Why should you join the MAO?

• Advocacy at the Capitol and within state agencies.  
• Support the organization that is your representative in the local medical community.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities through our committees and Board. 
• Networking with local otolaryngologists, residents, industry representatives, and invited speakers. 
• Social events for more networking and fun.
• Periodic updates on legislative, regulatory and medical news.
• FREE Annual CME Conference. 

Candidates for active membership ($325)

• hold a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and
• hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Minnesota; and
• have completed board certification requirements in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery or by the Royal College of Surgeons or other medical specialty board acceptable to the Council of the Academy.

Candidates for allied membership ($200)

• hold a degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, and
• hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice in the state in which the provider's practice is located; and
• work in an otolaryngology office

Candidates for out of state active membership ($125)

• hold a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and
• hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state in which the physician’s practice is located; and
• have completed board certification requirements in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery or by the Royal College of Surgeons or other medical specialty board acceptable to the Council of the Academy.

Candidates for resident membership (free)

• All Residents in an otolaryngology training program in Minnesota are eligible for membership.

Candidates for retired membership (free)

• meet all the requirements for initial Active Membership to the Academy, and
• are retired from the active practice of medicine after having been an Active Member for at least ten years, or
• are 65 years of age or older, or have been an Active Member of the Academy for at least thirty-five years regardless of retirement status.

Click Here to Apply for Membership

Already a member?  Thank you!

We appreciate your decision to support MAO! 

Our membership cycle runs from June 1 through May 31 each year.

It's time to renew your membership.  You should have received an email with an invoice attached - you can click to pay that invoice online or you can print and send it to our administrative office along with a check.

Didn't receive an email or can't find it?  You can access your invoice online:

1. Log in as a member.
2. Click on the "my profile" button in the blue menu bar under your name tag. 
3. Hover over the grey "my profile" button.
4. Scroll down to and click on "invoices".  Any open invoices you have with us will be listed there.

Having trouble?  Please don't hesitate to contact our office at [email protected] or 612/670-7810.