2016 education opportunities...augmentation: second edition andrew blitzer, md, dds this course...

2016 EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ .............................................................................. 4

Home Study Course ................................................................................................... 5

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ............................................................. 6

General Otolaryngology ............................................................................................ 7

Head and Neck Surgery .............................................................................................11

Laryngology/Brochoesophagology ........................................................................15

Neurotology ................................................................................................................16

Otology/Audiology ....................................................................................................17

Pediatric Otolaryngology .........................................................................................19

Practice Management ............................................................................................. 23

Rhinology/Allergy ..................................................................................................... 25

Sleep Medicine.......................................................................................................... 27

Pricing Information...................................................................................................28

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5American Academy of Otolayngology —Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

ACADEMYU® EDUCATION ELEMENTS THAT MEET YOUR LEARNING STYLE

aQ AcademyQ™ MOC Enhance your knowledge of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with 800 study questions to test your recall, interpretation, and problem-solving skills. Users are provided with instantaneous detailed feedback and they can highlight, take notes, and mark questions for future review.

aQ CME AcademyQ™ CME MOC

Using the same questions found in AcademyQ™, AcademyQ™ CME offers CME-accredited assessments in eight different specialties. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

Sim SimulationSimulation is growing at a fast pace and has implications for education, research, and quality as well as certification and credentialing and impacts otolaryngologists across all stages of their career. With this in mind, Simulation has become a part of the Foundation’s AcademyU® education and knowledge resources. Projects include simulation research, simulation boot camps and miniseminars, and networking among otolaryngologists with an interest in simulation.

Xs ENT Exam Video Series℠This four-part video series is a great tool for teaching residents and medical students. This series, available on YouTube, depicts how to perform a thorough ENT Exam. Presented in four short episodes, it provides instruction on exams of the ear, oral cavity, face, nose, neck, nasopharnyx, and larynx. All videos include images of normal anatomy, normal variances, and common abnormalities to enhance the learning experience.

Hsc Home Study CourseOne of the Foundation’s most popular education products, each section of the Home Study Course (HSC) brings you a compendium of select scientific articles, reference bibliography, self-assessment exam, and faculty symposia covering each of the eight otolaryngology specialty areas.

PAc ENT for the PA-C ConferenceHeld annually, this conference is organized to provide advanced practice providers with an excellent and practical education opportunity. The program includes hands-on workshops to maximize learning as well as basic and advanced tracks on a variety of otolaryngology topics.

eB eBooksThe Foundation offers a number of eBooks as education resources for otolaryngologists, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

AmW Annual Meeting WebcastsIn summer 2016, full audio recordings of the 2014 and 2015 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ Education Program will be found in AcademyU®. This gives members and non-members an easy way to view recordings of the many great sessions and speakers who have presented. The 2016 Annual Meeting recordings will be available for Continuing Education credit.

AmX Annual Meeting Expert Series: InterviewNew this year, the online Expert Series includes nineteen complete video recordings of select Annual Meeting sessions presented by key leaders in the field. They are chosen based on the critical and timely topics of great relevance to AAO-HNS Members. In addition to the video recordings, nine of the recordings include a special Expert Interview with the presenter conducted by Foundation Education leaders.

Cf Clinical Fundamentals MOC

Satisfy the American Board of Otolaryngology’s Clinical Fundamentals requirement for Part III of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) by viewing the online recordings of Clinical Fundamentals sessions held at the Annual Meeting on subjects common to all otolaryngologists regardless of their practice focus. Residents and medical students may also find these useful.

Co COOL™Written and peer-reviewed by otolaryngology experts, COOL™ cases are interactive patient scenarios that prepare the learner for a variety of common otolaryngologic situations. COOL™ is an engaging learning experience for PCPs, APPs, medical students, and any healthcare professional who encounters otolaryngologic cases.

Pmp Patient Management PerspectivesPatient Management Perspectives allows the learner to manage a patient from presentation to discharge and follow-up. With an interactive question-and-answer self-assessment format. Each topic includes clinical cases study, detailed patient management summaries, references for further study, and a self-assessment.

Pws Pediatric OTO Webinar SeriesPediatric Otolaryngology eLectures, coproduced by the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) and AAO-HNSF, offer talks presented by expert faculty focused on pertinent pediatric otolaryngology topics relevant to the practicing pediatric and general otolaryngologist.

Ocl Online Courses & LecturesOnline courses are self-paced learning activities developed through the Foundation education committees. These peer-reviewed courses provide in-depth study of critical otolaryngology-head and neck surgery topics.The Online Lecture Series (OLS) offers quick and concise versions of top Annual Meeting sessions in an online format. The format includes the speaker’s presentation audio and slides, reference lists, and links to additional resources.

Indicates Education Activity May be Appropriate for Recertification Preparation

MOC

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ANNUAL MEETING & OTO EXPO℠

Counting Down to the Premier Global Education Event for the Specialty

THE 120TH ANNUAL MEETING & OTO EXPO℠

SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

SEPTEMBER 18–21, 2016

This invigorating, thought-provoking, and inspirational event showcases the latest advances in the specialty and

exposes you to new research findings, approaches, and treatment options to help you deliver excellent patient

care. In its 120th year, the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ features all day cutting-edge education

programming, dynamic evening events, and draws more than 5,500 otolaryngology, medical experts, and

professionals from around the world.

As healthcare providers and otolaryngologist —head and neck surgeons, you owe it to yourself and to your

patients to participate in the otolaryngology event of the year.

NEW AND STIMULATING ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR 2016:

International Symposium

This new track included within the education program will focus on topics generated by our international colleagues. The symposium will have a dedicated room with programming running throughout the meeting. The symposium will kick off with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 pm on Sunday followed by the Global Otolaryngology Opening Session.

Lunch with the Experts

Debuting this year, lunch with the experts will provide an opportunity for conference attendees to interact with otolaryngology legends. Held in the lunch area of the OTO EXPO℠, an intimate atmosphere will be created for peer exchange and discussion.

Sialendoscopy Workshop

This one-day course held Saturday, September 17 will address current advances in minimally-invasive salivary gland surgery. The morning will feature didactic lectures by leaders in this cutting-edge field. Following lunch, attendees will be given the opportunity to practice these surgical techniques on cadavers with expert feedback.

Simulation Area in the Exhibit Hall

Medical simulation is the modern day methodology for training healthcare professionals through the use of advanced education technology. Here a collection of simulation equipment and products have been clustered to hone physician’s skills.

Visit www.entnet.org/annual_meeting for the latest conference schedule and information.

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HOME STUDY COURSE

Look for Exciting New Subscription Options for the 2016-17 Home Study Course

One of the Foundation’s most popular education

products, each section of the Home Study Course

(HSC) brings you a Study Guide filled with a

selection of scientific journal articles, section

outline, education objectives, reference bibliography,

self-assessment exam, and faculty symposium.

HSC covers eight clinical areas; administered in

four sections per course year. Subscribers read

the articles and complete the open-book exam.

The symposium allows subscribers to compare

their answers on completed exams to those of the

faculty. HSC subscribers can earn up to 160 AMA

PRA Category 1 Credits™ per year for successful

completion of each of the four sections.

REGISTRATION OPENS IN MAYMembers Recieve a 30% Registration Discount

HSC SECTION TOPICS:

Section 5 Rhinology and Allergic Disorders September 2016

Section 6 Laryngology, Voice Disorders, and Bronchoesophagology November 2016

Section 7 Neoplastic and Inflammatory Diseases of the Head and Neck February 2017

Section 8 Otology and Neurotology April 2017

Section 1 Congenital and Pediatric Problems September 2017

Section 2 Clinical Competency Issues November 2017

Section 3 Trauma and Critical Care Medicine February 2018

Section 4 Plastic and Reconstructive Problems April 2018


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FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERYCOURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

Adult for Rhinoplasty Consultation

John Morehead, MD

This course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 35-year old, healthy Hispanic female who presents for rhinoplasty consultation.

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Adult with Cutaneous Nasal Malignancy

Ivan Wayne, MD

This course specifically addresses the adult with cutaneous malignancy of the nose. 5:CME

Adult with Lesion of External Ear

Kate McCarn, MDThis course specifically addresses the diagnosis and management of lesions of the ear including reconstruction. 5:CME

Advances in Traumatic and Oncologic Orbital Reconstruction

Kristen S. Moe, MD

This course describes new techniques and technologies for the repair of traumatic and oncologic orbital defects. Surgical techniques and technology have advanced significantly, allowing marked improvements in outcomes.

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Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery

Sherard A. Tatum III, MD

This course provides an introduction to and overview of congenital craniofacial anomalies and their management. The conditions covered include: nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, syndromic synostisis such as Crouzon, Apert, Saethre-Chotzen, Pfeiffer and Carpenter syndromes, Pierre Robin Sequence, hemifacial microsomia, and Treacher-Collins syndrome.

