BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Mecop - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Mecop
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mecop.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mecop
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171437Z
UID:47492-1668153600-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Essential Endoscopy for the APP
DESCRIPTION:Workshop will serve as introduction to flexible endoscopy highlighting normal anatomy and technique on adult patients. This is intended for students and providers new to ENT. \nAttendees will be able to: \n1. Identify normal anatomy visible via flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy.\n2. Review indications flexible and rigid scope examination adult.\n3. Review indications flexible scope examination child/infant.\n4. Review indications and demonstrate intranasal culture and sinus debridement using rigid scope adult.\n5. Identify normal variants and abnormal findings visible via flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/essential-endoscopy-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T155630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T163445Z
UID:47519-1668157200-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:2020 Hindsight: Key Infection Control Lessons Learned from COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Infection control is a standard of health care and COVID-19 served as a reminder of its relevance in routine patient care. While the pandemic impacted clinical practice in ways previously not experienced\, it also exposed weaknesses in fundamental infection control protocols and policies. This presentation will review fundamental infection control principles within the context of the medical audiology environment as it related to lessons learned from COVD-19. \nThe objectives of this course will review the following:\n• General modes of disease transmission with an emphasis on droplet transmission\n• Key considerations regarding PPE\n• Appreciation of infection control policy requirements mandated by OSHA
URL:https://mecop.org/event/2020-hindsight/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173343Z
UID:47531-1668157200-1668160800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Neuromodulation & Other Cutting-Edge Technologies in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
DESCRIPTION:A high-level interactive discussion between surgical leaders in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Drs. Stanley Liu\, Maria Suuma\, and Tapan Padhya\, and the CEOs and technology developers of tools that enable us to diagnose and treat the disorder. Discussions will center around new developments in the diagnosis of OSA and the role Home Sleep Testing is playing in the future for assessing patients for possible neuromodulation. How physicians are incorporating DISE into their practice\, and what recommendations about the best approach and possible pitfalls to avoid during that early learning curve. What have we learned so far in terms of effectiveness of neuromodulation as compared to other modalities from a morbidity and mortality perspective. Surgical pearls from our panelists that assist in patient selection and surgical technique perspective. And finally\, expert opinions on where neuromodulation might be 10 years from now and how technology or surgical approach to implantation look in the future. \nParticipants will be able to:\n1. Describe how Home Sleep Testing may be utilized for assessing patients for possible neuromodulation.\n2. List recommendations for incorporating DISE into a clinical practice.\n3. Discuss future possibilities for technology or surgical approach as it relates to OSA.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/neuromodulation-other-cutting-edge-technologies-in-obstructive-sleep-apnea-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173424Z
UID:47534-1668160800-1668164400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Cutting-Edge Testing Techniques\, Immunotherapy Options\, and Biologics in Otolaryngic Allergy
DESCRIPTION:This highly interactive panel discusses everything from evaluation to treatment and all aspects of otolaryngic allergy. The internationally known panel of Drs. Baine\, Benninger\, Franzese\, Reisacher\, Toskala\, and Wise will weigh in on state of the specialty concepts and visions for the upcoming future. Panelists will debate the most accurate and evidence-based approaches to allergy testing\, discuss establishing an allergy and immunotherapy center\, including initial considerations and protocols to manage more advanced evaluations. Traditional immunotherapy and alternative immunotherapy will be covered\, as part of the evolution of the field. And lastly\, how Biologics come into play – current considerations\, future indications\, and comparing the options. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. List evidence-based approaches to allergy testing\n2. Identify considerations for more advanced allergy evaluations\n3. Discuss future indications of Biologics
URL:https://mecop.org/event/cutting-edge-of-testing-techniques-immunotherapy-options-and-biologics-in-otolaryngic-allergy/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T161111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T170114Z
UID:47540-1668160800-1668164400@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Utility of the Neurodiagnostic Vestibular Test Battery
DESCRIPTION:Dizziness and vertigo are two of the most common complaints of individuals across the lifespan and often present to ENT clinics with a wide variety of symptom profiles. A comprehensive neurodiagnostic assessment protocol utilized with these patients should include a test battery which allows the examiner to assess function of the entirety of the vestibular periphery\, as well as the neural substrates involved in the process of equilibrium. This session will outline the importance of a comprehensive neurodiagnostic approach to evaluating the dizzy patient. Participants will learn how the test battery both guides medical triage and management and promotes successful outcomes in vestibular rehabilitation therapy when warranted. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Name the most common otologic and non-otologic conditions causing vertigo.\n2. Describe the test battery recommended to comprehensively evaluate the dizzy and imbalanced patient.\n3. Explain how evidence based diagnostic protocols produce the best outcomes in vestibular rehabilitation.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/clinical-utility-of-the-neurodiagnostic-vestibular-test-battery/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T160748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T173645Z
