Welcome to the SPAO-HNS Website!
SPAO-HNS is the official specialty organization for PAs in ENT and is recognized by both the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNS/F).
The goal of SPAO-HNS is to promote the growth and development of PAs in the ENT field. This non-profit organization was founded in 1991 and is operated exclusively for the educational and scientific benefit of its members.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm ET
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30am CT
Recent News & Announcements
Join us in Galveston, Texas at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center for 6 inspiring days of education, networking and...
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The SPAO 2025 Fall Vanguard is here! Autumn brings cooler temperatures, spectacular color transformations, new energy, and life-long...
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The SPAO Summer Vanguard has arrived. Included in this issue are: Inaugural message from newly installed SPAO-HNS President, Reagan...
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Job Opportunities
Job ID 2025-4617 Location San Francisco, CA Salary Range USD $92.80 - USD $134.56...
Physician Assistant – Allergy • Sinus • Asthma & ENT Locations: Wilmington, North Carolina •...
On-Demand CE Activities
This session will cover some of the common & classic oral soft tissue lesions seen in clinical settings. Proper terminology will be reviewed. Differential diagnosis will be discussed.
Offers 1.0 CME credit
Available until June 1, 2026
Differential diagnosis for neck masses in children and adults.
Work-up and approach to neck masses.
Work-up for squamous cell carcinoma in the neck with an unknown primary.
Offers 1.0 CME credit
Available until June 1, 2026