Texas Association of Otolaryngology
Advancing the Science and Art of Otolaryngology in Texas

Since 1959
The Statewide Home for Texas Otolaryngology
The Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the primary statewide professional organization dedicated to the practice of otolaryngology for Texas physicians — a resource for education, networking, leadership and advocacy built specifically around this specialty.
TAO holds an annual meeting each fall offering high-quality, up-to-date CME on clinical, scientific and related medical topics — affordable credit and the chance to see colleagues from across the state. Resident membership is free.
Registration Open
2026 TAO Annual Conference
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2026 TAO Annual Conference
Join us as we head to Houston this November. Connect with otolaryngologists from across Texas and catch up on what is changing in the specialty — headlined by Generative AI for Surgeons with Martin Citardi, MD.
7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Includes the required ethics hour
Register online by October 26
On-site registration only after that date
$50 for residents, fellows & students
Refunded after the conference, plus a $200 housing stipend for resident members
Save the Date · Tuesday, February 2
2027 TAO Lobby Day
TAO 2027 Lobby Day, Tuesday, February 2, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin
Join your colleagues at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to advocate for Texas otolaryngology during the 90th Legislative Session. No registration needed – meeting details will be shared closer to the date.
Residents & Fellows
Knowledge Bowl & Stipend
Teams of three compete in the Resident Knowledge Bowl, and TAO resident members can claim a $200 stipend toward hotel and travel.
 
Member News
A Texas Otolaryngologist Now Leads the Texas Medical Association
The Texas Medical Association installed Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, as its 161st president during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference. He assumes this one-year role after serving as TMA’s president-elect during the past year.
Dr. Holland becomes the first TMA president from Waco in more than 50 years — and puts an otolaryngologist at the head of the largest state medical society in the country.
Chapter News
Your City Society, Backed by TAO
TAO welcomes city societies around the state to join as a chapter and take advantage of TAO administrative support. Two are participating today.
Austin · Founded 2012
Austin Society of Otolaryngology
Advancing scientific knowledge in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and promoting good fellowship among members in the Austin area.
San Antonio · Founded 2025
San Antonio Otolaryngology Society
TAO’s newest chapter, improving patient care and building community among otolaryngologists across San Antonio and South Texas.