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Contemporary Management of Eyelid Injuries: Second Edition

William Shockley, MD

This course reviews the unique anatomical features of the eyelid and medial canthal region. Specific attention will focus on the lacrimal drainage system, including appropriate instrumentation and relevent surgical techniques.

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Essentials of Rib Cartilage Harvest for Septorhinoplasty

Marcus W. Moody, MDAngela Paddack, MD

This introductory course is for those who would like to add rib cartilage harvest to their skill set, and emphasis is placed on safe and minimally invasive harvest and basic principles in rib cartilage utilization.

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Eval and Management of Facial Nerve Paralysis

Jon-Paul Pepper, MD

The presentation of facial weakness is one of the most upsetting to patients, and important to evaluate and diagnose properly. This lecture reviews the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of facial weakness, as well as the most current clinical guidelines for Bell's Palsy.

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Facial Aesthetic Enhancements: Chemodenervation and Tissue Augmentation: Second Edition

Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDS

This course focuses on minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation. All of the available autologous, heterologous, and alloplastic materials are reviewed. The mechanisms of action, indications, and contraindications of botulinum toxin use for facial lines are reviewed.

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Facial Plastic and MOC Reconstructive Surgery

50 exam questions related to Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

3:CME

NEW Facial Plastic Surgery Review Course

J. Randall Jordan, MD MOC

This course allows the learner to refresh and update their knowledge of the substantial areas of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. It may serve as a resource for those pursuing recertification and maintaining their certification.

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FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY (CONTINUED)COURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

Facial Soft Tissue Trauma

William Shockley, MDMichael Stadler, MD

Facial soft tissue trauma is a commonly encountered injury that is seen among primary care providers, emergency department physicians, and head and neck specialists alike. In this case-based module, common components of facial soft-tissue trauma are examined and reviewed.

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Functional Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Aaron M. Wieland, MDGregory K. Hartig, MD

The course will improve the participants' understanding of how normal physiology and function are impacted by the location, extent, and approach of oncologic resection. It will also provide the participant with current reconstructive paradigms, which can be used for all sites of the oral cavity and oropharynx.

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Management of Septal Perforations

Stephen F. Bansberg, MD, MS

Septal perforation management poses a distinct challenge to the rhinologic surgeon. Case presentations will highlight the surgical decision process used to manage the complexities of attempted closure.

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Optimizing Outcomes in Nasal Valve Surgery

Parul Goyal, MD, MBAAmar C. Suryadevara, MD

This course discusses surgical techniques used for the management of nasal obstruction related to nasal valve narrowing. The presenters discuss pre-operative assessment of the nasal valves and how to use this information for the purpose of surgical planning and decision making.

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Rhinoplasty Arming Novices for Success: Second Edition

Edmund A. Pribitkin, MD

This course uses video to present the author's step-by-step approach to teaching open rhinoplasty. At every step, possible technical errors are noted and their corrections described. Novices will learn to anticipate problems and skilled practitioners will gain teaching insights.

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Structure Approach to Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Update

Dean M. Toriumi, MD

This course covers structure rhinoplasty which employs cartilage grafting and preservation of critical nasal structures to maximize nasal function and improve long term outcomes. Tightly edited video clips are used to help demonstrate the described techniques.

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Surgical Rejuvenation of the Aging Forehead and Brow

Tom D. Wang, MD

This course will discuss evaluation and management of the upper aging face with the use of digital slides and digital videos of surgical techniques. It will thoroughly review surgical techniques and will candidly evaluate outcomes. The course will emphasize the endoscopic approach with discussion of fixation options.

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GENERAL OTOLARYNGOLOGYCOURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

AAO-HNSF The ENT Exam Episode 2: The Oral Cavity and Neck Exam

This episode covers the essential parts of an examination of the oral cavity and neck. A thorough review of the anatomy of the oral cavity and of the neck is provided. In addition, normal variances and common abnormalities found in these areas are illustrated.

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Adult with Multiple PET-Positive Lesions: Ethics and Decision-Making at the End of Life

Susan McCammon, MD

This course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of as 57-year old man who has been referred to you by his primary care physician after a positron emission tomography (PET) scan showed multiple positive lesions in his neck, thorax, and axillae.

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Anesthesia Related Topics for Otolaryngologists

Murali Sivarajan, MB, BS

This course discusses the effects of anesthesia on respiration and airway patency, management of the complex airway, safe use of local anesthetic and sedative hypnotic agents, and malignant hyperthermia.

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NEW Anesthesia Related Topics for Otolaryngologists

Murali Sivarajan, MB, BS

The course is on anesthesia topics of relevance to otolaryngologists. Because anesthesiologists often share (patients') airways with otolaryngologists, effects of anesthesia on respiration and airway patency, and management of the complex airway will be discussed.

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Ask the Experts

Henry Chen MD,MBAAllen Ho, MDJeffrey Fichera, PA-C, PhDMiguel Valdez, PA-C

Ask the Experts is a round table discussion with a panel of Physicians and Physician Assistants answering questions regarding difficult cases. It is also a great way for participants to share insight into interesting patient encounters, professional development, and clinical “pearls.”

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Assisting in ENT Procedures

Jeffrey Fichera, MS, PA-C

The PA or NP in Otolaryngology has an important role in the total care of ENT surgical patients. This talk outlines each phase of care from pre-op to discharge.

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Audiogram Interpretation 10 Minute Dizzyness Evaluation

Hamid Djalilian, MD

Hearing and balance disorders are among the most common presenting problems in the US, not just among the aging population, but also on the rise in younger patients with noise exposure. Knowing when to order hearing testing and how to interpret the results are vital to providers in primary care and otolaryngology.

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NEW Catastrophic Tracheostomy Airway Events: Experiences and Solutions

Brian Nussenbaum, MD

Preventable and permanent harm and death from airway-associated adverse events still occur in patients after undergoing tracheostomy and laryngectomy. This miniseminar focuses on proactive interventions for driving the occurrence of these catastrophic complications toward zero. Pearls and pitfalls with development and implementation of protocols, education, training and a multidisciplinary tracheostomy team will be emphasized.

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NEW Controversies in Parotid Surgery: Is There Evidence?

Richard V. Smith, MD

This presentation addresses current controversies in the management of parotid lesions. The utility and impact of FNA on pre-operative assessment will be discussed. Surgical issues addressed include extracapsular dissection for parotid tumors, indications for neck dissection and the when to proceed with superficial or total parotidectomy.

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Controversies in the Surgical Management of Parotid Disease

David M. Cognetti, MDEdmund Pribitkin, MD

This course reviews several advanced surgical techniques used in the management of neoplastic and non-neoplastic parotid disorders. Emphasis is placed on the techniques and equipment used in new, innovative approaches.

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Corticosteroids: Know the Risks!

David M. Poetker, MD, MATodd T. Kingdom, MD

Using a didactic approach, the course reviews corticosteroid related lawsuits over the past decade, as well as discuss informed consent strategies to help inform the patient and protect the practitioner.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaphylaxis

M. Jennifer Derebery, MD

Anaphylaxis is on the rise, particularly with food allergies. This lecture reviews the diagnosis and offers an algorithm for treatment, as well as, how to instruct our patients on avoidance of this frightening event.

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NEW DVT: How, When, Why in Otolaryngology

Amy C. Hessel, MD MOC

This course on Deep Venous Thrombosis prevention and prophylaxis reviews the current evidence-based literature that is available on VTE; discussing the level of evidence and how the data can be applied to the otolaryngology population. It also discusses why the development of a reproducible treatment guideline is important to the otolaryngology practice in regards to documentation and prevention.

1:CME

MOC

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ENT Boot Camp: On-boarding New Residents with Simulation

Sonya Malekzadeh, MDKelly M. Malloy, MDEllen S. Deutsch, MD

“Boot Camps” allow residents to participate in focused, intense simulated experiences designed to facilitate their safe entry into patient care. This course describes the principles and structure used to develop an “ENT Boot Camp,” including examples from our experiences.

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General Exam of the Nose

Rakesh Chandra, MDSuman Golla, MD

This course provides a guide to performing a thorough nasal examination including obtaining information from the patient and performing internal and external nasal exams.

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General Otolaryngology

50 test questions related to General Otolaryngology. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

3:CME

NEW General Otolaryngology Review Course

Karen T. Pitman, MD MOC

This course provides a concise review of general otolaryngology topics to use as a starting point in preparing for the recertification examination (MOC Part III). Faculty uses a combination of didactic and case-based formats to cover essential content areas including adult neck mass, OSA, oral pathology, salivary gland disorders, management of acute facial paralysis, allergy overview, and emergencies.

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Geriatric Otolaryngology

Robert T. SataloffMichael M. Johns IIIKaren M. Kost

A burgeoning elderly population has led to a great increase in the number of geriatric otolaryngology patients, and a comprehensive reference on the specialty will be invaluable in optimizing patient care. Its sections cover such topics as age-related hearing loss, regenerative therapies for SHL, cochlear implantation, tinnitus, dizziness and vestibular-loss, sinonasal disease, taste and smell, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, sleep disturbance, cutaneous malignancies, and neuropsychology.

