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SUMMARY:Review of the Audiological Test Battery for the APP
DESCRIPTION:In medical clinics across the country\, each audiology department has different testing available for referral. This session is a high-level overview of the most common tests that are offered in a general practice location. The speaker will provide a general overview of the auditory system\, the most common audiological tests\, common equipment\, patient instructions & time of the procedure and a sampling of the results provided to the physician for review. \nParticipants will be able to:\n1. list common audiological tests\,\n2. describe the testing process including patient instructions and length of the assessment\n3. identify common aspects of anatomy.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/review-of-the-audiological-test-battery-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T164911Z
UID:47676-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:The Ear: Anatomy\, Physiology\, Evaluation & Treatment of Common Ear Disorders
DESCRIPTION:This session covers a basic overview of otology for the APP. The speaker will cover basic anatomy\, otoscopy and microscopy and bedside screening tools. Common outer and middle ear disease and referral suggestions are also discussed. \nAfter this course\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify landmarks on the outer ear\, tympanic membrane and middle ear.\n2. Identify external and middle ear conditions using otoscopy and microscopy.\n3. Discuss the use of tuning forks as a bedside screening tool.\n4. Apply basic knowledge about outer and middle ear disease for appropriate referral treatment.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/the-ear-anatomy-physiology-evaluation-treatment-of-common-ear-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T193339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174609Z
UID:47670-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Care of the Professional Voice
DESCRIPTION:To learn about diagnosis and management of voice disorders in voice professionals as a general OTOHNS provider. Discussions around cases. \nAttendees will be able to:\n1. Define the professional voice user\n2. Identify vocal health tips\n3. Discuss management of phonotraumatic lesions in the professional voice patient\n4. Describe specific protocols in laryngeal surgery for professional voice patients
URL:https://mecop.org/event/care-of-the-professional-voice/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T193159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T170017Z
UID:47664-1668211200-1668211200@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/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T193028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T160029Z
UID:47661-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Cutting-Edge Testing Techniques\, Immunotherapy Options & 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. \nParticipants 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-testing-techniques-immunotherapy-options-biologics-in-otolaryngic-allergy/
LOCATION:Virtual Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T192859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T174931Z
UID:47655-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Remote Patient Monitoring in Audiology: Text and Email
DESCRIPTION:In a time where practices never seem to have enough time or staff\, remote patient monitoring using automated communications and workflow reduce effort and decrease the cost to manage patients. New systems using automated text and email prompts to stay connected increase revenue and improve patient experience and outcomes. \nThis session reviews ENT and Audiology practices’ use of text and email prompts to expand capacity and drive results. It features Henry Ford Hospital System’s use of text and email to connect with Hearing Aid patients to measure outcomes while measuring the feasibility of implementing a web-based patient engagement system. \n• Identify conditions driving virtual patient management and the use of text and email prompts\n• Identify uses of virtual patient management in ENT and audiology practices\n• List planning steps and implementation success factors
URL:https://mecop.org/event/remote-patient-monitoring-in-audiology-text-and-email/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T162644Z
UID:47652-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Radiology for the Hearing Healthcare Provider
DESCRIPTION:The comprehensive evaluation of auditory and vestibular disorders requires the combined efforts of different disciplines using diagnostic modalities\, including radiographic imaging. Transdisciplinary collaborative care of patients can be improved through a working knowledge of the indications\, study types\, and clinical correlations for radiographic imaging studies. This session will provide attendees with an overview of relevant anatomy and pathology demonstrated on MRI and CT scan radiographic studies as it relates to hearing and balance. By means of case presentations\, the presenters will discuss indications for different studies and the integration of study results into team-based comprehensive care for patients. \nUpon completion of this presentation\, participants will be able to:\n1. Discuss the purpose\, process\, and indications of different radiographic imaging modalities\n2. Describe relevant anatomy of the auditory and vestibular systems through radiographic imaging modalities.\n3. Identify appropriate imaging studies that are involved in the evaluation and management of diseases affecting the auditory and vestibular systems.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/radiology-for-the-hearing-healthcare-provider-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T192505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T172905Z
UID:47646-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Advances in Rhinoplasty
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion of national leaders in rhinoplasty with emphasis on new techniques\, tools\, and approaches used for these procedures. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Summarize the most recent advances in rhinoplasty\n2. Identify the patients who are best suited for various rhinoplasty techniques\n3. Describe indications that may make the patient not best suited for the procedure
URL:https://mecop.org/event/advances-in-rhinoplasty/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T192334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T175741Z
UID:47640-1668211200-1668211200@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/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T161439Z
UID:47637-1668211200-1668211200@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-hoarsness/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T191953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T165129Z
UID:47631-1668211200-1668211200@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T191825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T162037Z
