This session will review current updates and emerging trends in thyroid surgery. Faculty will discuss advances in surgical techniques, perioperative management, and evolving guidelines that impact patient safety and outcomes. Participants will be able to: 1. Summarize recent advancements and best practices in thyroid surgery. 2. Identify strategies to minimize complications and improve postoperative recovery. … Continued
This session will provide an overview of current approaches to diagnosing and managing chronic cough. Faculty will review underlying etiologies, diagnostic algorithms, and emerging treatment options to help clinicians improve patient outcomes. Participants will be able to: 1. Identify common causes and contributing factors of chronic cough. 2. Discuss current diagnostic strategies and evaluation tools … Continued
This panel will feature experts discussing current trends, innovations, and challenges in reconstructive surgery. Topics will include advances in surgical techniques, technology integration, and strategies to enhance both functional and aesthetic outcomes. Participants that attend will be able to: 1. Summarize recent developments and evidence-based practices in reconstructive surgery. 2. Compare evolving surgical techniques and … Continued
This session will examine how collaborative, multi-institutional consortiums are driving innovation in the development and validation of voice biomarkers. Faculty will discuss the clinical potential of vocal biomarkers to improve patient outcomes and explore the pathways for integrating this emerging technology into research and everyday practice. Session objectives: 1. Understand the need and potential of … Continued
Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized the management of salivary gland disorders, offering effective, gland-preserving alternatives to traditional surgery. This interactive, case-based session will explore the evolving role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and obstructive salivary conditions. A panel of experts from both academic and private practice settings will highlight practical strategies … Continued
This session will provide practical guidance on how to effectively market a facial plastics practice in today’s competitive environment. Faculty will discuss strategies for building a strong brand, leveraging digital and social media, and creating patient-centered marketing that drives growth ethically and sustainably. Participants will be able to: 1. Identify key components of a successful … Continued
This session will discuss the advances in in-office laryngology procedures from bronchoscopies, to vocal fold injections, nasopharyngeal augmentation, neurotoxin injection to the larynx and cricopharyngeal, intralesional subglottic steroid injections, in-office laser and even ballon dilation of the UES. We will review indications, risks and benefits as well as special considerations for particular comorbidities or anatomical … Continued
1. To present a case of management of inverting papilloma in the office based setting 2. To discuss treatment options for management of posterior nasal nerve ablation 1. To provide the audience a better understanding of how certain disease states which would traditionally be managed in an operating room setting can now feasibly be managed … Continued
Always a highlight of the meeting, the Academic Resident Bowl brings together teams from the University of Miami (last year’s champions), University of South Florida, University of Florida, and now for the first time Mayo Clinic Jacksonville for a spirited head-to-head competition. While residents showcase their knowledge of Otolaryngology in a fast-paced quiz format, all … Continued
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Assess facial anatomy to determine proper treatment and placement. Demonstrate competency in facial anatomy as it pertains to placement of botulinium toxin and filler. Demonstrate efficiency in neurotoxin and filler. Perform proper placement and injection of neurotoxin and filler for glabella, frontalis and crow's feet, as well as cheeks, lips and nasolabial folds.
This session presents the current landscape of Florida’s otolaryngology workforce, highlighting key demographic and practice patterns across metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties. Using a cross-sectional database analysis, the study reveals significant disparities in access to care, particularly in rural regions. Attendees will gain insights into the distribution, training backgrounds, and practice settings of otolaryngologists across the … Continued
This session will feature brief presentations from the winners of the Scientific Poster Awards. Each presenter will highlight their research findings, clinical relevance, and future implications for advancing otolaryngology and related specialties. Participants will be able to: 1. Summarize key findings from current research in otolaryngology presented by award recipients. 2. Discuss the clinical and … Continued
Complications can occur even in the most experienced hands. In this expert-led session, attendees will gain practical insights into the most common challenges that arise after endoscopic sinus surgery. Faculty will share approaches to managing complications, treatment options to optimize patient outcomes, and strategies for navigating difficult post-operative conversations with patients. After this session, participants … Continued
This panel will provide a candid discussion of balloon sinuplasty, examining its benefits, limitations, and challenges in contemporary rhinologic practice. Experts will share real-world experiences, patient selection insights, and complication management strategies to guide effective use of this technique. Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the clinical indications and advantages of balloon sinuplasty in … Continued
This session will explore the latest advancements in hypoglossal nerve stimulation for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Presenters will review patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, outcomes data, and recent innovations improving performance and patient adherence. Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the mechanism of action and clinical rationale for hypoglossal nerve stimulation in … Continued
We will present three unusual patient vignettes related to sleep medicine. The proper evaluation, care and management of these patients will be discussed. Learn how to recognize, evaluate and treat some unusual sleep medicine patients.
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Understand oral cavity and oropharyngeal anatomy, learn proper exam technique, identify common oral cavity/oropharyngeal disease presentations, and understand best treatment approaches for these conditions Understand nasal cavity anatomy, learn proper exam techniques, and identify common nasal cavity diagnoses with correct treatment protocols. Learn proper neck examination, best imaging choices for various diagnoses, and identify common neck pathological states with appropriate treatments. Become much … Continued
Review CMS-HCC risk adjustment model and why it is important Review specific official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and how they are applied for HCC diagnosis coding Identify elements of the medical record that help support the validation of an HCC diagnosis condition Identify documentation deficiencies for specific conditions
1. Review patient cases and all necessary findings (pathology, radiology, surgery, etc.) and discuss key findings to determine course of treatment. 2. Discuss implications amongst multidisciplinary team members, and review best practices, current evidence-based findings, etc. 3. Assign treatment protocols based on consensus of the multidisciplinary team.
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