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Impact of Human Evolution on Certain ENT Diseases & Disorders of Children

Charles D. Bluestone, MD

This course specifically addresses the impact of human evolution on ENT disorders in children including pathogenesis and important management decisions of these disorders based on the human evolution impact.

1:CME

Management of Allergy Emergencies and Anaphylaxis

John H. Krouse, MD, PhD

MOC

This course reviews the clinical fundamentals on the treatment of anaphylaxis, including recognition, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of anaphylaxis in the clinical setting. It will examine risk factors that increase the likelihood of a patient experiencing an anaphylactic episode. In addition, it will provide clinical signs and symptoms that will help differentiate anaphylaxis from other patient responses with which it might be confused (e.g., vasovagal episodes).

1:CME

Non-otologic Sources of Otalgia

Miguel Valdez, PA-C

The source of ear pain can be an enigma, with ominous consequences if left undiagnosed. This lecture reviews the differential diagnosis, and appropriate evaluation, to arrive at the answer to this often perplexing symptom.

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Otolaryngology Lifelong Learning Manual

Editor: The Education Steering

Committee

In response to the recent advances in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, this manual contains substantial revisions and additions to the content carried forward from the first edition. The chapters have been restructured to cover topics by specialty area, Business of Medicine, Clinical Fundamentals, General Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology, Otology and Neurotology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Rhinology and Allergy, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Trauma.

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Pain Management in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

John C. Sok, MD, PhD Christopher L. Oliver, MD

The course is based on JACHO guidelines and subdivided into four subtopics: 1. The mechanisms of postoperative Pain potentiation; 2. Why control postoperative Pain; 3. Opioids and other medications of today and tomorrow; 4. Pain in the Head & Neck surgical patient.

1:CME

Primary Care Otolaryngology

The General Otolaryngology Education Committee

A concise, yet informative handbook on otolaryngology for medical students and allied health professionals. This eBook is designed to teach the basics of otolaryngology. Sections include information about ENT emergencies, otitis media, hearing loss, dizziness, facial nerve paralysis, nasal obstruction and sinusitis, allergy, maxillofacial trauma, facial plastic surgery, salivary gland disease, thyroid, head and neck and skin cancers, and pediatric otolaryngology.

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Quality and Safety in Surgery: How to Become a Better Surgeon

Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA

This course specifically addresses improving patient quality and safety through improved surgical skills in line with new healthcare quality improvement initiatives including high reliability organizations, the tenets of system science, and quality improvement initiatives.

1:CME

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomas 2014: An Update for the General Otolaryngologist

Craig S. Derkay, MDPaolo M. Campisi, MSc, MD,

FRCSC

The purpose of this course is to provide an update for the practicing otolaryngologist on the management of patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. This course addresses voice outcomes, the benefits of HPV vaccination, and results from clinical trials. A practical approach to managing difficult patients is addressed.

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Resident Manual of Trauma to the Face, Head and Neck

Editors: G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH,

MABEJoseph A. Brennan, MD, Colonel,

MC, USAF

The Foundation has developed this manual for resident physicians on the urgent and emergent care of traumatic injuries to the face, head, and neck. Sections include patient assessment, treating traumas, such as facial, head and neck, upper facial, midfacial, mandibular, temporal bone, penetrating and blunt neck, and laryngeal.

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Secrets of Canalith Repositioning in 20 Minutes

John Li, MD

This course explores the more advanced concepts of cupulolithiases and anterior and horizontal canal involvement. If you take the time to sort out the jumble of nystagmus features and distinguish left versus right, geotropic versus a geotropic, stronger versus weaker, rotational versus horizontal... you will succeed.

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NEW Skin Cancer in the Elderly: Clinical and Ethical Issues

Susan D. McCammon, MD

The presentation of an advanced stage of skin cancer in an elderly patient poses clinical, ethical, and communication challenges. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for these cancers, but elderly patients, their families, and their other providers may have unrealistic expectations, being either overly optimistic or overly pessimistic about surgical risk. This panel will help differentiate the elderly patient for whom aggressive surgical management is appropriate from the frail elderly patient for whom surgical management is risky.

1:CME

Social Media and Medicine

Rodney Lusk, MD

This course specifically addresses the scope and role of social media in medicine and how both healthcare providers and patients can effectively use it to improve patient outcomes including patients’ use of social media, how to use it to communicate and educate patients, and how to research social media sites for physicians and hospitals.

1:CME

The Addicted Surgeon

Peter Sargent Roland, MD

MOC

Five to ten percent of surgeons suffer from chemical dependency. It will benefit patients, our profession and AAO-HNS membership if these surgeons can be identified early and helped to recovery.

1:CME

MOC

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NEW Treatment of Anaphylaxis

John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA MOC

This course reviews the clinical fundamentals on the treatment of anaphylaxis, including recognition, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of anaphylaxis in the clinical setting. It will examine risk factors that increase the likelihood of a patient experiencing an anaphylactic episode. In addition, it will provide clinical signs and symptoms that will help differentiate anaphylaxis from other patient responses with which it might be confused (e.g., vasovagal episodes).

1:CME

NEW Universal Precautions for the Otolaryngologist

Peggy E. Kelley, MD MOC

This course covers the ever increasingly important topic of Universal Precautions. It addresses the difference in actual knowledge about infection prevention and the regulations with which we all are required to be in compliance.

1:CME

Venous Thromboembolism: Impact of Prevention in Otoaryngology-HNS MOC

Amy Clark Hessel, MD

This course reviews the current evidence-based literature that is available on VTE, discuss the level of evidence and how the data can be applied to the otolaryngology population, identify what risks predispose to this preventable condition, and discuss why the development of a reproducible treatment guideline is important.

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Worldwide OtoLaryngology Humanitarian Missions: Second Edition

Mark Boston, Col, USAF, MC, FSDrew M. Horlbeck, MDDavid S. Parsons, MD

This course provides the framework of how to prepare for a successful humanitarian otolaryngology medical mission. Equipment needs, international relations, patient needs by geographic location, funding requirements and sources, travel recommendations, documents, and precautions and restrictions are addressed.

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HEAD AND NECK SURGERYCOURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

Adult With A Neck Mass

Michael G. Moore, MDThis course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 32-year old man who presents with a right-sided neck mass. 5:CME

Avoiding Disaster in Thyroid Surgery: 5 Critical Principles

William S. Duke, MDDavid J. Terris, MD

Catastrophic complications occur infrequently in thyroid surgery, but can be devastating to the patient. This course helps the otolaryngologist pursue a safe thyroidectomy that minimizes the risks of five disastrous complications such as airway obstruction and death.

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Contemporary Management of Osteonecrosis

Neal Futran, MD, DMD

Osteonecrosis (ONJ) of the head and neck is a spectrum of bone damaging disease due to radiation therapy for malignancy or bisphosphonate use. This course discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities available to manage ONJ.

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NEW Contemporary Update on Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Ivan H. El-sayed, MD

Endoscopic approaches to the skull base are being used with increasing frequency in tertiary care centers and in community settings. This course clarifies the current status of endoscopic skull base surgery. The panelists review surgical techniques, contemporary surgical outcomes for paranasal sinus and spheno-clival cancers, disease-specific approaches, and quality of life after endoscopic surgery.

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Current Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer

Bradley Schiff, MDRichard V. Smith, MD

This course gives a comprehensive overview of the current management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCCA). Special emphasis is placed on areas of recent change or controversy such as the increasing role of HPV in the development of OPSCCA.

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HEAD AND NECK SURGERY (CONTINUED)COURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

NEW Current Treatment of Lymphatic Malformations

Charles Hughes, MD

Current head and neck lymphatic malformation management is evolving in an effort to measure and improve outcomes using emerging treatments. These head and neck lesions often present significant treatment challenges to the pediatric otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon, who must try and preserve function while reducing the malformation’s disfiguring sequelae.

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NEW Discussing HPV-Head and Neck Cancer: Diagnosis and Beyond

Carole Fakhry, MDChristine Gourin, MD

This course helps otolaryngologists discuss the emerging role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck cancer (HNC) and handle common questions that arise when discussing the diagnosis of HPV-associated HNC.

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Endoscopic and Robotic Thyroid Surgery: Second Edition

David J. Terris, MD

Photographic and videographic documentation are used to describe three specific approaches. One relies on endoscopes to accomplish thyroidectomy through a ¾ inch incision; the second is minimally invasive non-endoscopic thyroidectomy; the third uses robotic technology to facilitate a remote access approach to thyroidectomy.

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Everything You Ever (and Never) Need to Know About Salivary Glands

Midge Price, PA-C

Salivary gland disorders present in patients of all ages, and represent both benign and malignant processes. This lecture reviews anatomy and takes a systematic approach to the workup and treatment of salivary gland disease.

