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UID:47508-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Man vs Machine: The Value of Vestibular Testing in Dizzy Patient Triage for ENT
DESCRIPTION:Failures of care coordination and ineffective treatments waste more than US$175 billion in the USA alone. One of the most challenging problems is matching the right clinician to the right patient at the right time. Dizziness and vertigo exemplify this problem. Symptoms may be caused by illnesses that cross multiple medical specialties\, requiring evaluations by well-coordinated teams of experts to achieve the best clinical outcomes. This study reviewed the first steps of a large project to automate and optimize scheduling of multi-disciplinary consultations for patients with dizziness at our center using machine learning techniques. \nAttendees will be able to discuss how intelligent algorithms can be applied to the automated triage of dizzy patients.\nAttendees will be able to explain the process of how to train and validate a machine learning algorithm.\nParticipants will be able to describe the effectiveness of a commercial algorithm on automated triage of dizzy patients.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/man-vs-machine-the-value-of-vestibular-testing-in-dizzy-patient-triage-for-ent/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T164946Z
UID:47505-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Otolaryngic APP.  Great Profession\, Endless Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:The Student APP sessions will introduce training philosophy utilized in Network of Florida Otolaryngologists (NFO) approach to training advanced practice providers (APP) in otorhinolaryngology. Audiologists new to ENT will enjoy general perspective of how mid-level providers are trained to approach common disease presentations in ENT. This opening session will provide insight into the utilization of a physician assistant in an ENT practice. It will highlight scope of practice and the procedures performed; and hopefully make everyone want to practice in ENT! \nLearning Objectives\n1. Highlight the role of a PA in ENT from graduation to optimal collaboration.\n2. Discuss strategies for effective integration\, improved patient safety and maximum productivity.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-otolaryngic-app-great-profession-endless-possibilities/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T154552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T164807Z
UID:47498-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:New Frontiers for the Rhinologist
DESCRIPTION:A high-level interactive discussion between specialty leading rhinologists David Kennedy and Corinna Levine with CEO leaders of companies who develop and produce the tools. the panelists will discuss where are the next advances coming\, what the five-year vision looks like and what they perceive as the greatest challenges. \nParticipants of this session will be able to:\n1. List up-and-coming advances expected over the next few years in the field of rhinology\n2. Identify current challenges including technological\, patient and payment related hurdles that must be addressed to drive progress
URL:https://mecop.org/event/new-frontiers-for-the-rhinologist/
LOCATION:Virtual Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174359Z
UID:47495-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Keeping in Front of the Curve with Internet Marketing and IT Integration Into Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Building a practice requires constant attention and intuition to allow one to adapt to their surrounding and ever-changing environment. With the advent of new social and mobile media platforms\, digital capabilities are constantly evolving and need to be integrated into medical practices to stay relevant and accessible to our patient’s needs. The medical world tends to lag behind the corporate world in digital innovations although this does not need to be the case If one keeps a corporate eye when it comes to marketing and integrating these practices into your medical career. The same mentality in staying relevant and up to date with medical advances needs to be adopted in your approach to challenging the latest trends and furthering your knowledge when it comes to staying relevant in the fast paced environment of sharing information with our patients. To make your practice stand out and rank among the top medical websites out there\, you must invest in the latest digital marketing strategies.\nObjectives:\n• Website development\n• App development\n• Social Media Presence for a Practice: the do’s and don’t’s\n• Electronic Medical Records- What is new and what can be made better\n• Telemedicine\n• Streamlining the New Patient Process\n• Patient-Physician electronic communication\n• Electronic scheduling and reminders\n• Integrating technology into the patient experience-de-stressing apps\, virtual reality etc. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Discuss website and app development and ways to use them in a medical practice to promote the business and facilitate patient education.\n2. List the do’s and don’ts of social medial best practices\n3. Identify opportunities to utilize telemedicine and streamline new patient processes
URL:https://mecop.org/event/keeping-in-front-of-the-curve-with-internet-marketing-and-it-integration-into-your-practice/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T153904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162608Z
UID:47489-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Trials for Emerging Hearing Therapies
DESCRIPTION:Besides rehabilitation approaches with hearing aids\, there are no available treatment options for permanent hearing loss; however\, significant contributions to the state of the science has been made at the drug discovery level\, and with first-in-kind clinical trials\, along with significant resources being allocated in the pursuit of more options for those with hearing loss. In fact\, there are more than 40 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing inner ear therapies and potential drug delivery systems. This session will present an overview of the hearing loss therapeutic landscape. We will review groundbreaking clinical trials completed\, in progress\, and on the horizon. The studies reviewed will include gene therapies along with preventative\, enhancement\, and regenerative medicine approaches. The review will empower clinicians to be aware of the most recent developments and be conscious of the evolving future landscape of treatment and management of hearing loss. Clinicians have an important role to play\, both in educating their patients about the current state of novel therapies\, and in partnering in the development and evaluation of these promising interventions. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe at least (3) novel treatment approaches underway to prevent\, enhancement\, or regenerate and treat hearing loss.\n2. Describe the drug discovery path from translation into practice\, including the need for animal model experiments\, FDA-regulated clinical trials\, and then on to marketing.\n3. Identify at least two (2) resources that can be referenced by clinicians or shared with patients on current clinical trials and possible novel therapies.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/clinical-trials-for-emerging-hearing-therapies/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T153610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T155807Z
