Welcome to the web site of the American Laryngological Association, founded in 1878. The ALA is a scholarly organization of physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to the care of patients with disorders of the larynx, and upper respiratory tract. The ALA fosters advances in the field of laryngology, by means of an annual scientific program for presentation of new information, panel discussions, and scholarly lectures. The ALA also acknowledges outstanding achievements in the field, by conferring several honorary awards.

The annual meeting of the ALA convenes during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings. Non-members, especially residents in training, are encouraged to submit abstracts in consideration for presentation. There is an award for the best paper submitted by a resident. The Proceedings of each meeting are published annually, and the official journal for publication of manuscripts is the Annals of Otology, Laryngology, and Rhinology.

This web site provides information on upcoming and past meetings, as well as a directory of fellows and officers.