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Evidenced-Based Approach to Treating Oral Cancer

Neil D. Gross, MDDennis H. Kraus, MD

This course focuses on an evidence-based review of the literature guiding contemporary management of OCSCC including induction therapy, the use of novel biologic therapies, as well as, conventional treatment regimens.

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NEW Evidenced-based Approach to Treating Oral Cavity Cancer, 2015 Update

Neil Gross, MDDennis Kraus, MD

This course focuses on an evidence-based review of the literature guiding contemporary management of OCSCC including induction therapy, the use of novel biologic therapies, as well as conventional treatment regimens. The course also reviews current evidence for the application of new technologies

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Head and Neck Surgery

50 test questions related to Head and Neck Surgery. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

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NEW Head and Neck Surgery Review Course

Richard V. Smith, MD MOC

This course provides a concise review of select head and neck surgery topics that will provide attendees a starting point in preparing for the recertification examination (MOC Part III). Faculty uses a combination of didactic and case-based formats to cover essential content areas including the medical aspects of thyroid and parathyroid disease, complications of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, the adult neck mass, and the work-up and management of a parotid mass.

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HPV and Head and Neck Cancer

Benoit Gosselin, MD

Head and neck cancer most commonly is of the squamous cell carcinoma type (HNSCC), and includes cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, sinonasal tract, and nasopharynx. This course introduces the learner to a clinical scenario outlining various aspects of the presentation and clinical findings in a patient with an HPV-related squamous cell cancer.

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Human Papilloma Virus: What the Clinician Should Know 2013 Highlights

Eric M. Genden, MD

Human papilloma virus-related oropharyngeal cancer has reached epidemic proportions. The aim of this course is to familiarize the clinician with the risk factors for HPV-malignancy, screening techniques, and management options. Further, the aim is to understand the differences between HPV negative and HPV-positive disease with regard to treatment options and prognosis.

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Lessons I Have Learned as a Parathyroid Surgeon

Brendan C. Stack, Jr., MD

There have been many advances in parathyroid surgery over the past two decades driven by pre-operative imaging, intraoperative hormone testing, and small incisions with limited dissections. This course highlights almost two decades of experience of the instructor with parathyroid surgery that has paralleled the advances in this area of surgery.

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Management of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury in Thyroid Surgery

Edmund Pribitkin, MDJoseph R. Spiegel, MD

This course reviews the latest principles in the management of laryngeal nerve (RLN or SLN) injury during thyroid and parathyroid surgery with the emphasis on treatment rather than prevention. The course also focuses on what to tell the patient regarding recovery and on medialization techniques.

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Minimally Invasive Salivary Endoscopy

Barry M. Schaitkin, MDRicardo L. Carrau, MDRohan R. Walvekar, MD

This course provides an insight into a relatively new procedure for minimally invasive management of non-neoplastic diseases of the major salivary gland. The course will provide an insight into the advantages of this advancement over current treatment methods and the feasibility of procedure for various indications.

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Neck Dissection

William R. Carrol, MDRamon M. Esclamado, MD

The purpose of this course is to update the practitioner on current indications and techniques of neck dissection. While the topic of neck dissection is old, indications and techniques continue to evolve, creating confusion. This course focuses on: pertinent anatomy, indications for neck dissection, technique of proper neck dissection and new developments in imaging and surgery.

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Neck Dissection for Thyroid Cancer: Second Edition

Brendan C. Stack, Jr., MD

When is it necessary to include a neck dissection in conjunction with thyroidectomy to comprehensively manage thyroid cancer? What levels of the neck should be dissected? When should the neck be dissected following previous thyroid surgery? Find out these answers and more.

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Non-Melanoma Cutaneous Malignancies

Neil D. Gross, MD

Skin cancers are the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States, with more than a million estimated new malignancies diagnosed each year. This is nearly equivalent to the number of all other cancers diagnosed in the United States annually. This case will review risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies, for non-melanoma cutaneous malignancies

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Optimizing Success in Microvascular Reconstruction

Daniel Alam, MD

Free flaps have become the standard of care for reconstruction of complex head and neck defects. With widespread use, the success rates of this type of surgery have steadily increased but variability remains with flap survival varying from 90-99% in large series. This course investigates this research and provides results.

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Parathyroid Surgery: What Head and Neck Surgeons Need to Know

David J. Terris, MDGregory W. Randolph, MD

The management of hyperparathyroidism has undergone substantial change in the past 3 to 5 years. Advances in imaging, hormone monitoring and endoscopic techniques have altered the surgical approach, which in most cases is now a directed exploration. The participants will learn about the latest techniques of ultrasound and sestamibi localization, intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring and endoscopic surgery.

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Penetrating Neck Trauma: Lessons of War

Joseph Brennan, MD, COL, USAF

The course is a review of the treatment of head and neck trauma to include airway management, penetrating neck trauma, and management of soft tissue and boney facial injuries. Lessons learned from trauma experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan will be incorporated.

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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Update 2013

Craig Derkay, MD

This course specifically addresses recurrent respiratory papillomatosis causes, treatment, and prevention; prevention of oral cavity head and neck cancer in relation to HPV; and evaluation of adjuvant therapies when surgery fails.

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Sinonasal Malignancy: What Every Practitioner Should Know

Anand K. Devaiah, MDIvan H. El-Sayed, MD

Anterior skull base and sinonasal malignancies are important clinical entities for every practitioner to understand. This course educates the practitioner by covering relevant anatomy with an interactive presentation, pathology, treatment methods, and post-treatment management. Open and endoscopic surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other key concepts are discussed.

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Technical Considerations: CO2 Laser Cordectomy of Early Glottic Cancer

Marc J. Remacle, MD, PhDAbie Mendelsohn, MD

This course explains the practical issues surrounding laser cordotomy of early vocal fold cancers in order to help bring this important treatment modality into your practice. Topics to be discussed include preoperative patient discussions, operative setup, laser surgical technique, orienting pathology specimens, perioperative medications, immediate postoperative observation requirements, postoperative surveillance challenges, and long-term functional expectations.

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Temporal Bone Cancer

Paul Gidley, MD

This presentation demonstrates the author's experience with over 125 malignant tumors that involve the temporal bone. Topics explored include tumor staging, facial nerve management, soft tissue reconstruction, postoperative complications and long term follow-up results. The role of adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy is discussed in the multidisciplinary management of these difficult, complex and rare tumors.

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The Difficult Neck: Second Edition

Ashok Shaha, MD

Management of cervical metastasis with extensive disease requires detailed evaluation of the extent of the disease, carotid evaluation, and appropriate surgical technique to avoid major complications. The issues related to salvage surgery and metastatic disease in critical areas are discussed.

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"The Local Regional Surgical Management of Head & Neck Cutaneous Melanoma

Dennis H. Kraus, MD

At the completion of this course, the attendees should be able to recognize and effectively treat all the manifestations of BPPV as well as deal with the complications that may arise.

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The Management of Glottic Cancer in 2012: Second Edition

Richard V. Smith, MD

This course allows participants to determine which treatments, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, are appropriate for a given stage of glottic cancer. The course develops the evolution of therapy for larynx cancer, and focuses on transoral techniques, robotic and laser, of partial laryngectomy.

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The Management of Hemangiomas

Milton Waner MB.,B.Ch(Wits), FCS(SA), MD

New evidence has confirmed that hemangiomas are stem cell tumors. Our previously held beliefs are thus incorrect. With this in mind, we have developed a new set of guidelines for the management of these lesions.

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TNM Staging of Head and Neck Cancer and Neck Dissection Classification: Fourth Edition

Editors:Daniel G. Deschler, MDMichael G. Moore, MDRichard V. Smith, MD

Staging is the language essential to the proper and successful management of head and neck cancer patients. It is the core of diagnosis, treatment planning, application of therapeutics from multiple disciplines, recovery, follow-up, and scientific investigation. Sections of this publication include descriptions of oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, AJCC tumor staging by Site, definition of lymph node groups, and conceptual guidelines for neck dissection classification.

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AAO-HNSF The ENT Exam Episode 4: The Nasopharynx and Larynx Exam

This episode covers the essential parts of an examination of the nasopharynx and larynx. A thorough review of the anatomy of the nasopharynx and larynx is provided. In addition, normal variances and common abnormalities found in these areas are illustrated.

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NEW Bedside Tracheotomy: From Program to Practice

Bradley Schiff, MD

This course discusses the advantages and logistics of setting up an open bedside tracheotomy program and a tracheotomy education program. 1:CME

Building a Busy Laryngology Practice

Albert L. Merati, MDC. Blake Simpson, MD

In this course, two clinicians, with a combined 25 years of clinical Laryngology practice at several varied locations, present both pearls and pitfalls in program and practice building in Laryngology.

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Chronic Cough

Mona Abaza, MDCatherine R. Lintzenich, MD

Cough is one of the most common complaints for which Americans seek medical care. In this module, common components of chronic cough are examined and reviewed.

