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By the American Head and Neck Society

The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) is delighted to extend an invitation to join our esteemed international network of over 2,000 multidisciplinary physicians dedicated to advancing the care and treatment of head and neck cancer patients around the world.

Membership Benefits:

By becoming an AHNS member, you gain access to a plethora of exclusive benefits designed to enhance your professional journey:

• Substantial savings on registration for AHNS conferences and webinars and access to ACCME credits
• Access to our Peer Support Network
• Access to the AHNS Job Board
• Access to the AHNS Peer Support Network
• Opportunity to apply and receive various grants that help launch important AHNS sponsored research initiatives
• Ability to network with world renowned leaders in the field of head and neck oncology
• A transparent self-nomination process that helps members get involved in society leadership
• Opportunity to join any or all sub-specialty sections at no extra cost

As you may know, the AHNS has several Sections for membership, providing a unique opportunity to deepen your involvement within the head and neck surgical practice. Each AHNS Section represents a subspecialty intended to encompass the majority of practice within HNS, allowing members to identify with their specific subspecialty and collaborate on projects under the broad umbrella of the AHNS.

AHNS Sections:

• Endocrine Surgery
• Mucosal Malignancy
• Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
• Salivary Gland
• Cutaneous Cancer
• Skull Base Surgery

Additionally, we are excited to announce our upcoming AHNS 12th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, which will be held in Boston from July 18–22, 2026. This meeting promises to offer an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, with an anticipated attendance of health care professionals representing a diverse range of specialties. Registration is now open, and we encourage you to take advantage of the early bird registration rates before the deadline.

To embark on this enriching journey, simply visit our Member Central, where you can explore the various sections and initiate your membership application.

If you have any questions or require further assistance regarding membership, please feel free to contact Christina Kasendorf.

We look forward to welcoming you as a valued member of the AHNS community. Together, let's advance the field of head and neck surgery and make a lasting impact on patient care.

Published February 19, 2026