UID:47625-1668211200-1668211200@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 \nAfter attending this session\, the attendee 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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T191650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T172749Z
UID:47622-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Join the General Otolaryngology Session: 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• Presbyacousis\n• Syndromic ear diseases\n• Malignant tumors of the external ear \nAfter attending this session\, the attendee 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-minimally-invasive-new-trends-in-otology/
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T191456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T155204Z
UID:47616-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Radiology for the Hearing Healthcare Provider
DESCRIPTION:The comprehensive evaluation of auditory and vestibular disorders requires the combined efforts of different disciplines using diagnostic modalities\, including radiographic imaging. Transdisciplinary collaborative care of patients can be improved through a working knowledge of the indications\, study types\, and clinical correlations for radiographic imaging studies. This session will provide attendees with an overview of relevant anatomy and pathology demonstrated on MRI and CT scan radiographic studies as it relates to hearing and balance. By means of case presentations\, the presenters will discuss indications for different studies and the integration of study results into team-based comprehensive care for patients. \nUpon completion of this presentation\, participants will be able to:\n1. Discuss the purpose\, process\, and indications of different radiographic imaging modalities\n2. Describe relevant anatomy of the auditory and vestibular systems through radiographic imaging modalities.\n3. Identify appropriate imaging studies that are involved in the evaluation and management of diseases affecting the auditory and vestibular systems.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/radiology-for-the-hearing-healthcare-provider/
LOCATION:Live Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174529Z
UID:47607-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Reconstructive Challenges Following Extirpation of Head and Neck Cancer
DESCRIPTION:The surgical care of patients with cancers of the head & neck region is particularly challenging\, given the unique reconstructive needs of this part of the body. Oncologic surgeons cannot only focus on cancer removal but must also keep in mind restoration of aesthetics and function. This panel will work up the reconstructive ladder\, providing a case based review of various reconstructive options for an array of simple to complex head & neck defects. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe the challenges involved in reconstruction after head and neck cancer surgery\n2. Identify the best reconstructive techniques based on different defects\n3. Indicate barriers to successful reconstruction of head and neck surgery patients.
URL:https://mecop.org/event/reconstructive-challenges-following-extirpation-of-head-and-neck-cancer/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T165757Z
UID:47528-1668211200-1668211200@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. \nAfter attending this session\, participants 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/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T165052Z
UID:47525-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis for the APP
DESCRIPTION:This session provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of chronic sinusitis from the APP perspective. The session will include basic anatomy\, clinical presentations and common medical management techniques. \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, participants will be able to:\n1. Describe 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. Discuss the medical management of chronic rhinosinusitis\n5. List the latest treatments for CRS
URL:https://mecop.org/event/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-chronic-sinusitis-for-the-app/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T155721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T154202Z
UID:47522-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Allergy Overview and Management Options
DESCRIPTION:The session will review indications for treating allergic disease\, methods of allergy testing and treatment options. \nAfter this session\, participants 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/allergy-overview-and-management-options/
LOCATION:Virtual Lecture
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T162203Z
UID:47516-1668211200-1668211200@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 that attend 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/
LOCATION:Virtual Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T155354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174431Z
UID:47513-1668211200-1668211200@mecop.org
SUMMARY:Legends of Our Time
DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss pearls of wisdom from the national thought leaders in the field of ENT. We will discuss interesting cases\, as well as introduction of new technology and goals for future physicians. \nAfter this session\, attendees will be able to:\n1. Identify leaders who have made a difference in otolaryngology during our time\n2. Discuss major advancements in the last half of the 20th century and first quarter of the 21st century\n3. Review landmarks in otolaryngology progress
URL:https://mecop.org/event/legends-of-our-time/
LOCATION:Live Panel Discussion
CATEGORIES:AMA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T155202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T155503Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
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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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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DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T153610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T155807Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T174520Z
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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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DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T153108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180853Z
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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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DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T152649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174202Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T163426
CREATED:20221108T194422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165214Z
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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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