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Chronic Cough: Hacking Up a Treatment Algorithm

Thomas L. Carroll, MD

Chronic Cough (CC) is often treated in a trial and error fashion by different specialists. This course offers a more unifying understanding of the workup and treatment of CC through a joint presentation by a laryngologist and speech and language pathologist.

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Endoscopic Microsurgical Techniques for Laryngeal Disease

Mark S. Courey, MDKatherine C. Yung, MD

This course trains participants in contemporary endoscopic microsurgical techniques for laryngeal disease. These techniques, which are based on an understanding of laryngeal pathophysiology, are relevant to clinical practice as they correlate with greater reliability and improvements in surgical outcomes.

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Laryngology & Brochoesophagology

50 test questions related to Laryngology & Brochoesophagology. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

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NEW Laryngology/Bronchoesophagology Review Course MOC

Catherine R. Lintzenich, MD

This course provides a comprehensive review of topics in the field of Laryngology/Bronchoesophagology with emphasis on multiple choice questions/answers that might be useful in exam settings. This review course reviews Laryngology/Bronchoesophagology topics with roughly equal emphasis on Data Gathering/Interpretation, Differential diagnosis/Diagnosis, and Management.

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Office Dysphagia Consult: Diagnosis, Management, and Coding

Jonathan E. Aviv, MD

This course provides a basic diagnosis and treatment algorithm that can apply to almost all patients with a swallowing complaint that come into your office. Using a didactic method, office-based procedures and their coding, such as FEESST, TNE and TFL biopsy are discussed.

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NEW Practical Biomechanics for Surgery of Unilateral Fold Paralysis

Sid Khosla, MD, MS

Many widely held concepts about laryngeal function are outdated; with the aid of video and interactive diagrams, well understood and even not-so-well-understood areas of voice production and vocal efficiency are reviewed. Using biomechanical principles, controversial topics in the treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis obstruction are discussed.

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Recognizing Neurological Voice Problems

Phillip C. Song, MD

The objective of the course is to present a variety of different neurological voice disorders and introduce a treatment algorithm when facing a particularly challenging vocal problem. These disorders are difficult because oftentimes the laryngeal anatomy is normal. The practitioner must then learn to recognize specific voice and speech patterns and evaluate the function of the larynx in a variety of tasks.

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Reflux

Catherine R. Lintzenich, MDJames David Garnett, MD

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to the backflow of gastric contents into the pharynx, causing symptoms in the upper aerodigestive tract. LPR has some similarities with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but LPR and GERD are distinct entities. The diagnosis and treatment of LPR are distinctly different from GERD, as demonstrated in this case-based course.

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NEW State of the Art: Drug-Induced Sedated Endoscopy for OSA

B. Tucker Woodson, MD

Airway assessment for sleep apnea is confounded by effects of sleep and wake. Drug induced sedated endoscopy (DISE) is an evolving technology that allows for a more complex and dynamic evaluation of the upper airway. This course addresses issues of anesthesia, pediatric airway, and methods of airway assessment to improve the learners’ knowledge and expertise on the technique.

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NEW Take the DISE Challenge!

Norman R. Friedman, MD

Drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a novel technique to identify sites of anatomical obstruction that may be amenable to surgery. Although the technical aspect of the procedure is straight forward, the interpretation and management is not.

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The Difficult Adult Airway: Captaining the Ship

David M. Cognetti, MDMaurtis Boon, MD

Otolaryngologists are uniquely skilled for the management of the adult difficult airway. As such, we should be prepared to handle all aspects of airway management. The goal of this course is to help participants prevent and resolve difficult airway situations.

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Upper Airway Obstruction - Obstructing Laryngeal Cancer

Kevin Fung, MDRebecca Zener, MD

This course reviews the approach, workup and acute management of the adult patient presenting with upper airway obstruction.

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Vocal Fold Paralysis Diagnosis and Treatment

Steve Feinberg, MD

This lecture compares vocal fold paresis and paralysis to help the practitioner sort out the appropriate evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of this common issue.

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Vestibular Patients

David R. Friedland, MD, PhD

This course details an evidence-based triage system to more efficiently and effectively care for patients with complaints of dizziness, demonstrate the use of a vestibular patient intake questionnaire to support decision making as to testing, therapy, and other specialty referrals, and provide clinical care pathway algorithms to most efficiently evaluate and care for vestibular patients.

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Balance Problems in the Elderly

Stephen J. Wetmore, MD, MBADavid E. Eibling, MD, Col. (Ret.)Kim Gottshall, PhD, PT, ATC,

USAR

This course teaches the otolaryngologist how to diagnose and treat the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance in the elderly including ataxia of the elderly, BPPV, cerebrovascular disease, and the affects of polypharmacy. Videos will used to describe a multidisciplinary approach incorporating the skills of a physical therapist.

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Meniere or Migraine: Similarities, Differences, Treatments

Jack J. Wazen, MD

Meniere's disease continues to be subject to misinterpretation, confusion, and misdiagnosis, particularly as migraine related vertigo is becoming more frequently diagnosed. The purpose of this course is to review the basic criteria for diagnosing Meniere's vs. Migraine.

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The Ten-Minute Exam of The Dizzy Patient

Joel A. Goebel, MD, FRCS

This course teaches a practical, yet complete 'Ten-Minute' examination of the dizzy patient for the busy practitioner. It displays the exam with a live demonstration and uses case studies to show how a complete history and examination is invaluable for making an accurate diagnosis and offering optimal treatment of the challenging dizzy patient.

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AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's Palsy

Lisa E. Ishii, MD, MHSReginald F. Baugh, MDStephanie L. Jones

This course highlights key recommendations from the new AAO-HNS Clinical Practice Guideline on Bell's Palsy. The guideline seeks to improve the quality of and reduce variation in the care Bell's palsy patients receive.

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AAO-HNSF The ENT Exam Episode 1: The Ear Exam

This episode covers the essential parts of an ear examination. It begins with a review of ear anatomy and continues with a discussion of normal variances and common abnormalities. Detailed images of numerous ear conditions are provided.

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Adult With Dizziness

Dan Sdrulla, MD, PhDThis course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 55-year old woman who presents with recent-onset severe vertigo. 5:CME

Adult with Otitis Media Due to MRSA

Cristina Baldassari, MD

This course outlines how to identify community acquired MRSA in adults presenting with chronic otorrhea and discusses appropriate treatment strategies in adult patients presenting with chronic otorrhea caused by community-acquired MRSA.

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Adult with Single-Sided Hearing Loss

Marc L. Bennet, MD

This course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 37-year old woman with a 3-year history of right-sided hearing loss. 5:CME

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Management

Thierry Morlet, PhDDale Tylor, MDLinda Hood, PhDRobert O'Reilly, MD

Auditory neuropathy/auditory dys-synchrony (AN/AD) is an important variety of hearing loss that may affect up to 10% of patients with abnormal hearing screening. It is vital that otolaryngologists, audiologists, and anyone involved with the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss be familiar with this entity as conventional habilitation for hearing loss may be ineffective.

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Cochlear Reimplantation: Signs, Symptoms, Issues and Results

J. Thomas Roland Jr., MDSusan B. Waltzman, PhD

This course gives a detailed overview of the diagnosis and management of device failures, surgical technique for successful reimplantation and results of reimplantation. The experience of one of the largest cochlear implant centers is reviewed.

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Current Trends in the Management of SSHL

David S. Haynes, MDGeorge B. Wanna, MD

The course covers different management techniques in the literature and compares them with current treatment. The course discusses the weakness in the design of the old studies that is still used as reference for current management and the need for well designed prospective randomized clinical trials.

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Differential Diagnosis and Management of Conductive Hearing Loss

Harrison Lin, MD

Hearing loss is a common problem for patients, who often presume nothing can be done about it. The proper evaluation can lead to a diagnosis that may be amenable to surgical intervention. This lecture reveals a sensible approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of conductive hearing loss.

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Electrophysiology and Tinnitus

Abraham Shulman, MDMichael E. Hoffer, MD, Captain,

MC, USNTobias Kleinjung, MDCarlos Augusto Oliveira, MD,

PhDLeslie S. Prichep, PhD

This course initially reviews the past and present experience with electrophysiologic markers for tinnitus of cochleovestibular function. Second, the focus is on two methods of objectification for the identification of electrophysiologic markers of tinnitus in brains.

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Evaluating and Managing Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome

Daniel J. Lee, MDAnthony Mikulec, MD

This course provides otolaryngologists with the knowledge to diagnose and treat patients with superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS). Emphasis is placed on diagnostic work up and specific surgical techniques for SCD repair.

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Evaluation and Management of Congenital Aural Atresia 2013 Highlights

Bradley W. Kesser, MD

This course addresses audiological, anatomical/radiographic, and surgical issues surrounding aural atresia. Course participants learn how to choose appropriate candidates for atresia surgery and learn, in a step-by-step fashion using intraoperative video, the finer points of atresia surgery.

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Medial vs. Lateral Graft

Roberto A. Cueva, MDRick A. Friedman, MD, PhD

General otolaryngologists are doing less ear surgery. This course seeks to reinforce specifics of different tympanoplasty techniques and give tips for increasing tympanoplasty success rates regardless of technique chosen.

