ANS EARLY CAREER CORNER

In 2014, the ANS Executive Council approved the creation of the Young Members Group, now known as the Early Career Group, to address the interests and needs of neurotologists in the early stages of their careers. Eligible participants include current ANS members, Neurotology Fellows, and Trainee members who are within eight years of completing fellowship, consistent with the criteria used by the AAO-HNS Young Physicians Section.

EARLY CAREER MEMBERS FALL SOCIAL EVENT

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM / Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Venue: Level 8 (Mother of Pearl)

Mother of Pearl at Level 8, located on Level 8's outdoor terrace, featuring stunning views of the Los Angeles skyline and Hollywood Hills.
Address: 1254 S Figueroa St, 8th Floor.
Level 8 just 0.6 miles from the JW Marriott and is located in the same building as the Moxy and AC Hotel.

RSVP HERE: or use the QR code below.

Please contact Nathan Cass or Phillip Perez, Co-Chairs, ANS Early Career group, with questions.

Generously sponsored by

EARLY CAREER COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Co-Chair - Phillip Perez, MD
Co-Chair - Nathan Cass, MD
Officer / ANS Education Committee representative - Anne K. Maxwell, MD

To better represent the environment, opportunities, and challenges of neurotologists in their early career, the Young ANS organization is now known as the Early Career ANS. Please keep an eye out for announcements relating to our annual event at the Fall ANS meeting. Fellows and trainees are also welcome to attend. Please contact co-directors Anne Maxwell, Phil Perez, or Nate Cass with questions, comments, or concerns.

Trainee Membership

The ANS Trainee membership category was created in 2004 by the ANS Executive Council with hopes that all Neurotology Fellows, Otolaryngology-HNS Residents, and Post Doctorate Researchers would apply for ANS entry-level membership as a full member at the close of his or her training. Trainee membership will co-terminate with the residency/training program at which time the Trainee member will be notified to apply for membership.

The following qualifications are required for Trainee Membership in the American Neurotology Society.

1. The candidate shall have earned a Medical Degree of MD, DO, PhD, or the equivalent.

2. In training in a field of study related to the field of Neurotology (Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency, Neurotology Fellowship or post doctoral research position).

3. Special interest in the field of Neurotology

4. Highest ethical and moral standards

5. Letter from Department Chair and/or Fellowship/Program Director validating your good standing as a Trainee including the duration of the program and expected date of completion. (letter must be uploaded with your application)

Trainee member applications are accepted year-around. Click here to download application instructions
To complete the online application, click here

Please contact the ANS Administrative Office with any questions.
Email: [email protected]