Women in Otolaryngology

01/03/2026

The Program and Awards Committee of the Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) is accepting panel submissions for WIO sponsorship consideration. If you have a panel proposal that you believe would be of interest to women in Otolaryngology, please consider applying through the following Google Form link:

forms.gle/WwvkXLmetB8WGmEa9

The deadline to submit for sponsorship is January 6th. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Charlotte Hughes at charlotte.kaplan.hughes@gmail.com.

Please fill the entire form to be considered for WIO sponsorship

12/30/2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/29/linkedin-women-gender-bias/

One woman’s gender-swap experiment quadrupled her reach on the career platform, underscoring concerns about gender stereotypes and algorithmic bias.

12/13/2025

Congrats to WIO Dr Ashley Lloyd - these political meetings are sometimes scary to anticipate but so very important for our patients and communities! 👏🏽

12/10/2025

Apply for a WIO Endowment grant!

The 2026 WIO Grants call for applications is now open and the deadline to apply is February 3, 2026.

Information about the grants is available here:
https://www.entnet.org/resource/wio-endowment-grants/

The application is available on the website and via this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zNCwP1g-JUO1ZzU5FGXOAoJrY1ZKHGhJsptZTHDdjfhUMEUwU0lZUzhUUEVGVFZUMlZFTVJKVTk0Ny4u

We have a grant budget of $25000, with most awards running between $1000 and $5000.

Please reach out with questions, the Endowment Committee is ready to answer!

The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment was established in 2010 to provide a perpetual stream of funding, via grants, for projects that support actionable research and/or projects that are designed to benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. A grant budget of approximatel...

10/14/2025

Reminder to apply for free career coaching! Deadline is today!

All WIO members who are in their first 10 years of practice are invited to apply for free career coaching. This is a WIO-endowment sponsored program and will be a great opportunity for growth and development!

10/14/2025

Introducing the 2025-2026 WIO Governing Council! We are excited to accomplish some great things this year for women in otolaryngology.

10/13/2025

Who’s in your corner? On NOW in room 235-236

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

Remember to register for our annual WIO networking event this Monday October 13, 5:30 - 7pm at the JW Marriott. Come for cocktails and an opportunity to meet fellow WIO leaders! There will be an opportunity to win free leadership library books so you won't want to miss out!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wio-networking-event-at-aao-hnsf-2025-indianapolis-tickets-1668775826419?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawNYdI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHv7VoAlCCTiMM0lED7GKz8-RCUQ9aU9NrWhN_sTWOuwVNzNDh9ug14b4CjHd_aem_ggMIyd3y6YM_fC03E_M9xA

Join us at the annual WIO Networking Event. Come for cocktails, connecting, and collaborating!

10/11/2025

Thank you all for attending our WIO general assembly! We built Lego racecars and heard from Silvia Karllson, our keynote speaker, on her experience as a female engineer at GM motorsports. We are excited for this next year with Dr. Megan Durr as president!

Missed out on the free WIO fannypack? You can snag one at our WIO committee meetings coming up.

10/10/2025

Overwhelmed by all the educational opportunities at the Annual Meeting? No fear! Our Women in Otolaryngology section have recommended progamming that you might be interested in! See below for the full list of events.

https://www.entnet.org/events/annual-meeting/program/your-otomtg25-women-in-otolaryngology-guide/

10/02/2025

The Academy meeting is right around the corner! Don’t forget to attend the WIO General Assembly Saturday morning - Dr Flanary has some really fun and empowering stuff planned! And please sign up for the WIO Reception Monday evening - invite your trainees! Link: