2018
Thu - Sat
Stanford Otology Update
Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge, Stanford, CA
A Continuing Medical Education Conference presented by the Department of Otolaryngolory - Head Neck Surgery; Division of Otology/Neurotology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Statement of Need
This CME conference aims to increase knowledge surrounding the effective diagnosis and management of common, clinically relevant otologic disorders. Furthermore, the course content is designed to enhance clinical practice of medical providers caring for patients with otologic disorders. This course will cover topics involving all aspects of diagnosis, medical management, surgical intervention, as well as applying risk reduction techniques, ordering and interpreting imaging, and evaluating evidenced-based data. The course will consist of didactic lectures, panel/ case discussions, and interactive breakout sessions with the faculty utilizing learner engagement technology.
Target Audience
- This international program is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, allied health professionals, and audiologists specializing in family practice, primary care, internal medicine, otology, and otolaryngology.
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose hearing loss and balance disorders based on specific patient characteristic and practice setting.
- Evaluate the available management options in hearing loss and balance disorders based on specific patient characteristics and the practice setting.
- Apply risk reduction techniques in otologic surgery to reduce clinical errors.
- Identify the circumstances that may lead to iatrogenic injury or suboptimal outcomes.
- Assess evidence-based approaches to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing loss in infants and children.
- Recommend timely referrals of deaf children for cochlear implants.
- Recognize the broad range of etiologies of vertigo and tinnitus.
- Discuss criteria used to prevent and diagnose vertigo and tinnitus.
- Evaluate the current options available to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage vertigo and tinnitus.
- Interpret preoperative imaging and electrophysiologic studies.
- Utilize intraoperative monitoring to improve quality of care.
- Analyze risk and benefits of cartilage tympanoplasty.
- Discuss clinical guidelines on managing chronic otitis.
- Describe current state of genetics and gene therapy in otology.
- Discuss treatment opportunities resulting from genetic testing in otology.
- Demonstrate techniques in otologic endoscopy and OCR surgery.
- Review challenges in otosclerosis.
- Summarize issues in cochlear synaptopathy.
- Analyze recent advances in intratympanic therapy and inner ear pharmacotherapy.
- Evaluate latest indications for cochlear implantation.
- Assess vestibular physiology, testing and surgery.
- Explain symptoms of Meniere disease.
- Describe current techniques of bone cement in otology.
Course Directors
Nikolas H. Blevins, MD
Course Director
Larry and Sharon Malcolmson Professor
Chief, Division of Otology/ Neurotology
Medical Director, Stanford Cochlear Implant Center
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Matthew Fitzgerald, PhD
Co-Course Director
Assistant Professor - Med Center Line, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Robert K. Jackler, MD
Co-Course Director
Edward C. and Amy H. Sewall Professor and Chair in Otorhinolaryngology and Professor, By Courtesy, of Neurosurgery and of Surgery
Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD
Co-Course Director
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Otology and Neurotology)
A Continuing Medical Education Activity
Presented by the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of the Otology/Neurotology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine
Conference Contact
For conference related questions please contact
Yolanda Cervantes
CME Conference Coordinator
(650) 724-9549
ycervant@stanford.edu
For general questions, please send us an email or call us
stanfordcme@stanford.edu
(650) 497-8554
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