UID:47485-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Cochlear Implantation in Children with Unilateral Hearing Loss: CUHL Trial Outcomes and Considerations
DESCRIPTION:As indications for cochlear implantation expand\, children with significant unilateral hearing loss (UHL) have become candidates. Children with UHL face unique difficulties with localization\, hearing in noise\, and speech recognition that trickle down into their performance in school and their ability to meet their full potential. This session will provide evidence-based guidance for cochlear implant candidacy\, management\, and expected outcomes in children with UHL. The speakers will focus on 24-month performance data obtained as part of a clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of cochlear implantation in this population. \nAs a result of this course\, participants will be able to:\n1) Describe characteristics of children with severe-to-profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.\n2) Discuss factors that may influence outcomes in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing in the contralateral ear.\n3) Identify potential benefits children with unilateral hearing loss may experience when using a cochlear implant.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/cochlear-implantation-in-children-with-unilateral-hearing-loss-cuhl-trial-outcomes-and-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T174520Z
UID:47482-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:AAO-HNS President Report
DESCRIPTION:After this session\, the attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify some of the strategic directions the academy is working on to make the specialty stronger.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/aao-hns-president-report/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T153108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180853Z
UID:47475-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:When to Refer for CI and What Happens Next
DESCRIPTION:Cochlear implants (CIs) have been FDA-approved for both children and adults for more than 30 years\, and even though they are widely accepted as the preferred hearing treatment for patients with significant hearing loss\, great confusion exists regarding when it is best to refer a patient for a CI candidacy evaluation. This is particularly true in recent years as candidacy has focused less on the patient’s best aided performance and has placed greater emphasis on the ear to be treated\, as evidenced by the FDA’s recent approval for CIs in cases of single sided deafness (SSD) and asymmetric hearing loss (AHL). During this presentation\, we will review basic audiometric test results that can be used to determine if a patient should be referred for a CI candidacy evaluation. The discussion will include a review of the 60/60 – a guideline developed to assist clinicians when making decisions regarding such a referral.\nOnce a patient is referred to a cochlear implant (CI) center\, the audiologic portion of the CI evaluation is the first step in determining candidacy. While hearing aid verification\, aided speech perception testing\, and device counseling are key components of this appointment\, it is also crucial to evaluate the whole patient and assess if they would truly benefit from CI technology. In this session\, we will review the importance of each step of the CI evaluation\, and how this appointment can impact patient expectations\, post operative outcomes and insurance decisions.\nThis session will also address the medical and surgical considerations in cochlear implantation. Hearing loss may progress beyond what hearing-aid amplification can adequately address. Patients with inadequately habilitated hearing loss are at risk of social isolation\, depression\, and earlier dementia\, necessitating appropriate intervention with cochlear implants. Several medical considerations exist\, including anatomic suitability\, medical fitness for surgery and device considerations. A great deal of disinformation must also be overcome as to the nature and risks of the surgery\, which in experienced hands is trivial. These considerations will be presented from an ear surgeon’s perspective. \nObjectives\n• At the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to describe the 60/60 Guideline for Referring Adults for a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation.\n• At the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to discuss the medical implications of untreated or under-treated hearing loss.\n• At the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to describe two key components of the cochlear implant evaluation.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/when-to-refer-for-ci-and-what-happens-next/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T152649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174202Z
UID:47472-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Academy Update and EVP Report
DESCRIPTION:The EVP from AAO-HNS will discuss the latest updates and future directions for the ENT specialty. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Discuss what is new in the ENT specialty on a national and state levels in both insurance and legislative advocacy.\n2. Indentify some upcoming issues the Academy will be helping with.\n3. Recite some key wins the Academy has had over the last year to help the specialty.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/academy-update-and-evp-report/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T194422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165214Z
UID:47700-1668185100-1668186000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:APP Interview Pearls
DESCRIPTION:Session provides graduating physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice registered nurses (ARPN) insight into job search\, interview and contract negations pearls to help them land that dream ENT job. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Review the most important interview pearls to ensure a successful job interview\n2. Highlight key factors relevant to APP employment in order to get your dream job\n3. Discuss potential pitfalls and how to avoid them during an interview
