Course description
The aim of this course is to provide an updated, practical approach to diagnostic and therapeutic problems commonly encountered by otolaryngologists in their daily practice. Specific topics in the different otolaryngology subspecialties will be presented by experts in the field. Interactive panel/audience discussions around case presentations will follow. Designated moderators will lead the discussion and encourage registrant participation. The facilitators include a large faculty from a number of academic centers.
Sessions will be held in the early morning and late afternoon to allow for enjoyable recreational activities during the day. Participants will enjoy the hospitality offered by the host faculty and will enjoy the ambiance offered by the Mont Tremblant ski resort.
Course objectives
Registrants will acquire an understanding of current diagnostic and management principles in the following subspecialties:
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Laryngology
- Facial Plastics
- Otology/Neurotology
- Pediatrics/Rhinology
Didactic presentations and/or panel discussions will be given on the following topics:
- Management of cutaneous melanoma in the head and neck
- Vocal fold paralysis
- Practical examples of management of the aging face
- Tympanoplasty & Ossiculoplasty
- Clinical Pediatric Rhinology
The sessions have been designed for interactive discussion.
CME credits
This event is approved for up to 10 credits by the Centre for Continuing Health Professional Education (CCHPE). The Centre for CCHPE, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Through a reciprocal agreement between the American Medical Association and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Centre for CCHPE, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University designates this activity for AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) up to the maximum number of credit hours noted above.
Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent at the educational activity.
Course directors
Dr MICHAEL P. HIER
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Oncology, McGill University
Chief, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Jewish General Hospital
Dr KAREN M. KOST
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, McGill University
Director of Otolaryngology, Montreal General Hospital and Director of the Voice Laboratory, McGill University
Dr JAMIE M. RAPPAPORT
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, McGill University
Chief of Otology & Neurotology, Jewish General Hospital
McGill faculty
• Dr. Sam Daniel
• Dr. Nabil Fanous
• Dr. Saul Frenkiel
• Dr. Michael Hier
• Dr. Karen Kost
• Dr. John Manoukian
• Dr. Alex Mlynarek
• Dr. Jamie Rappaport
• Dr. Adam Shapiro
• Dr. Mark Samaha
• Dr. Khalil Sultanem
• Dr. Marc Tewfik
• Dr. Jonathan Young
• Dr. Anthony Zeitouni
Visiting faculty
• Dr. Michael Benninger – Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland
• Dr. Patricia Berbari – Gatineau Quebec
• Dr. Steven Bernstein – Université de Montréal
• Dr. Richard Bussières – Université Laval
• Dr. Kris Conrad – University of Toronto
• Dr. David Eibling – University of Pittsburgh
• Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim – University of Alberta
• Dr. Kathryn Roth – University of Western Ontario
• Dr. David Morris – Dalhousie University
• Dr. Doron Sommer – McMaster University
• Dr. Kristina Zakhary – University of Calgary