Board of Governors

The Board of Governors Executive Committee and staff at the Academy welcome you to the BOG web page. We hope you find all the information you need on the BOG. If you have any questions while visiting the BOG pages, please contact any one of the following BOG staff at the Academy.

The Board of Governors (BOG) was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

The BOG is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology - head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada.

Members within this grassroots network are primarily community practitioners in the field of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery.

What purpose does the Board of Governors serve?

The Board of Governors functions as an advisory body for the grassroots to the Board of Directors to:

• Act as an avenue of communication between the Board of Directors and the local, state, regional, national, and international otolaryngology - head and neck surgery organizations and residents;
• Make recommendations regarding the programs and policies of the Academy;
• Seek out and involve practitioners of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery in academic, social, economic, and political issues relative to otolaryngology - head and neck surgery; and
• Support the general good of patients, the specialty, and the medical profession.

What is the role of the Board of Governors?

The BOG plays a vital role in the Academy and within the specialty to:

• Identify issues affecting the specialty;
• Research and recommend solutions; and
• Advocate for action and member involvement. 

BOG Staff

Richard Carson
Senior Manager, Board of Governors
Direct Dial: 1-703-684-4292
Fax: 1-703-299-1124