Course Description
This meeting will employ both case presentation and panel discussion formats. Educational programming will include current concepts of diagnosis and treatment in head and neck medicine. New techniques and technology will be addressed, as well as outcomes of surgical techniques.
Course faculty is comprised of internationally recognized experts in academic otolaryngology. The audience will be comprised of otolaryngologists and associated professionals seeking the latest information in general otolaryngology, rhinology, head and neck surgery, and otology. This meeting will provide an environment conductive to free exchange of experience and the sharing of clinical outcomes with the ultimate goal of advancing and improving patient care.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide otolaryngologists an opportunity to review and update knowledge in general otolaryngology, rhinology, head and neck surgery, and otology.
CME Credit
Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives
After attending the educational sessions, each physician should be able to describe and discuss:
- current practice management, including medical and surgical approaches
- various protocols/procedures carried out in major medical teaching centers
- the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of the head and neck disease process
- various approaches to the contemporary management of otolaryngologic disorders
Target Audience
This program is designed for practicing otolaryngologists and associated health care professionals seeking the latest information in head and neck medicine.
Disclosure
It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine to require disclosure of financial relationships from individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity; to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to those relationships; and to make disclosure information available to the audience prior to the CME activity. Presenters are required to disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in the ADA in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please email sissonworkshop@comcast.net or attach a note to your registration form.