UID:47537-1668160800-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Microscopy Case Studies for the APP
DESCRIPTION:This case study format session will familiarize students and providers new to ENT on the use of the ear microscope as well as essential skills like removal of foreign bodies\, cerumen impaction\, ventilation tube insertion and intra-tympanic membrane injections. \nAttendees will be able to:\n• Become familiar with ear canal and middle ear disease\n• Become familiar with operating microscope\n• Demonstrate removing cerumen impaction under microscope\n• Demonstrate removing foreign body\n• Discuss diagnosis of otitis externa\n• Discuss diagnosis of otitis media\n• Demonstrate myringotomy with ventilation tube insertion\n• Demonstrate intra-tympanic membrane injection
URL:https://mecop.org/event/microscopy-case-studies-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173508Z
UID:47543-1668164400-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Minimally Invasive & New Trends in Otology
DESCRIPTION:“This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology.\nCases may include management of:\n• Eustachian tube dysfunction\n• Chronic inflammatory ear disease\n• Tinnitus subjective and objective\n• Presbycusis\n• Syndromic ear diseases\n• Malignant tumors of the external ear” \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Recognize common and uncommon presentations of ear conditions treated by otologists.\n2. Compare and contrast various treatment options for the conditions seen in an modern otologic practice\n3. Describe the current clinical practice options for treatment of advanced otologic conditions\n4. Identify the presenting symptoms of Eustachian tube\, hearing loss and other conditions of the ear.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/minimally-invasive-new-trends-in-otology/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T200319Z
UID:47546-1668164400-1668168000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Join the General Otolaryngology Session:
DESCRIPTION:“This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology.\nCases may include management of:\n• Eustachian tube dysfunction\n• Chronic inflammatory ear disease\n• Tinnitus subjective and objective\n• Presbycusis\n• Syndromic ear diseases\n• Malignant tumors of the external ear” \nThe attendees will be able to:\n• Recognize common and uncommon presentations of ear conditions treated by otologists.\n• Compare and contrast various treatment options for the conditions seen in an modern otologic practice\n• Describe the current clinical practice options for treatment of advanced otologic conditions\n• Identify the presenting symptoms of Eustachian tube\, hearing loss and other conditions of the ear.”
URL:https://mecop.org/event/join-the-general-otolaryngology-session/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T163248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180443Z
UID:47558-1668171600-1668172500@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! \nThe attendees will be able to:\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-2/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T162629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T172020Z
UID:47552-1668171600-1668175200@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. \nThe 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\nexamples.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/genetics-of-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162307Z
UID:47555-1668171600-1668175200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Otoacoustic Emissions and Hidden Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:While the audiogram is a widely used diagnostic tool\, it is a poor representation of a person’s underlying otopathology and can therefore be a poor predictor of a person’s hearing impairment. For example\, persons with audiometric thresholds within normal limits may experience hearing impairment such as difficulty hearing in noise. Cochlear synaptopathy and outer hair cell dysfunction are two otopathologies undetected by the standard audiogram (a.k.a. Hidden Hearing Loss)\, but outer hair cell function plays a primary role in hearing in noise performance. A third undetected otopathology is cochlear untuning\, which occurs secondary to outer hair cell damage. This talk will discuss each of these otopathologies and present clinical normative data that can be used to differentially diagnose each otopathology. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify three forms of otopathologies from an audiogram\n2. Distinguish between cochlear synaptopathy\, outer hair cell dysfunction\, and cochlear untuning\n3. Discuss the correlations between outer hair cell function\, hearing in noise performance\, and audiometric thresholds
URL:https://mecop.org/event/otoacoustic-emissions-and-hidden-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T171715Z
UID:47561-1668171600-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Documentation Essentials: Documentation Essentials: Patient Health Records and Other Clinical Systems
DESCRIPTION:Medical documentation needs to be reviewed regularly with teams to help them stay on top of basic processes\, in addition to provide understanding around updated guidelines. As an example\, Informed consent to medical treatment is fundamental in both ethics and law. Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care. Successful communication in the patient-physician relationship fosters trust and supports shared decision making and reduces medical errors. This session will cover documentation\, common error case examples\, provide tools for risk assessment and give insight to help attendees identify gaps in their current processes. \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, the participants will be able to:\n• Reinforce documentation function and benefits\n• Recognize common documentation errors\n• Utilize provided tools to conduct a proactive risk assessment on current processes\n• Understand how to use resources to implement or enhance process for identified gaps
URL:https://mecop.org/event/documentation-essentials/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T165017Z
UID:47564-1668172500-1668174300@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Top 10 Most Common Presentations to the APP in Otolaryngology/HNS
