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2024 Three Rivers Otolaryngology Update
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, with a special focus on Otology/Neurotology, Laryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery. 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 as well as practical lessons in navigating health-care changes and improving gender equity within our field.
Target Audience
Otolaryngologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, audiologists, speech therapists and other interested health care professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Pediatric Otolaryngology: - To understand the recent literature pertaining to pediatric otolaryngology to improve patient care and clinical outcomes
- Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery: - To broaden the knowledge base of recent clinical trials and innovations in head and neck reconstructive surgery in order to improve the multi-disciplinary care of head and neck cancer patients
- Rhinology: - To evaluate the depth of coverage for rhinologic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis
- Sleep Surgery: - To understand recent scientific advances in sleep surgery, including hypoglossal nerve stimulator therapy and other sleep related surgical innovations
Additional Information
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Faculty Disclosure
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated:
Craig Buchman, MD Consultant: iota Motion, Inc, Envoy, Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Corp
Grant/Research: NIDCD 1 RO1 DC020936, U01 DC018920, U01 DC018942
Stockholder: Advanced Cochlear Diagnostics, LLC
Tracy Cheng, MD Grant/Research: American Academy of Otolaryngology (CORE Grant)
Kevin Contrera, MD Other: Covered travel - Stryker
David Kent, MD Grant/Research: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., Invicta Medical Inc, Nyxoah SA
Consultant: Invicta Medical, Inc.
Other: Nyxoah SA
Li-Xing Man, MD CE Speakers Bureau: GlaxoSmithKline
Grant/Research: GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Optinose
Nicholas Rowan, MD Consultant: Johnson and Johnson (Ethicon)
Grant/Research: Optinose, GlaxoSmithKline, Lyra Therapeutics
Carl Snyderman, MD, MBA Consultant: SPIWAY, LLC
Ryan Soose, MD Consultant: XII Medical, Inspire Medical, Cryosa Inc.
Grant/Research: Inspire Medical
Matthew Spector, MD Consultant: Advanced Energy
Grant/Research: Hologic
Jose Zevallos, MD Grant/Research: Merek
Stockholder: Droplet Biosciences, Vine Medical
No other 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 with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
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 10.5 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 10.5 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 10.5 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
- 10.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 10.50 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.
- 10.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 10.50 Attendance
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
We gratefully acknowledge the following support:
Exhibitors:
Bayer Oncology
Cochlear Americas
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) LLC
KARL STORZ Endoscopy
Merck
Naveris
Sanofi
Smith & Nephew
Price
Registration Fees (In Person and Virtual)
$250 Physicians, Nurses, and all other health care professionals.
Tuition fee is waived for all Alumni Members, CENTS Members, residents, fellows, and medical students but registration is still required. To receive a coupon code to waive the registration fee, please contact Amanda Pippi via email at hickeyab2@upmc.edu.
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 Amanda Pippi at hickeyab2@upmc.edu.
Cancellations
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 February 23, 2024, will be completely refunded. From February 23-March 1, 2023, a $50.00 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after March 1, 2024. “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:
Amanda Pippi
Department of Otolaryngology
hickeyab2@upmc.edu.
For more information, please contact Amanda Pippi by email at hickeyab2@upmc.edu.