ARO offers a vibrant national and international platform for scientists from diverse backgrounds to come together and deepen their knowledge of Otolaryngology and related fields.

Since 1973, one of ARO's key initiatives has been the annual MidWinter Meeting, which unites basic scientists and clinical investigators from industry, academia, and government.

This year's event promises an exciting array of groundbreaking science and innovative research that you won't want to miss!

ARO is thrilled to offer two satellite symposia and two gEAR workshops on Friday, February 21st. We will also offer a number of pre-event virtual sessions. Keep an eye out for additional details as they become available.

Pharmaceutical Interventions for Hearing Loss (PIHL) Satellite Symposium

- Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST (local time)

- Organized by the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence Pharmaceutical Interventions for Hearing Loss (DoD HCE PIHL) committee. The topic of this meeting is "Investigational medicines for hearing loss prevention and hearing restoration". This is a highly timely topic given both the approval of the first medicine for prevention of cisplatin ototoxicity (PedMark) and the highly promising outcomes from Otoferlin gene therapy interventions presented at the presidential symposium at the 2024 ARO midwinter meeting. Speakers at the session will include ARO members and others who choose to attend ARO after learning about this session.

Ménière’s Disease Satellite Symposium

- Friday, February 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST (local time)

- Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that includes episodes of vertigo with possible hearing loss and related symptoms, including ringing or buzzing in the ear and a feeling of pressure or “fullness” in the ear. Episodic in nature, Ménière’s can take months or even years to diagnose, which adds to the challenges faced by those suffering from its symptoms. This symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, and patient perspectives to survey the current state of research and clinical approaches to Ménière’s disease. It will identify knowledge gaps and barriers to advancing research on, and treatment of, this disorder. The session is organized in two parts.

*If your membership needs to be charged separately from your registration, please process your membership payment first at aro.org before registering for the conference. ARO runs on a calendar year system, so in order to get the member rate for the 2025 MidWinter Meeting you have to become a 2025 member. *If you need your membership type changed, please submit your request at headquarters@aro.org.

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Now Accepting ARO Scholars Applications

ARO is excited to announce the opening of applications for the second annual ARO Scholars Program for the 2025 MidWinter Meeting in Orlando, FL!

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1st, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

Click below for more details and to apply now!

Join Us For An ARO Scholars Q&A Coffee Hour

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET

Join us for a special Coffee Hour hosted by the Diversity and Minority Affairs Committee! This is a unique opportunity to have your questions answered and gain valuable insights on how to submit a strong application for the ARO Scholars program.

Whether you are a first-time applicant or looking to refine your previous submission, this event is designed to support you in the process.

Click the button below to register now!

Grants of $500 will be disbursed to defray childcare costs related to travel to the ARO midwinter meeting. Examples of expenses are to pay a caregiver during the conference, and to pay for airfare for children or caregiver. 

Up to 20 grants will be awarded; if applicants exceed this number, priority will be given to earlier career stage applicants. The funds will be disbursed after the close of the MidWinter Meeting.  

Application deadline: October 30, 2024. Notifications will be sent out by mid-November, 2024.  

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Executive Office at headquarters@aro.org or call 615-432-0100. Thank you!