DESCRIPTION:Sessions utilizes a question answer format reviewing case presentations of the top 10 ENT conditions physician assistants and nurse practitioners in ENT need to be familiar \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify and review presentations of top 10 common ENT and potentially dangerous conditions that will be encountered by APP\n2. Discuss workup and treatment of top 10 common ENT and potentially dangerous conditions that will be encountered by APP
URL:https://mecop.org/event/top-10-most-common-presentations-to-the-app-in-otolaryngology-hns/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T164727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160540Z
UID:47570-1668174300-1668175200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Allergy
DESCRIPTION:The session will review indications for treating allergic disease\, methods of allergy testing and treatment options. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Discuss work up of allergy patients to include in vivo and in vitro testing\n2. Describe skin testing options\n3. Describe allergy immunotherapy treatment options.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-allergy/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T164454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173637Z
UID:47567-1668174300-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Modern Rhinoplasty: Outcomes that Continue to Refine our Approach
DESCRIPTION:This panel is a discussion of national rhinoplasty leaders as to how the present day state of the art rhinoplasty has evolved over the years and preferred techniques to achieve the ideal result. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify the current practical approaches of leading rhinoplasty surgeons in the country.\n2. Discuss processes for analyzing patients and providing realistic goals\n3. Describe techniques for achieving long lasting natural results.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-modern-rhinoplasty/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T141500
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T184638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T160620Z
UID:47583-1668175200-1668176100@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The APP and the Field of Rhinology
DESCRIPTION:This session will review three main topics: 1. Anatomy of the paranasal sinuses\, 2. acute sinusitis versus chronic sinusitis and 3. the medical and surgical management associated with sinusitis. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Gain basic knowledge of the anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses\n2. Explain the difference between acute and chronic rhinosinusitis\n3. Identify the most common clinical presentation of CRS\n4. Assess the medical management of chronic rhinitis\n“
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-app-and-the-field-of-rhinology/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T171820Z
UID:47576-1668175200-1668177000@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Genetic Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Genetic etiologies are the most common cause of pre-lingual hearing loss and deafness. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of hearing loss allows for tailored medical and audiological management as well as genetic counseling. In this session\, two genetic case studies will be presented by interdisciplinary teams including otolaryngologists\, mid-level providers\, and genetic counselors. Presenters will describe the characteristics of the genetic diagnoses as well as implications for treatment and management of these patients. \nThe audience will see two case studies:\n1. The first case is a six-year-old male who recently underwent cholesteatoma surgery. A complicated case in that this patient had a congenital cholesteatoma and stigmata of branchiotorenal syndrome. Of great interest\, the patient’s mother had the same findings. This is an extremely rare case and likely represents an inherited condition.\n2. The second case reviews the early genetic diagnosis of DFNX2 hearing loss which was critical in subsequent management and counseling of the patient and family. \n  \n\n\n\nThe attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe the characteristics of BOR syndrome.\n2. Develop a diagnosis and treatment plan for patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of BOR syndrome.\n3. Summarize key features of DFNX2 (POU3F4-related hearing loss) and impact on surgical management\, audiologic habilitation\, and family counseling.\n4. Illustrate interdisciplinary approach to caring for patient with genetic diagnosis of hearing loss.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mecop.org/event/genetic-case-studies/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
CREATED:20221108T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162341Z
UID:47573-1668175200-1668178800@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Concussed Ear: Contemporary Pearls for Integrative Care
DESCRIPTION:Traumatic brain injuries and concussions cause complex physical\, emotional\, and cognitive symptoms. More specifically\, the disruption of sensory input can affect the integration of input in the brain leading to disordered motor output\, thus involving the ear and balance system. It is imperative to provide these patients with a careful\, comprehensive\, and integrative approach to differential diagnosis and management starting with the ear. This course will discuss the roles and value of collaborative care when focused on otologic pathologies and the recovery from traumatic brain injury. \nThe attendees will be able to:\n– List otologic pathologies associated with brain injuries and concussion.\n– Formulate a differential diagnosis of the otologic pathologies associated with brain injuries and concussion.\n– Identify at least 3 specialty professions and their value within an integrated approach to the evaluation and care of the ‘inner ear’ as a cornerstone to enduring recovery from concussion.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-concussed-ear/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20260512T011051
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:20221111T154500
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T154500
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20221111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20221111T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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:20221111T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T011051
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
END:VCALENDAR