URL:https://mecop.org/event/app-interview-pearls/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T171500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T193906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173932Z
UID:47688-1668184200-1668186900@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Voice\, GERD and SLN Block
DESCRIPTION:To discuss laryngeal inflammation and hypersensitivity causing symptoms of globus\, chronic cough or VCD (which are frequent reasons for referral to the general ENT) and potential treatment options \nThe participant will be be able to :\n1. Describe the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of voice creation.\n2. Recognize the effects of GERD on the vocal folds and the appropriate recommendations.\n3. Describe the anatomy for the SLN block and the appropriate patient selection.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/voice-gerd-and-sln-block/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T171500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T173330Z
UID:47679-1668184200-1668186900@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Lessons in Revision Rhinoplasty
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion of national leaders in revision rhinoplasty about pearls and pitfalls in this type of surgery. \nAfter attending this session\, the attendee should be able to:\n1. Identify the key elements of the history and examination of the revision rhinoplasty patients;\n2. Identify critical elements that need to be addressed during the revision rhinoplasty;\n3. Discuss techniques currently used for the most difficult of revision rhinoplasty patients
URL:https://mecop.org/event/lessons-in-revision-rhinoplasty/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T164500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T194159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T174323Z
UID:47694-1668184200-1668185100@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Otology Chair-Side Exam for the APP
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a quick overview of the case history and chair-side exam for a patient with hearing loss complaints. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Describe high-level ear anatomy\n2. Identity the types of hearing loss\n3. List the tuning fork tests that can be performed to assist with diagnosis and referral.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/otology-chair-side-exam-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T172343Z
UID:47673-1668183300-1668184200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of obstructive sleep apnea including diagnosis and management. It will review symptoms\, screening tools\, diagnostic testing\, and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Identify the obstructive sleep apnea patient based on risk factors\, symptoms\, and physical exam.\n2. Discuss the ordering and interpreting sleep study results.\n3. Identify treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea\, including surgical and nonsurgical.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-obstructive-sleep-apnea-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T171500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T192433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180040Z
UID:47643-1668182400-1668186900@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Difficult Patient
DESCRIPTION:Difficult patients can be hard to manage within a medical practice. This session provides insight to help teams with identifying factors that may contribute to non-compliant behaviors. In addition this session will use examples to aid in discussion of processes for discharging a patient from the practice\, and strategies for handling these types of visits effectively. \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the participants will be able to:\n• Reinforce Identify factors that may contribute to problematic or noncompliant patient behaviors\n• Identify proactive steps one can take to reduce the escalation of problematic or noncompliant patient behaviors\n• Discuss the roll technology has in patient engagement\n• Summarize the process for discharging a patient from the practice\n• Discuss strategies for handling new or established difficult patient visits effectively
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-difficult-patient/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T192715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165759Z
UID:47649-1668182400-1668186000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Case Presentations with Single-Sided Deafness
DESCRIPTION:“This session will include a discussion around the presentation of 4 case presentations. The first presentation will highlight the importance of full-time device use in cases of pediatric SSD. Two cases will be contrasted\, both with the same etiology and similar thresholds at presentation. One patient wore her device full-time while the other had extremely limited use. Both children had a change in hearing in their better hearing ear which impacted their overall abilities socially and academically. Outcomes between cases are significantly different\, particularly since they now have bilateral hearing loss. The full-time device user has maintained bilateral hearing while the other remains a monaural listener. \nThe second case will address the importance of frequency-place stimulation in the cochlea in cases of cochlear implantation for unilateral hearing loss. Unilateral sensory hearing loss has been approved as an indication for cochlear implantation for two of the cochlear implant manufacturers. Providing a cochlear implant signal that faithfully replicates what is heard acoustically contralaterally is of paramount importance to successful outcomes in cochlear implantation for unilateral hearing loss. We have determined that aligning the frequency signal from the cochlear implant to natural cochlear frequency place enhances patient outcomes\, especially in those situations that require binaural cues such as speech perception in noise. \nAnd much more.” \nObjectives\n• Participants will be able to describe the importance of aligning frequency and place with a cochlear implant placed for unilateral hearing loss.\n• Participants will be able to recall a risk factor for progression to bilateral hearing loss from SSD.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/case-presentations-with-single-sided-deafness/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173856Z
