Message from the Vice Presidents Welcome to Miami Beach! Thank you for attending our Combined Sections Meeting. It has been a pleasure to serve the membership as Section Vice Presidents this year and we are very proud of the outstanding program that has been assembled by our Program Chair, Dr. Mark Persky, and our Program Committee. The always popular How I Do It session is scheduled on Friday. Panel topics include: Evaluation of the Head and Neck Mass, What They Did Not Teach You about Tinnitus, Modern Surgery/Medical Treatment/Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Management of Laryngomalacia. Four concurrent sessions will be held on Friday which will include head and neck, otology and neurotology, general and sleep disorders, and pediatric otolaryngology. The Great Debate topics include Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring during Parotidectomy (pro/con), and Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Treat it or Just Watch It? (pro/con). This is followed by What’s the Latest and Greatest: 3D Printing in Otolaryngology, Endoscopic Otologic Surgery, Cine MRI - Evaluation of Residual OSA after T&A. Friday evening, immediately following the scientifi c sessions, is an opportunity to socialize and network at the Vice Presidents’ Welcome Reception. Concurrent sessions will also be held on Saturday morning which will include facial plastic/reconstructive surgery, general and sleep medicine, rhinology, and laryngology. Panel topics include Moh’s Reconstructive Cases, Electronic Healthcare Records: Tricks on How to Make Your Day Easier, Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Real Cases and Treatment Options, and Late Surgical Rehabilitation for Airway, Voice, and Swallowing. Saturday afternoon activities include the Resident Bowl. Come and cheer for your favorite team and see if you are as smart as the residents. The Thesis Seminar for candidates and prospective candidates will be given by Dr. Dana Thompson. The American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology will hold a scientifi c session on Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning panels include: Controversies in Otolaryngology: Refl ux - Is It as Important as We Think?, Masters of Otolaryngology: Scary Cases, My Worst Cases, Career Changing Events, Value Based Medicine: The Future, But What’s It All About?, and Health Reform, Ethics, Changes for the Future: The Compromised Surgeon. Soly Baredes, MD FACS Brian Nussenbaum, MD FACS Stephen S. Park, MD William B. Armstrong, MD FACS Eastern Section Vice President Middle Section Vice President Southern Section Vice President Western Section Vice President SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Friday - Americana 1 & 2 8:00 - 9:05 Welcome and Vice Presidential Citations 9:05 Presidential Address Change 9:25 - 9:55 Break/View Posters 9:55 - 10:10 Thesis Presentations 10:10 - 11:05 How I Do It Video Session 11:10 - 12:00 Keynote Address America’s Journey to the Triple Aim: Where Are We? www.triological.org Page 1 Friday - Concurrent Session - Americana 1 1:10 - 2:10 Head and Neck Session 2:10 - 3:00 Evaluation of the Head and Neck Mass 3:05 - 3:30 Break/View Posters 3:30 - 4:29 General and Sleep Disorders Session 4:25 - 5:10 Modern Surgery/Medical Treatment/Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 5:15 - 6:10 The Great Debate (Point/Counterpoint) Friday - Concurrent Session - Americana 2 1:10 - 2:05 What They Did not Teach You about Tinnitus 2:10 - 3:00 Otology/Neurotology Session 3:05 - 3:30 Break/View Posters 3:30 - 4:20 Management of Laryngomalacia 4:25 - 5:10 Pediatric Otolaryngology Session 5:15 - 6:10 What’s the Latest and the Greatest? Saturday - Business Meetings 7:00 - 7:50 Southern Section - Poinciana 1 7:00 - 7:50 Western Section - Poinciana 2 Saturday - Concurrent Session - Americana 1 8:05 - 9:05 Facial Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery 9:05 - 9:55 Moh’s Reconstructive Cases 10:00 - 10:30 Break/View Posters 10:30 - 11:25 Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Real Cases and Treatment Options 11:30 -12:30 Rhinology Session 12:30 Adjourn Saturday - Concurrent Session - Americana 2 8:05 - 9:00 Electronic Healthcare Records: Tricks on How to Make Your Day Easier 9:05 - 9:55 General and Sleep Medicine Session 10:00 - 10:30 Break/View Posters 10:30 - 11:25 Laryngology Session 11:30 - 12:30 Late Surgical Rehabilitation for Airway, Voice, and Swallowing after Prior Radiation and Surgery 12:30 Adjourn Page 2 Triological Society 2015 Annual Meeting at COSM Saturday - Afternoon Activities 12:45 - 2:30 Triological Thesis Seminar - Americana 2 12:45 - 2:30 Resident Bowl - Poinciana 3 & 4 12:45 - 2:45 Physician/Scientist Meeting - Americana 3 & 4 12:45 - 5:30 Golf Outing 1:00 - 5:00 ASGO Scientifi c Session - Americana 1 Sunday - Business Meetings 7:00 - 7:50 Eastern Section - Poinciana 1 7:00 - 7:50 Middle Section - Poinciana 2 Sunday - Scientifi c Session - Americana 1 & 2 8:05 - 8:55 Controversies in Otolaryngology: Refl ux - Is It as Important as we Think? 