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
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30am CT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:30am AT
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
Physician Assistant – Allergy • Sinus • Asthma & ENT Locations: Wilmington, North Carolina •...
Overview Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory...
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
This session will discuss the fine art of differentiating Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), Vestibular Migraine, Dysautonomia and co-morbid BPPV.
Offers 1.0 CME credit
Available until June 1, 2026