UID:47658-1668182400-1668184200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Advances in the Care of Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Clark Rosen\, MD will review current advances in the care of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. \nParticipants will be able to:\n1. Describe unilateral vocal fold paralysis\n2. List the considerations for medical versus surgical interventions.\n3. Discuss the surgical approach
URL:https://mecop.org/event/advances-in-the-care-of-unilateral-vocal-fold-paralysis/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T161500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T165220Z
UID:47667-1668182400-1668183300@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Facial Plastic Surgery
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a brief overview the advanced practice provider’s role within the specialty of Facial Plastics. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Describe how facial plastic/reconstructive patients are different than ENT patients\n2. List a spectrum of treatment in facial plastics
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-facial-plastic-surgery-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T192113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171142Z
UID:47634-1668181500-1668184200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Effective Use of Social Media and Branding in a Facial Plastic Surgery Practice
DESCRIPTION:This session will examine the impact of the ever changing social media platforms upon the practice of otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. While we most commonly consider Facebook and Instagram\, it is important to recognize that TikTok has surpassed both Facebook and Instagram and even Google in terms of downloads and users. The successful social media strategy will leverage Instagram stories and posts to capture the millennial patient and Facebook to brand ourselves to the 40+ patients. TikTok as an emerging and important platform will be evaluated for the medical practice. This group of panelists will discuss the power of branding\, how to meet our patients where they live online and their internet journey to our offices. \nParticipants attending this session will be able to:\n1. Describe the various social media platforms\n2. Discuss upon the target audiences of each platform\n3. List the types of posts and stories within each platform\n4. Develop a successful strategy for each of the major platforms\n5. Describe how paid advertising enhances your visibility on each of the platforms
URL:https://mecop.org/event/effective-use-of-social-media-and-branding-in-a-facial-plastic-surgery-practice/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T170927Z
UID:47628-1668181500-1668182400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hoarseness
DESCRIPTION:This session is geared toward the new and seasoned APP with up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of Hoarseness. Pertinent history and physical examination\, diagnostic tools at our disposal\, special considerations\, and differential diagnoses will also be presented. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe an overview of laryngeal anatomy\n2. Discuss recommended clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of hoarseness\n3. List common etiologies and discuss differential diagnoses”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/differential-diagnosis-and-evaluation-of-hoarseness/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T191406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173814Z
UID:47613-1668180600-1668182400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Sinonasal Polyps: Advances in Pathophysiology and Treatment Paradigms
DESCRIPTION:A panel of rhinologists and allergists will discuss the current understanding of the pathophysiology of sinonasal polyps and how that has led to current recommendations about medical and surgical options. \nAfter attending\, participants will be able to:\n1. Discuss the pathophysiology of sinonasal polyps\n2. List current treatment paradigms for medical and/or surgical intervention\n3. Describe the role of biologics and choosing the right biologic for different patient populations
URL:https://mecop.org/event/sinonasal-polyps/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T172648Z
UID:47610-1668180600-1668182400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Infection Control and Audit Preparedness for the Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Work practice controls are necessary for each work flow within ENT\, including the ancillary departments such as audiology. This webinar will review the required elements of a written exposure control plan. We will review annual renewal components for managers and clinical teams\, to allow for easier audit of work practice controls. In this session we will review at least two work practice controls that are specific to audiology and the dispensing of hearing aids. \nParticipants will be able to:\n1. list three or more required components of the written exposure control plan\n2. define work practice control\n3. identify at least two work practice controls related to dispensing hearing instruments
URL:https://mecop.org/event/infection-control-and-audit-preparedness-for-the-clinic/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T154500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171623Z
UID:47619-1668180600-1668181500@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Evaluation and the Head and Neck Mass
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course for students entering the clinical management of head and neck tumors. Risk factors for mucosal based malignancies will be presented. Clinical presentations of the tonsil\, base of tongue\, oral tongue\, hypo pharynx and larynx malignancies will be discussed. This session target audiences include medical students\, residents\, physician assistants and nurse practitioners beginning to clinically manage head and neck cancer. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Discuss head and neck tumor risk factors and clinical presentations.\n2. Understand the various characteristics of suspicious neck mass.\n3. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the many options in the initial evaluation of this patient.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/evaluation-and-the-head-and-neck-mass/
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162525Z
UID:47598-1668178800-1668182400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Genetics of Hearing Loss: Core Concepts\, Communication\, and Collaborative Care