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Otology and Neurotology

50 test questions related to Otology and Neurotology. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

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NEW Otology/Neurotology Review Course MOC

Adrien A. Eshraghi, MD, MS

This course is designed to provide practicing general otolaryngologists with the most useful update in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with otology complaints. This course will focus to prepare the attendee for the Maintenance Of Certification (MOC) exam of American Board of otolaryngology. Four expert otologists and neurotologists will present the current state of the art in the following areas: Physiology of hearing and balance, audiology and hearing amplification devices, hearing loss and tinnitus, infection of ear and temporal bone, vestibular pathology and facial nerve disorders.

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Otoscopy Cholesteatoma Part I

Dan Kirse, MD

This course helps the PCP to be familiar with the variety of ways that a patient with a cholesteatoma can present and either be prepared to make the diagnosis of a cholesteatoma or direct the patient with suspicious symptoms to an Otolaryngologist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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Otoscopy Cholesteatoma Part II

Dan Kirse, MD

This course helps the PCP to be familiar with the variety of ways that a patient with a cholesteatoma can present and either be prepared to make the diagnosis of a cholesteatoma or direct the patient with suspicious symptoms to an Otolaryngologist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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NEW Regeneration Medicine for Inner Ear Diseases

Juichi Ito, MD, PhD

This course provides new strategies for treatment of inner ear diseases. Cell transplantation therapy using ES cells or iPS cells are presented. New totally implantable biomaterial auditory epithelium are presented.

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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: An Otologic Emergency?: Second Edition

Sujana Chandrasekhar, MDJames E. Saunders, MD

This course helps the participant sift through the often-confusing data on SSNHL in order to understand the problem in an organized manner. The participant is able to develop their own 'game plan' of diagnostic and therapeutic intervention when confronted with this very frightened patient.

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Surgical Management of Eustachian Tube Disorders: Second Edition

Dennis S. Poe, MD, PhDRalph B. Metson, MD

This course presents recent developments in diagnostic methods, medical treatment, and updates in research on surgical therapy for chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction. Endoscopic identification of pathology and pathophysiology within the cartilaginous Eustachian tube 'valve' will be discussed in detail using slow-motion video techniques along with appropriate medical/surgical therapy.

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Tinnitus: New Frontiers in Radiology and Brain Imaging

Abraham Shulman, MDMichael E. Hoffer, MDBarbara Goldstein, PhDJennifer R. Melcher, PhDSusan M. Bower, PhDDirk de Ridder, MD, PhDArnold M. Strashun, MD

In this lecture we call on experts from radiology and imaging modalities to examine the very latest imaging modalities as they apply to tinnitus. Topics to be covered include fMRI, MEG, nuclear medicine, and emerging imaging technologies. The lessons learned from this lecture have a practical application for all of those who diagnose and treat tinnitus.

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Tympanoplasty/Ossicular Reconstruction: Some Novel Ideas? 2014 Highlights

Michael D. Seidman, MDEric M. Kraus, MD, MS

This course introduces novel techniques to help make the general otolaryngologist and the otologist more efficient and effective at OCR. The techniques presented will help improve surgical and hearing outcomes for patients. The course demonstrates, through recorded video procedures, how to achieve air bone gaps to within 10-15 dB in most cases.

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PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGYCOURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

An Introduction to VPI: Assessment and Management

J. Paul Willging, MDKathleen Cy Sie, MDAnn W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLPSara Kinter, MA, CCC-SLP

This course provides an understanding of VPI, its etiology and appropriate treatment. A speech language pathologist provides the knowledge base needed to recognize resonance problems. Surgeons provide insight into the selection of patients and explanations of surgical procedures to correct VPI.

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Caustic and Disc Battery Ingestions in Children

Dan Kirse, MD

This course specifically addresses the pathophysiology, evaluation, management, and complications of caustic ingestions in children including the pathophysiology of injury, use of an algorithm for endoscopic evaluation and management, and special considerations and complications with caustic ingestion or disk battery ingestion.

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Child with Recurrent Throat Pain and Fever

Anita Jeyakumar, MD, MS

This course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 6-year old Caucasian male who presents with recurrent throat pain and fever. He has had about 12 similar episodes in the last year.

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: Second Edition

Fuad M. Baroody, MDHassan H. Ramadan, MD, MSc

CRS in children is a significant health problem. This course helps the learner recognize the disease entity in children and be aware of the subtle differences between adult and pediatric CRS. This will have an impact on treatment and surgical management.

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Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis in Children

Hasan H. Ramadan, MD, MSc

This course specifically addresses diagnosis and management of complications of pediatric acute sinusitis and rhinosinusitis. 1:CME

Diagnosis and Management of Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations

Gresham T. Richter, MD

This course specifically addresses hemangiomas and vascular malformations of the head, neck, and aerodigestive tract; how to treat infantile hemangiomas using medical, surgical and laser therapy; management of simple and complex malformations using surgical and intraoperative techniques; and the pros and cons of the various treatment options.

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Differences in Managing Pediatric Thyroid Nodules/Cancer

Andrew J. Bauer, MDKen Kazahaya, MD, MBA

Although less common than in adults, children and adolescents develop thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Proper surgical approach, individualized based on risk and pre-operative staging, performed by experienced surgeons in a pediatric specific environment, is essential in our efforts to optimize care and reduce morbidity of therapy.

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Down Syndrome: Otolaryngologic Manifestations

Sally Shott, MD

This course specifically addresses otolaryngologic manifestations with Down syndrome as described in the current American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for appropriate care of ENT problems in children with Down syndrome including special equipment for ear examinations in small children; special medical problems when operating on Down syndrome patients; and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in these patients.

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Evaluation and Management of Congenital Aural Atresia 2014 Highlights

Bradley W. Kesser, MD

This course addresses audiological, anatomical/radiographic, and surgical issues surrounding aural atresia. Participants learn how to choose appropriate candidates for atresia surgery and learn, in a step-by-step fashion using intraoperative video, the finer points of atresia surgery.

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Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract Foreign Bodies

Jeffrey P. Simons, MD

History and physical examination, radiologic studies, and endoscopic techniques for managing foreign bodies are reviewed. Otolaryngologists' role in the prevention of foreign body ingestion and aspiration is emphasized.

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Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Neck Masses

Shelby Leuin, MD

In adults, 80% of neck masses are neoplastic and 80% of these are malignant. In children, 90% of neck masses are benign. It is important to be able to correctly identify the differential diagnosis and presentation of a neck mass in a pediatric patient and to understand the indications for selecting the appropriate imaging modality.

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Evaluation of Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Marci M. Lesperance, MD

This course specifically addresses the genetics behind pediatric sensorineural hearing loss and the related current clinical practice guidelines including the literature on genetic testing and syndromes, inheritance patters of hereditary deafness, phenotype-genotype correlations in hearing pediatric hearing loss, and risk indicators for late onset SNHL.

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Feeding and Swallowing Disorder: Evaluation & Management

Reza Rahbar, MD

This course specifically addresses feeding and swallowing disorders diagnosis, evaluation, and management including aspiration evaluation and both medical and surgical options.

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Genetics and Pediatric Otolaryngology: 2014 Update

J. Christopher Post, MD, PhD, MSS

This course specifically addresses the latest findings related to genetics and certain pediatric otolaryngology disorders and the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research including modes of genetic transmission, role of genetics in hearing loss, craniofacial abnormalities, and otitis media, role of epigenetics, and the influence of all genomes in the microbiome.

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Head and Neck Masses in the Pediatric Population

John Maddalozzo, MD, DABMA

This course specifically addresses the basics of pediatric head and neck masses including the assessment of adenopathy, use of lymph node biopsy, congenital lesions of the head and neck, and the embryology of congenital lesions.

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Management of Pediatric Vocal Fold Immobility

Karen B. Zur, MD

This course specifically addresses pediatric vocal fold immobility evaluation and management including challenges with pediatric vs. adults evaluations of voice disorders, management options available for pediatric dysphonia secondary to unilateral vocal fold immobility and recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation.

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Neonate with Stridor

Romaine Fitzgerald Johnson, MD, MPH

This course specifically addresses the diagnosis and management of a 2-day old neonate with noisy breathing. 5:CME

Orbital Complications of Rhinosinusitis in Children

Patricia Yoon, MDJason May, MD

Rhinosinusitis is the most common cause of orbital infections in children and orbital subperiosteal abscess is the most common complication of acute sinusitis. This interactive case module will provide an algorithm for the evaluation and management of a child with suspected orbital spread of acute rhinosinusitis.

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Otitis Media Update

Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH

This course specifically provides an update on new clinical practice guidelines for otitis media with effusion in children including evaluation of current management, use of the guidelines for treatment, and tympanostomy tube placement and care.

