SAVE THE DATE! 

61st ANNUAL ANS FALL MEETING
"FAB FRIDAY"
OCTOBER 16, 2026

JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES
900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR “FAB FRIDAY” WILL OPEN MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026

STUDY GROUP CALL FOR PAPERS OPENS MAY 1! 

DO YOU HAVE AN INTERESTING CASE FOR THE STUDY GROUPS!? 
SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED MAY 1 - JUNE 15, 2026
For questions related to any of the study groups, please contact the coordinator listed below. |
Note: Medical students may only present if they are the principal investigator of a study, to foster a more dynamic discussion. 

VESTIBULAR STUDY GROUP
The Vestibular Study Group serves as the forum for exploring complex cases and innovative treatment approaches related to vertigo and imbalance. Our aim is to concentrate on common scenarios encountered by otologists and neurotologists, which often involve multiple disorders. This inclusive format promotes broader discussions without restricting them to a single disease process. For 2026, we invite contributions focused on "Pediatric Vestibular Disorders”.  Presentations will be limited to five minutes and may cover unique cases, prevalent disease processes, evaluation methods, management strategies, and clinical or translational studies. We are also open to intriguing adult topics.  The session will consist of abstract presentations followed by a panel discussion. Please submit your abstracts to Dr. Brian Perry([email protected]) and Dr. Benjamin Crane ([email protected]) by June 15, 2026. Each submission should include a title, author’s name, designation, and email, and should not exceed 125 words. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format only, no pdfs. 
Brian Perry, MD & Benjamin Crane, MD, PhD, Coordinators 

FACIAL NERVE STUDY GROUP
We invite submissions for the 2026 Facial Nerve Study Group, featuring concise 5-minute case presentations followed by expert discussion. We encourage abstracts that highlight diagnostic challenges, management dilemmas, surgical decision‑making, or unique clinical insights related to the facial nerve. Submissions may include case presentations or clinical capsules. If the presenting author is a trainee, the supervising faculty surgeon must attend the session and participate in the on‑stage discussion. Submission window: May 1-June 15, 2026. Abstracts should include title, brief clinical presentation, and the submitting author's full name, designation, and email. Abstracts should be a maximum of 125 words and must be in Microsoft WORD format please, no PDFs. Abstract submissions and all inquiries should be directed to: [email protected] 
and [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your submissions and assembling a dynamic, high-value program.
Daniel Sun, MD, & Rick Nelson, MD, PhD Coordinators 

SKULL BASE TUMOR STUDY GROUP
The scope of this study group encompasses the full breadth of lateral skull base tumors, including vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, paragangliomas, and other more rare neoplasms involving the temporal bone and lateral skull base. We are seeking submissions for the 2026 program, including clinical studies, case presentations, and other succinct scientific reports. An emphasis on submissions related to new concepts and innovations in treatment are encouraged. Inclusion of video segments is encouraged if it augments the educational content.  Members are also welcome to submit difficult cases with management dilemmas for group discussion. Abstracts will be accepted between May 1-June 15, 2026. Please do not forget to include an abstract title, author full names with titles, author affiliations, and presenting author’s email. Please limit abstract submissions to 250 words or less; abstracts must be submitted in Microsoft WORD format.  Abstract submissions and all inquiries should be directed to: [email protected] and [email protected] by June 15th. 
Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD and Richard Gurgel, MD, MSCI, Coordinators 

WILLIAM HOUSE STUDY GROUP
Please plan to attend the 42nd gathering of the WHSG as a part of the “Fab Friday” events during the ANS 61st Annual Fall meeting in Los Angeles on Friday October 16th. The WHSG discussion will include all implantable auditory devices, including cochlear and bone anchored implants. Difficult/interesting/unusual cases that illustrate novel concepts or management dilemmas related to implantable devices are encouraged. To promote discussion, we encourage presentations from attendings, fellows, and senior level residents.  Please limit abstract to 125 words or less; abstract must be in Microsoft WORD format please, no pdf's. Please include a title, submitting author's full name, designation, and email and submit Marc Bennett ([email protected]) and administrative asst, Maura Geiser ([email protected]) between May 1 and June 15th.
Marc Bennett, MD & Dan Coelho, MD, Coordinators