DESCRIPTION:Genetic etiologies play a substantial role in hearing loss and deafness\, with the majority of pre-lingual hearing loss (HL) due to an underlying genetic cause. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of HL drives tailored medical\, audiologic\, and psychosocial care for persons with HL and their families. With increasing knowledge of genetic etiologies of HL\, audiologists play a crucial role in the incorporation of genetics into care of persons with HL and their families. In this session\, attendees will learn approachable and relevant information on genetics of HL from a board-certified genetic counselor with expertise in HL and deafness. Be ready to build your knowledge of genetics and HL\, increase your confidence in communicating with patients and providers about genetics\, and identify ways to incorporate genetic information into your audiology practice through collaborative care. \n“After attending this activity\, attendees will be able to:\n• Summarize current understanding of genetic etiologies of hearing loss including syndromic and non-syndromic forms.\n• Describe the process of genetic evaluation including genetic testing for hearing loss to address patient/family questions and concerns.\n• Recognize the role of genetic testing for hearing loss and illustrate ways to incorporate genetics into audiology practice using case examples. “
URL:https://mecop.org/event/genetics-of-hearing-loss-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165320Z
UID:47592-1668178800-1668182400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Benefit in Cochlear Implants with Single-Sided Deafness
DESCRIPTION:Assessing outcomes in CI recipients with Single Sided Deafness is time consuming and challenging for busy clinics without a specialized test environment and equipment. This webinar will introduce a new testing resource that will help audiologists measure speech recognition through the implant and assess binaural listening skills\, that can be completed quickly in a typical sound suite. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Explain how to counsel candidates and assess the clinical improvement of their SSD-CI patients.\n• Describe how to reduce the testing time needed to demonstrate clinical improvement in tests of binaural listening.\n• Explain how to make easy and time-efficient decisions about which tests to perform and how to perform them with typical sound booth equipment.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/assessing-benefit-in-cochlear-implants-with-single-sided-deafness/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T154500
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T190455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T164847Z
UID:47601-1668178800-1668181500@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Advances in the Treatment of the Aging Face
DESCRIPTION:Facial rejuvenation has evolved over many years with techniques that aim to restore youthfulness. In the past the concept of facial rejuvenation was dominated by invasive surgical procedures\, such as facelifts\, browlifts\, and blepharoplasty to name a few. In recent years there has been a trend toward pre-juvenation over rejuvenation and with that procedures that require less down time for patients to return to their daily lives. Often this requires a combination of different techniques and individualized treatment plans to provide the best possible outcomes. Here we will discuss a myriad of different minimally invasive advances in the treatment of the aging face that are meant to provide patients with long lasting and natural results \n“After this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Discuss the different types of neurotoxins and its applications toward both younger and older populations\n2. Describe different types of fillers and its uses toward the aging face\n3. List skin care regiments that all patients should be on as part of their treatment for the aging face”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/advances-in-the-treatment-of-the-aging-face/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180205Z
UID:47604-1668178800-1668180600@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Otolaryngology APP's Role in Office-Based Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Panelists will discuss changes in the advanced practice provider’s surgical role with the trend of office based surgery. \nAfter attending this session\, the participant will be able to:\n1. Explain the role of the PA in ENT surgery in the hospital\, ambulatory surgery center\, and in-office setting.\n2. Discuss strategies for integrating the PA in office based surgery.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-otolaryngology-apps-role-in-office-based-surgery/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173734Z
UID:47595-1668178800-1668180600@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Challenging Cases in Rhinology
DESCRIPTION:A panel of nationally recognized rhinologists will be analyzing a series of challenging cases from their clinical experience. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Analyze and diagnose challenging rhinologic cases\n2. Learn factors in choosing the optimal setting\, approach\, and techniques for treatment\n3. Discuss preoperative medical management to optimize results of intervention
URL:https://mecop.org/event/challenging-cases-in-rhinology/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T185243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T175143Z
UID:47589-1668178800-1668180600@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Strategies to Support Patient Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover the current challenges in healthcare communications\, including the most successful approaches to ensuring patient comprehension. This session will review case examples\, to help the audience think through the potential gaps and will provide concrete examples of activities that improve the process. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Understand challenges in healthcare communication\n• Evaluate current approaches for ensuring patient comprehension\n• Identify potential gaps and opportunities for improvement.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/strategies-to-support-patient-comprehension/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224330
CREATED:20221108T184950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160707Z
UID:47586-1668176100-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and Research in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a brief overview of the current research including advanced practice providers and their participation in H&N surgery. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. list current research articles that involve APPs and the field of otolaryngology\n2. discuss outcomes of current research and areas that need to still be evaluated
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-research-in-otolaryngology-head-neck-surgery-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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