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Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract Foreign Bodies

Patrick C. Barth, MDJames W. Schroeder, Jr., MDJeffrey P. Simons, MD

This case-based course focuses on foreign body aspiration or ingestion in children. The most common age group affected is between one and five years old. A careful history and physical examination can help lead to the diagnosis.

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Pediatric Dysphagia: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Deepak Mehta, FRCS, DLOJ. Paul Willging, MDDavid R. White, MDJeffrey P. Simons, MD

This course explains the normal and abnormal pediatric swallowing process. The state of the art workup of dysphagia in children is discussed, including various diagnostic studies. The role of the otolaryngologist in surgical and nonsurgical interventions is highlighted.

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Pediatric Hearing Loss: What Causes It and What to Do?

Margaret A. Kenna, MD, MPHDaniel Choo, MDJohn H. Grienwald, MD

The focus of this course is on verification of sensorineural hearing loss, including auditory dyssynchrony in infants and children and subsequent use of history, genetic testing, CMV studies, and CT vs. MRI, in identifying a specific etiology. A diagnostic algorithm incorporating these cutting edge methods is presented.

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Pediatric Neck Abcess Due to MRSA

Cristina Baldassari, MD

This interactive case module teaches an algorithm for the evaluation of the child or adolescent patient with a neck mass. The cases review the differential diagnosis and common etiologies for a pediatric neck mass, discuss the role of adjunct studies including imaging, and suggest when referral to a specialist may be appropriate.

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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea What to do after T and A?

Charles M. Bower, MD

Obstructive sleep apnea persists in up to 30 percent of patients after tonsillectomy. Participants learn how to evaluate patients with residual OSA. The role of PSG is reviewed. A comprehensive review of medical and surgical options is presented.

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Pediatric Otolaryngology I

50 test questions related to Pediatric Otolaryngology. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

3:CME

Pediatric Otolaryngology II

50 test questions related to Pediatric Otolaryngology. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

3:CME

NEW Pediatric Otolaryngology Review MOCJeffrey P. Simons, MD

This course reviews several important topics in the field of pediatric otolaryngology. Topics include the evaluation of pediatric neck masses, the approach to infants and children with stridor and noisy breathing, pediatric adenotonsillar disease and sleep-disordered breathing, and the workup of hearing loss in the pediatric population. Middle ear disease including otitis media, Eustachian tube dysfunction, cholesteatoma, and related complications are also addressed.

2:CME

NEW Persistent OSA: An Evidence Based Approach to Treatment

Norman Friedman, MD

Persistent pediatric OSA is reported in one-third of children after adenotonsillectomy. This course will be an open forum and interactive discussion on the evidence-based management of residual pediatric OSA. A case presentation format will be used with an emphasis on treatment rather than the diagnosis. Clinical videos and imaging, including cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), are presented as it pertains to each case.

2:CME

Speech Assessment and Resonance Disorders

Kathleen C.Y. Sie, MD

This course specifically addresses speech assessment and resonance disorders commonly seen in children including components of sleep production, common speech disorders, and the spectrum of velopharyngeal dysfunction.

1:CME

Stertor, Stridor and Babies that Squeak A Practical Approach

Matthew T. Brigger, MD, MPHChristopher J. Hartnick, MD

This course provides the learner with a broad exposure to the evaluation and management of children referred for noisy breathing. Given the frequency that primary care providers refer children, particularly infants, for airway concerns; the primary goal of the course will be to present a framework to assess and manage this common scenario that often requires recommendations regarding the safety of a child's airway.

0.5:CME

Treatment of Pediatric Sialorrhea

Kenny H. Chan, MD

This course addresses both acute and chronic sialorrhea causes, both surgical and medical treatment options, and evaluation of the overall treatment regimen for chronic sialorrhea.

1:CME

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Tympanostomy Tubes: AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline


This course highlights key recommendations from the new AAO-HNS guideline on tympanostomy tubes, developed by a multidisciplinary panel using methodology consistent with current Institute of Medicine standards. Emphasis is placed on surgical indications (otitis media with effusion and recurrent acute otitis media), caregiver education, management of tube otorrhea, use of water precautions, and special considerations for children who are at risk for developmental delays.

0.5:CME

Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children

Judith E.C. Lieu, MD, MSPH

This course specifically addresses pediatric unilateral hearing loss including its quality of life, behavioral, and education consequences including auditory, speech-language, and education consequences, quality of life and behavioral consequences, etiology and work-up of children with unilateral hearing loss, and options for managements and parent counseling.

1:CME

What the Pediatric Otolaryngologist Needs to Know about Audiology – Principles and Procedures

Margaret A. Kenna, MD, MPH

This course specifically addresses what pediatric otolaryngologists need to know about audiology evaluations and interpretations in infants and children including age appropriate audiometric evaluations and amplification in infants and children as well as when to consider cochlear implantation.

1:CME

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NEW Cost-Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness in ENT

David S. Leonard, MD, MPH

This course introduces participants to the science that underlies comparative effectiveness, present recent cost- and comparative effectiveness literature in otolaryngology, and construct a cost-effectiveness analysis of an otolaryngologic issue of interest to the participants.

1:CME

NEW Clinical Outcome Measures/Evidence-based Medicine MOC

Michael G. Stewart, MD, MPH

This course reviews the clinical fundamentals of clinical outcomes measures and evidence-based medicine, research including instrument design, study design, and outcome instrument selection.

1:CME

Developing a Quality Control Program for Surgeons

Carl H. Snyderman, MD, MBAErin McKean, MD, MBA

This course introduces concepts related to quality in surgery with a focus on the individual surgeon. Reasons for developing a quality focus are highlighted and current regulatory trends are reviewed.

0.5:CME

E/M Coding and Documentation for Proper Reimbursement

Richard W. Waguespack, MDLawrence M. Simon, MD

This course shows proper document and code for Evaluation and Management Services and for common office based procedures, including correct use of modifiers and the role of NCCI edits. Participants will also gain insights into the transition to Electronic health records and the ICD-9 to ICD-10 conversion.

0.75:CME

Errors in Otolaryngology

Rahul Shah, MDBrian Nussenbaum, MD

This course demonstrates the importance of an effective M&M conference process toward supporting a proactive and preventative approach to patient safety and quality improvement both in your practice and your department.

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NEW Ethics and Professionalism

Roger D. Cole, MD MOC

Susan D. McCammon, MD

This course is presented in a 4 part lecture format. The first two parts emphasize clinical medical ethics by focusing on the moral foundation of informed consent and surrogated decision making and by stressing their practical applications in the clinical settings. The second two presentations will emphasize professionalism in Otolaryngology by using the standards of ethical conduct for Expert Witness Guidelines and Gender Equity in the Workplace as developed by the AAO-HNS/F.

1:CME

Health Care Reform: the ACA, a Primer for the Otolaryngologist

Jerome W. Thompson, MD, MBA

This course clarifies the Healthcare Reform law, including how ACOS (accountable care organizations) and exchanges will become a major part of medical practice. Physicians need to clearly understand what these organization are and how to effectively deal with them.

0.5:CME

HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): What it Means for You

Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA

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This course covers HIPAA, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule. 1:CME

How to Interpret and Prepare a High Quality Systematic Review

Martin J. Burton, DM, FRCS

This course discusses why quality systematic reviews are an integral part of evidence-based practice. The ability to locate, appraise and synthesize evidence from primary research material will enhance clinical practice and the quality of care delivery.

0.5:CME

Insurance 101

Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA

This course introduces providers to the specifics of health insurance policies that are currently in effect and the requirements of providers to comply with requirements of prior authorization, medical necessity documentation and understanding benefit design.

0.75:CME

NEW Integration of Quality and Safety into Otolaryngology

Amy Clark Hessel, MD MOC

In this Quality and Safety Monitoring course, quality of care is defined and the history of the quality movement is introduced. As well as, why measuring quality is necessary in medicine, and how it can be implemented in a busy ENT practice. Examples of how process improvement projects can be introduced into the work flow in order to institute change in practice that reduce variability, improve efficiency and patient satisfaction, and reduce costs are demonstrated.

1:CME

Integration of Quality Improvement & Safety Monitoring into Surgical Practice

Amy Clark Hessel, MD

This course discusses why measuring quality is necessary in medicine. It also provides examples of how process improvement projects can be introduced into the work flow in order to institute change in practice that reduce variability, improve efficiency and patient satisfaction, and reduce cost.

1:CME

Medicolegal Issues for ENTs: Top 10 Concerns

Ankit Patel, MD BSWinston C. Vaughan, MDThomas E. Still, Esq.

This course re-familiarizes physicians with the medicolegal system and reviews several important features of minimizing medicolegal risk. Using case presentations illustrating good and bad examples of how physicians handled difficult situations including actual case examples, it will discuss the pearls and pitfalls of managing cases.

