The American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) is a specialty certifying organization for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the United States, serving to improve the quality of care for patients and their families. Obtaining and maintaining board certification signifies to patients, the public, and colleagues, that the otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon meets the high standards for the specialty.
The ABOHNS certifies otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons through a process that includes:
- Completing accredited specialty training
- Meeting eligibility criteria for examination
- Passing certification exams to obtain primary certification and subspecialty certifications
- Participating and performing successfully in the Continuing Certification program to maintain certification
Located in Houston, TX, ABOHNS is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization. As a certifying board, ABOHNS works with its physician volunteers, diplomates, and sponsoring societies to create certification processes and programs that are rigorous in its standards.
Quick Facts
11,000+ active diplomates
Primary Specialty Certification
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Three Subspecialty Certifications
- Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Neurotology
- Sleep Medicine
One Focused Practice Designation
- Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery