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• ASOHNS International Scholarship for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Surgical Education for 2025 applications are now open.

  This scholarship, up to the amount of $12,000, will provide otolaryngology, head and neck surgeons from developing countries in the Asia Pacific region with the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational opportunities for faculty development and enhancement that will result in acquisition of new knowledge and skills in surgical education and training.

  This knowledge and these skills will be useful in improving surgical education and training at the scholar’s home institution and country.

  The scholar will participate in hands-on course(s) that address surgical education and training across the continuum of professional development. The focus will be on building knowledge and skills in OHNS surgical practice such as FESS, Head & Neck, temporal bone or any other course approved by ASOHNS and relevant to the applicant.

  Following the course, the scholar may visit an appropriate hospital for observation of relevant clinical areas.

  At the conclusion of the course and visits to suitable institutions, the scholar will send to the Outreach Committee a brief report outlining how the aims outlined in their application for the

  scholarship have been achieved.

  Evidence of support of the scholar’s objectives from the leadership at the home institution must be provided by the applicant and will be used as one of the criteria for selection of the scholar.

  The scholarship will support costs of up to $12,000, for travel, accommodation, meals and registration fees for course(s) undertaken. Assistance in reserving accommodation in the course city is available if required.

  Please carefully read the requirements listed on the following page. All requirements must be fulfilled, and all requested documents provided in a timely manner, for an application to be eligible.

  Applicants must fill in all fields marked with an asterisk (*). If an applicant has nothing to put into a required field, enter N/A, meaning “Not Applicable.”

  Per the published requirements, applicants must also submit three (3) independently prepared letters of recommendation.

  In addition, applicants are to write an essay of no more than one page regarding their work setting, including their hospital and the patients they see, as well as their participation in quality improvement activities in this setting.

  They are to indicate their career goals, indicating how they will transfer learning to their current situation. Recommenders are requested to address the applicant’s educational goals as expressed in their essay.

  Application materials are due no later than December 15, 2024, and are accepted via e-mail

  only. Please send materials to the Outreach Committee via email to: ceo@asohns.org.au

  Click here for the application form

  The scholarship requirements are:

  • Applicants must be graduates of schools of medicine.

  • Applicants must be at least 30 years old but under 55, on the date that the completed application is submitted.

  • Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location.

  • Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice and teaching for a minimum of one year following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).

  • Applicants must submit a fully completed application form provided by the Society on its website. The application and accompanying materials must be typewritten and in English.

  • Applicants are responsible for arranging their own travel Visa to enter Australia at their own cost. Evidence of a valid travel Visa must be supplied at least one month prior to travel. If this is not provided, the scholarship will be withdrawn. The applicant will be eligible to re-apply in the following year.

  • Applicants must submit independently prepared letters of recommendation from three (3) of their colleagues. One letter must be from the Chair of the Department or division in which the applicant holds an academic or clinical appointment, or a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons residing in their country. If the applicant is the sole ENT surgeon in a small country, the letter can be from other senior persons with whom the applicant has worked in their country.

  • The International Scholarship for OHNS Surgical Education must be used in the year for which it is designated. It cannot be postponed.

  • Awardees are expected to provide a written report upon their return home, specifically focusing on the value of the visit to the awardee and the potentialbeneficial effect to patients in the country of origin.

  • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a current application form provided by the Society, together with new supporting documentation.

• International Scholarship for OHNS Surgical Education 2026

  APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN

  The Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery is pleased to invite applications for the ASOHNS International Scholarship for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Surgical Education for 2026.

  This scholarship, up to the amount of $12,000, will provide otolaryngology, head and neck surgeons from developing countries in the Asia Pacific region with the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational opportunities for faculty development and enhancement that will result in acquisition of new knowledge and skills in surgical education and training.

  For more information visit the International Scholarship for OHNS Surgical Education 2026 page - click here

• Standard Registrations for ASOHNS ASM 2026 are still open!

  Standard Registration is Valid through to Friday 20 February 2026. For registration information please click here

• RACS NSW SURGEONS MONTH

  Each November, RACS NSW celebrates the achievements of our surgeons.

  This recognition and celebration has become much more significant this year and especially so for the ENT community.

  ENT surgeons have been a highlight at Surgeon's evening in the past years, with the prestigious Graham Coupland Lecture being given by Dr Gillian Dunlop 2018 and A.Prof Kelvin Kong in 2019. This year Prof Raymond Sacks will be awarded the Educator of Merit award and the Graham Coupland lecture will be on the head and neck cancer surgery.  

  Secretary of health, Elizabeth Koff will the guest of honour at this formal evening, with members of the NSW health ministry and CEO's of our public and private hospitals in attendance, to show their appreciation for the Surgical workforce.

  RACS NSW State committee hope you will join us with your partners and family. 

  NSW SURGEONS' EVENING - FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2020 

  The pinnacle event of the month - NSW Surgeons’ Evening is where we celebrate surgeons through the Graham Coupland Lecture presented by Professor Jonathan Clark on the topic of The Face of Head and Neck Cancer, we present awards and come together to recognise the leadership our surgeons have shown, especially throughout this unprecedented year.

  Please join us for seated, two course meal and a celebration of “Leadership in a time of Crisis”.

  $45 - Dinner & non-Alcoholic Beverages

  $60 - Dinner and alcoholic beverages

  Invitation (PDF 153.84KB)

  For further information, please email or phone +61 2 8298 4500

  Register now (login required)

  WOMEN IN SURGERY LUNCH - SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2020

  Please join us to hear from our exceptional speakers the Hon Bronnie Taylor MLC and Ms Carrie Marr Chief Executive of the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC)   

  Venue: RACS NSW Office, Suite 1, Level 26, 201 Kent Street, Sydney

  Arrival 12.15pm, Lunch and Program 12.30pm – 2.30pm

  Tickets:

  Lunch and Alcoholic Beverages - $40

  Lunch and Non-Alcoholic Beverages - $30

  Event information:  Click here

  Due to current restrictions, limited spaces available.

  Register now: Click here

• Congratulations to Michael Zhang for receiving the ASOHNS NSW prize

  ASOHNS congratulates Dr Michael Zhang for receiving the best article by a NSW trainee (ASOHNS NSW prize) for his article on disparity between Medicare claims for botulinum toxin for facial synkinesis/hemifacial spasm in Australian metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. 

• ASOHNS 2022 Award

  Congratulations to the recipients of 2022 Society Medal who were announced at the Annual Scientific Meeting held in Adelaide 2022.

  For Distinguished Contribution to the Art and Science of Otolaryngology:

  • Dr David Close             (Citation)

  For Distinguished Service to ASOHNS:

  • Dr Josephine Motbey (Citation)
  • Dr Daniel Hains          (Citation)
  • Dr Neville Minnis        (Citation)

  ASOHNS Certificate of Appreciation for Services to ASOHNS 

  • Dr Guy Rees for his work as ASOHNS ASM 2022 Convener 
  • A/Prof Eng Ooi for his work as ASOHNS ASM 2022 Scientific Convener.