0.5:CME

Practice Management

50 test questions related to Practice Management. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

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NEW AAO-HNSF CCS Septoplasty with or Without Inferior Turbinoplasty

Joseph Han, MD

The Lecture consists of a panel discussion on the AAO-HNS developed clinical consensus statement (CCS) on Septoplasty with or without Inferior Turbinoplasty. While current calculations for cost or incidence are unavailable, estimates indicate that $5 billion is spent on medications to treat nasal obstruction and an additional $60 million is spent on surgical therapy. CCS’s reflect the views of an expert panel who carefully examine and discuss the available evidence to produce a consensus document. The panel highlights those statements that they are able to reach consensus on, and highlight the existing evidence and future research needs.

1.5:CME

AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis

Michael D. Seidman, MDSandra Y. Lin, MDRichard K. Gurgel, MDSeth R. Schwartz, MD, MPH

Allergic Rhinitis is a worldwide health problem affecting 30 to 60 million people in the United States annually, including up to 30% of adults and as many as 40% of children. The multidisciplinary, AAO-HNSF-developed Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis, is presented.

0.5:CME

NEW AAO-HNSF CPG Adult Sinusitis Update


This presentation highlights key recommendations from the AAO-HNSF clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis, published as a supplement to the April 2015 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal. The guideline is an update of the 2004 adult sinusitis guideline developed by the AAO-HNSF. New recommendations include extending watchful waiting as initial management for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS), prescribing amoxicillin with or without clavulanate as initial therapy for ABRS, using topical intranasal therapy (saline irrigations, corticosteroids) for chronic rhinosinusitis, and not using topical or systemic antifungal agents for treating chronic rhinosinusitis.

2:CME

NEW AAO-HNSF CPG Otitis Media with Effusion Update


This presentation highlights key recommendations from the AAO-HNSF clinical practice guideline on otitis media with effusion (OME), published as a supplement to the February 2016 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal. The guideline is an update of the 2004 OME guideline developed by the AAO-HNSF, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. New recommendations are presented for managing OME in children who fail a newborn hearing screen, evaluating at-risk children for OME, and surgical indications for adenoidectomy.

1.5:CME

AAO-HNSF The ENT Exam Episode 3: The Face and Nose Exam

This episode covers the essential parts of an examination of the face and nose. A thorough review of the anatomy of the face and of the interior and exterior aspects of the nose is provided. In addition, normal variances and common abnormalities found in these areas are illustrated.

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Adult with Epiphora

R. Peter Manes, MDThis course specifically addresses the diagnosis and management of a 52-year old female epiphora who presents to your office. 5:CME

Adult with Epistaxis

David M. Poetker, MD, MA

This course specifically addresses the evaluation and management of a 67-year old male who comes to your office with a many-week history of recurring, brisk nosebleeds.

5:CME

Adult With Recurrent Rhinorrhea

Felix W. K. Chu, MDThis course specifically addresses management of a 65-year old female with recurrent left-sided rhinorrhea. 5:CME


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Allergic Rhinitis

Robert Naclerio, MD

This course specifically addresses the symptoms, comorbidities, and treatment of pediatric allergic rhinitis including the inflammatory cascade that leads to symptoms, comorbidities, current treatment effects on the pathophysiology, and recent FDA-approved treatments for allergic rhinitis.

1:CME

NEW Diagnosis and Management of Sinonasal Papillomas

Marilene B. Wang, MD

The purpose of this course is to comprehensively review the various subtypes of schneiderian papillomas: exophytic, oncocytic, and inverted. The incidence, clinical presentation, and histopathological characteristics of each subtype are discussed.

1:CME

Finding the Hidden Parathyroid Adenoma

Eric M. Genden, MD

Parathyroid surgery can be challenging particularly when the adenoma is not localized. Understanding the preoperative and intraoperative tools available for localization can reduce morbidity, decrease surgical operative times, and improve outcomes. This course reviews a systematic approach to localization and surgery on patients with the non-localized parathyroid adenoma.

0.5:CME

Five New Landmarks to Make You a Better Sinus Surgeon: Second Edition

Ralph B. Metson, MD

This course presents five new landmarks to assist sinus surgeons as they navigate the maze of sinonasal anatomy: 1) the maxillary line, 2) the frontal OMC, 3) the sphenoethmoid angle, 4) the frontal wishbone, and 5) the Canary Island sign. Experience has demonstrated the usefulness of these structures.

0.5:CME

Medical Strategies for Treatment of Refractory Sinusitis

Pete S. Batra, MDDonald C. Lanza, MD, MSBradley F. Marple, MDSamer Fakhri, MD, FRCRC

Optimal evaluation and management of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis remains a clinical challenge. The focus of this course is to outline specific diagnostic evaluation and medical strategies, including systemic and topical antibiotic, antifungal, and steroid therapies that may prove effective in the management of this subset of recalcitrant patients.

0.75:CME

Minimally Invasive Pituitary Surgery (MIPS): Second Edition

Brent Senior, MDMatthew G. Ewend, MD

This course, presented by an otolaryngologist and neurosurgeon with extensive team experience at endoscopic approaches to the sella, illustrates the transnasal transsphenoidal approach to pituitary neoplasms with both photographs and video in a step-by-step format.

0.5:CME

Rhinology and Allergy

50 test questions related to Rhinology and Allergy. Every question is accompanied by an explanation of the correct answer with references for further reading and learning that allows users to gain a greater understanding of the topics.

3:CME

NEW Rhinology and Allergy Review Course

Brent A. Senior, MD MOC

This course provides a concise review of rhinology and allergy topics that provide attendees a starting point in preparing for the lifelong learning recertification examination. Faculty will use a combination of didactic and case-based formats to cover essential content including sinonasal anatomy, endoscopic sinus surgery, pathogenesis of sinusitis, evidence based treatment of sinusitis, benign sinonasal tumors, epistaxis, CSF leaks, immunology of allergy, evidence based treatment of allergy, and immunotherapy.

2:CME

Surgical Anatomy of the Paranasal Sinuses

Brent A. Senior, MD

Despite advances in the surgical management of the sinuses, the anatomy of this region for many, remains a 'black box'. This course focuses on basic and advanced understanding of paranasal sinus anatomy, enhancing the practitioners ability to perform endoscopic sinus procedures.

0.5:CME

Treatment of Sinusitis with Integrative East-West Medicine

Marilene B. Wang, MDChau T. Nguyen, MDMalcolm B. Taw, MD

This course introduces otolaryngologists to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in the management of the difficult to treat chronic sinusitis patient. It presents results of a pilot study utilizing an integrative East-West medicine approach, which shows promising potential for treatment of recalcitrant sinusitis.

0.75:CME

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Understanding Olfactory Disorders: Second Edition

Eric H. Holbrook, MDDonald A. Leopold, MD

This course is designed to 1) help physicians understand the possible pathological mechanisms behind olfactory disorders in order to educate their patients, 2) provide an outline of useful questions, pertinent physical exam findings, and appropriate tests to aid in diagnosis, and 3) explain the types of therapies available and discuss the evidence supporting their use.

0.5:CME

Up-to-Date Management of Recalcitrant Sinonasal Polyposis

Steven D. Pletcher, MDEric H. Holbrook, MD

This course describes a practical approach to the medical and surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis. It demonstrats techniques to maximize efficacy, limit complications, and enhance postoperative management. Maintenance therapy and treatment of exacerbations are discussed.

0.75:CME

SLEEP MEDICINECOURSE TITLE & AUTHOR ABSTRACT CREDIT

Management of CPAP Failure for the Otolaryngologist

John R. Houck, Jr., MD

This course helps Otolaryngologists properly diagnose and treat patients with sleep disordered breathing that fail CPAP. This course reviews non-surgical and surgical approaches, including indications and techniques for newer surgical methods.

1:CME

OSA Compliance

Jose Mercado, PA-C, MMS, DFAAPA

A few short apneic episodes during sleep are normal, but when a patient stops breathing several times while sleeping it becomes a medical problem. Sleep problems are currently affecting 40 million Americans. At least 25% of patients with obstructive sleep apnea also suffer with essential Hypertension. Total direct cost of sleep disorders in US is $18 billion.

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Portable Sleep Testing in Clinical Practice: A New Era

B. Tucker Woodson, MDStacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH

Portable testing is increasingly and rapidly becoming the primary initial means of diagnosing sleep apnea in adults. The course addresses special clinical concerns and educates participants in indications, contraindications, and technical specifics of portable testing.

0.5:CME

Sleep Disordered Breathing: Update, A Round-Table Discussion

Norman R. Friedman, MDScott Brietzke, MDSusan Garetz, MDStacey Ishman, MD, MPH

This course specifically addresses the management of sleep disordered breathing in children including the most common pediatric disorders, risks associated with undertreated OSA, and management plans for children with residual OSA following adenotonsillectomy.

1:CME

Sleep Study Evaluation...More Than An RDI

Lee Shangold, MDPell Wardrop, MD

This course reviews all of the categories contained within most sleep study reports and demonstrates the relevance of each category in evaluating and treating our sleep disorder patients. An understanding of all of the data will help physicians make diagnoses other than OSA, such as narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Central Sleep Apnea, and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.

0.75:CME


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