days, we’ll provide some tips to help you maximize your time in Indianapolis and recommend some sessions and networking events to attend each day. The tip of the day for Saturday is: Prepare in Advance. 

This year’s program offers 520+ groundbreaking sessions; an OTO EXPO with 250 exhibitors, Scientific Posters, the OTO Pavillion, Wellness Zone sponsored by Sanofi, and more; and networking events to help you make the most of your time with your colleagues. With all those options, now is the perfect time to explore the program and start developing your #OTOMTG25 game plan. Take 10-15 minutes each night to go over the next day’s schedule and figure out where you want to spend your time. You can do this easily via our mobile app, which will help you plan out your time in Indianapolis and navigate the Annual Meeting as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Also be sure to check out each issue of the Meeting Daily and our various social media channels including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates. 

Sessions and Networking Events to Consider 

Be sure to include both the Opening Ceremony and the Presidents’ Reception on your Saturday schedule. The Opening Ceremony will kick off the Annual Meeting pat 8:00 am Saturday morning and features James L. Netterville, MD, presenting the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics, as well as Academy leaders showcasing our fantastically engaged members, advances in the specialty, and state-of-the art initiatives. After a day of education , cap it all off in style at the Presidents’ Reception Saturday night at 6:00 pm, taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium. [Suggested Attire: Show your spirit for an evening of football, music, and networking! Whether it’s your favorite team jersey, Academy swag from the OTO Store, or comfortable clothes, wear what makes you comfortable!]  

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET) 

Medical Students 

• Next Steps Matching into Residency (1:00 pm) 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO 

Residents 

• Attend one of the AAO-HNS/F Committee Meetings to get involved 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO 

Early-career Physicians 

• Young Physicians Section (YPS) General Assembly (4:00 pm) 
• Attend one of the AAO-HNS/F Committee Meetings to get involved 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO 

Women in Otolaryngology 

• Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section General Assembly (11:00 am) 
• Advancing Gender Equity in Otolaryngology: Challenges and Opportunities Across Career Stages (2:30 pm) 
• The State of Research on Women Otolaryngologists: Impact on Surgeons and Our Patients (2:30 pm) 
• Women in Private Practice: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities (2:30 pm) 
• Attend one of the AAO-HNS/F Committee Meetings to get involved 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO 

Private Practitioners 

• Show Me the Money: Simple Strategies to Improve the Bottom Line of Your Practice (9:30 am) 
• Women in Private Practice: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities (2:30 pm) 
• Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section General Assembly (11:00 am) 
• Young Physicians Section (YPS) General Assembly (4:00 pm) 
• Attend one of the AAO-HNS/F Committee Meetings to get involved 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO

International Attendees 

There are 30+ education sessions included in this year’s International Symposium program. International symposium sessions are scheduled throughout the conference and showcase cutting-edge content presented by international physicians. Each session will provide a global perspective on popular topics in otolaryngology. 

• Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Tips and Pearls (9:30 am) 
• Different Approaches in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: Current Evidence and Effectiveness (1:00 pm) 
• Navigating Risks and Challenges: Complications of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (4:00 pm) 
• Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section General Assembly (11:00 am) 
• Young Physicians Section (YPS) General Assembly (4:00 pm) 
• Attend one of the AAO-HNS/F Committee Meetings to get involved 
• Visit the Scientific Posters Hall in the OTO EXPO