The society was founded on May 25, 1974, by an assembly of physicians, medical technologists, and engineers interested in neurootology.
[citation needed] The association's aim has been to foster clinical neurootology in terms of practice and research, by means of Among the goals of the society are not only the evaluation of basic and clinical research but also the promotion of clinical neurootology including its four main fields equilibriometry, audiometry, olfactometry, and gustometry, as well as the training of interested doctors and medical assistance personnel.
Since its foundation, the society has held annual congresses for further training, alternately in Bad Kissingen and other countries.
Since 1980, the association has honoured experienced neurootologists who have made an essential contribution to neurootology in research and clinical practice.
The scientists who are to be honoured are determined two years in advance by the Members' Assembly during the congresses taking place in Bad Kissingen.