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The field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery continues to evolve with new technologies, treatment options and advanced scientific knowledge. The meeting will discuss an array of topics in the field of Otolaryngology, specifically in Head and Neck Surgery, Otology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. In addition to discussing “cutting edge” topics within these areas of Otolaryngology, this meeting will focus on practical applications of everyday otolaryngologic care from the above-mentioned sub-specialties within Otolaryngology.
Target Audience
Otolaryngologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, audiologists, speech therapists and other interested health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
1. Recognize the potential for simulation to enhance surgical care.
2. Understand the impact of treatment of OSA on cardiovascular outcomes.
3. Identify new approaches to sinonasal polyposis.
4. Describe evolving techniques in head and neck reconstruction.
Additional Information
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COURSE DIRECTORS
David Chi, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Audrey Hayward, PA-C
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Barry Hirsch, MD
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Jonas Johnson, MD
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, CHPN
Assistant Professor
Department of Acute and Tertiary Care
School of Nursing
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Libby Smith, DO
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Carl Snyderman, MD, MBA
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Ryan Soose, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Shaum Sridharan, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Amanda Stapleton, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Eric Wang, MD
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
GUEST FACULTY
Christopher Azbell, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Neal Beckford, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Kavita Dedhia, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pennsylvania/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR
Associate Professor
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Timothy DeKlotz, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Mark Gilbert, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Andrea Hebert, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
John Ingle, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Jose Mattos, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Jacob Seth McAfee, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
Seton Hall University School of Medicine
Neptune City NJ
Kara Meister (Davis), MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
Aron Pollack, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
Northwell/Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
C. Arturo Solares, MD
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Scott Thompson, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Carolina School of Public Health
Columbia, SC
LOCAL FACULTY
Thomas Kaffenberger, MD
PGY5 Resident
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Andrew McCall, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Philip Perez, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Vaibhav Ramprasad, MD
PGY5 Resident
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Sandra Stinnett, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Rachel Whelan, MD
Faculty
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Faculty Disclosure
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
The following relevant financial relationships were disclosed:
Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR
Grant/Research Support: Inspire Medical, Nyxoah Medical
Consultant: Inspire Medical
Andrea Hebert, MD, MPH
Grant/Research Support: Optinose, Inc.
Jose Mattos, MD, MPH
Consultant: GlaxoSmithKline, Regeneron
Kara Meister (Davis), MD
Grant/Research Support: Karius Diagnostics
Other: Royalties from Taylor & Francis Group
Philip Perez, MD
Consultant: Gateway Biotechnology, Inc.
Stockholder: Gateway Biotechnology, Inc.
Carl Snyderman, MD, MBA
Consultant: SPIWay, LLC
Other: Ownership Interest - SPIWay, LLC
Ryan Soose, MD
Grant/Research Support: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Consultant: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., Cryosa, Enhale
Sandra Stinnett, MD
Consultant: Cook Medical
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 9.0 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 9.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 9.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 9.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 9.00 Attendance
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
We gratefully acknowledge the following support:
Exhibitors:
Cochlear Americas
Cook Medical
GlaxoSmithKline
Smith + Nephew, Inc.
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
REGISTRATION FORM
For Online Information Visit (Online Registration is not Available):
REGISTRATION (Send Registration to Jackie Lynch (E-Mail: lynchjj@upmc.edu/Fax: 412-647-2080)
Registration Fee is $250 Physicians, Nurses, and all other health care professionals.
Alumni Member: Yes or No ____________________
CENTS (Community Ears Nose and Throat Specialists) Member: Yes or No ____________
Tuition fee is waived for all residents, fellows, and medical students but registration is still required.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing Jackie Lynch at lynchjj@upmc.edu.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, e-mail or fax. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before January 27, 2022 will be completely refunded. From January 27-30, 2022, a $50.00 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after January 31, 2022. “No shows” are not eligible for refunds.
The UPMC/Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficient registrations are not received. In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees.
Cancellation requests can be made to:
Jackie Lynch, Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Eye and Ear Institute, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-647-2130 (T) 412-647-2080 (F) lynchjj@upmc.edu.