8:55 - 9:45 Masters of Otolaryngology: Scary Cases, My Worse Cases, Career Changing Events 9:45 - 10:10 Break/View Posters 10:10 - 11:05 Value Based Medicine: The Future, But What’s It all About? 11:05 - 12:00 Health Reform, Ethics, Changes for the Future: The Compromised Surgeon 12:00 Adjourn www.triological.org Page 3 Page 4 Triological Society 2015 Annual Meeting at COSM COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 22-24, 2016 About the Triological Society The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., aka The Triological Society, was founded in 1895 in New York, NY. In the years since its founding, the Triological Society has attracted the best and brightest in academic and clinical otolaryngology. Membership in the Triological Society brings the distinction of being elected to the most prestigious society in otolaryngology. Active Fellowship is achieved by presenting a thesis in the fi eld of otolaryngology considered acceptable to a panel of peers. For those entering the fi eld of otolaryngology, the Society provides role models. For those who are committed to research and related scholarly activity, the Society offers fellowship with like- minded peers who share common values, interests, and concerns. The Society disseminates scientifi c information by presenting the latest basic science and clinical information at scientifi c meetings and through publication of its scientifi c journals, The Laryngoscope and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. The Society promotes research into the causes of and treatments for otolaryngic diseases by attracting promising physicians to scholarly otolaryngology research and supporting their development, providing fi nancial support for the research efforts of young scientists, and promoting the highest standards in the fi eld of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Mission Statement The mission of the Triological Society is to assist physicians and other health care professionals in maintaining and enhancing their knowledge of and skills in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in pursuit of improved patient care. Goals • To disseminate the latest basic and evidence based clinical research fi ndings pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the full spectrum of disorders of the head and neck and related structures in pursuit of improved patient care. • To provide a forum for the international exchange of ideas and knowledge in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and related fi elds of medicine and science. • To provide for physician professional development through support of teaching and peer reviewed research. • To encourage the highest ethical and professional standards in the delivery of patient care by otolaryngologists- head and neck surgeons. • To promote academic excellence by requiring peer recommendations and an acceptable mentored thesis for admission to membership. • To ensure that all educational activities comply with ACCME requirements. • To ensure the continuation of the noble legacy of the Triological Society by mentoring young otolaryngologists to become scholars and leaders. To facilitate the above goals, the Society sponsors educational meetings. The Society’s journals, The Laryngoscope and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, serve as a means of disseminating the latest basic and clinical research results. The Society encourages research by providing research grants and awards on a competitive basis. Learning Objectives This activity is designed for otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons and other health professionals. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Apply high resolution intraoperative endoscopy for evaluation margins of resection of cancers. • Assess the effectiveness of Botox for various head and neck disorders. • Better analyze the results of genetic testing of thyroid nodules related to forms of treatment and prognosis. • Compare the effectiveness of medical versus surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea related to etiology. • Analyze and apply the need for central compartment neck dissection related to the staging of thyroid carcinoma. • Identify the grades of laryngomalacia in the pediatric population and apply appropriate treatment. www.triological.org Page 5 Exhibits Exhibitors will include representatives of pharmaceutical companies, instrument companies (including laser and endoscopic equipment), diagnostic equipment companies, publishers, public service companies, and others. We encourage attendees to examine the exhibits for information that may assist in their pursuit of improved patient care. Exhibitor arrangements are in compliance with the Accreditation Council for