24 February Congratulations Congratulations to Professor Ray Sacks on his election as RACS’ next Vice President. His leadership alongside Professor Owen Ung as President will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of the College. Read more >>>
21 January Only one more week left for Early Bird registration Only one more week until Early Bird Registrations close! Register before 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 28 January 2025 to confirm the discounted registration rate. To register CLICK HERE Read more >>>
17 January Will you be joining us in Sydney for the ASOHNS ASM 2025? PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS Endoscopic Orbital & Skullbase Workshop (Limited Spaces Available) Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 March 2025 University of Technology (UTS), Sydney Convener: Catherine Banks Endoscopic & Microscopic Ear Surgery Dissection Course (Currently full - waitlist available only) Wednesday 26 – Thursday ... Read more >>>
1 January Best wishes for 2025 We wish you a heartfelt Happy New Year, may it be a year of learning, discovery, happiness. We can't wait to reconnect with the ENT community again at ASOHNS ASM2025 in Sydney, 28-30 March 2025. This ... Read more >>>
Order of Australia Medal 2024 Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division 2024 Professor Kelvin Kong, NSW For significant service to medicine as an Otolaryngologist, and to Indigenous health. Surgery • Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, Hunter ENT, since 2008. • Visiting Medical Officer Surgeon, various public and private hospitals within the Hunter New England Local Health District, current. Education • Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, current. • Honorary Professor, Macquarie University, current. • Associate Professor, University of New South Wales, current. Australian Indigenous Doctors Association • Founding Member. • Board Member, 2007-2008. • Chair, Healthy Futures Best Practice Project, 2004-2005. • Eastern Region Representative Board Member, 2001-2004. • Student Representative, 1998. Professional Associations • Former Secretary, Australian and New Zealand Society for Paediatric Otolaryngology. • Former Member, Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. • Sub-Committee Member, Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges, 2008-2015. Menzies School of Health Research • Joint Chair, Hearing for Learning Initiative, since 2019. • Member, Centre of Research Excellence in Otitis Media of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, 2012. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) • Former Court of Examiners. • Mina Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee, current¶ • Member, Indigenous Health Committee, 2015-2019, and Chair, 2008-2015. • Member, Fellowships Services Committee, 2008-2015. • Member, GSK Immunisation Schedule, 2008-2010. • Chair, Indigenous Health Working Party, 2007-2008. • Executive Board Member, Divisional Group of Rural Surgeons, 2007-2008. • Member, Indigenous Health Working Project, 2006-2007. February 19, 2024 By Asohns Admin ASOHNS, General, Indigenous Ear Health, Outreach Awards 0 Comment Read more >>>
2022 Robert Guerin Research Prize Congratulations to Dr. Claire Frauenfelder who is the winner of the 2022 Robert Guerin Research Prize. Claire’s winning paper focused on the “Outcomes for head and neck cancer patients admitted to intensive care in Australia and New Zealand between 2000 and 2016” and was published in The Journal of Laryngology and Otology. Established in partnership with the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS), the Robert Guerin Research prize recognises outstanding research undertaken by a surgical trainee in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. It is presented each year at the Robert Guerin Memorial Trainees meeting. https://gprwmf.org.au/ November 7, 2022 By Asohns Admin ASOHNS awards 0 Comment Read more >>>
Australia Day Honours List 2022 Congratulations to Professor Catherine Birman who has been recognised in the Australia Day honours list 2022 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) - For service to medicine through otolaryngology. January 31, 2022 By Asohns Admin ASOHNS Awards 0 Comment Read more >>>
2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List ASOHNS Federal Members, the SA State Executive, members and Secretariat are very pleased to advise that a member was acknowledged in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours. Congratulations to Dr Michael Schultz (SA), awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), for service to medicine as a surgeon. June 15, 2021 By Asohns Admin ASOHNS Awards 0 Comment Read more >>>
RACS ESR Hughes Award 2020 ASOHNS would like to congratulate Dr Neil Valance on being awarded the ESR Hughes Award (RACS) for 2020 November 23, 2020 By Asohns Admin RACS Awards 0 Comment Read more >>>