March 14, 15 & 16, 2025
26th Annual McGill University Update in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
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 general otolaryngology and in the following subspecialties:
- Endocrin / Head and Neck Oncology
- Otology
- Rhinology
- Laryngology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastics / Reconstructive Surgery
Didactic presentations and/or panel discussions will be given on the following topics:
- Dental Aspects of Rhinology (from infection to sleep apnea)
- Esthetic Surgery of the Nose
- Systemic Manifestations of Laryngeal Disease
- Radio-Frequency Ablation and other Office-based Head & Neck Procedures
- Management of Benign Thyroid Pathologies
- Pediatric Eustachian Tube disfunction
- Diseases of the External Ear Canal
- Preventative Health Care in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (Infectious Diseases, etc.)
- Nutrition and Supplements, Cannabis, Smoking Cessation
- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Otolaryngology
The sessions have been designed for interactive discussion.
Course Overall Objectives
- Recognize the knowledge updates and current concepts in the subspecialties of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
- Appreciate the impact of technological advances on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the Head and Neck.
- Understand the most current management strategies in diseases/conditions in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
- Be aware of how to integrate new technologies as well as advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Otolaryngological disorders into their practices.
Course Directors
Dr. KAREN M. KOST
Professor of Otolaryngology, McGill University
Director of the Voice and Dysphagia Laboratory, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
Dr. JAMIE M. RAPPAPORT
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, McGill University
Chief of Otology & Neurotology, Jewish General Hospital
McGill University Faculty
Dr. David Chan
Dr. Cecilia Costiniuk
Dr. Yalon Dolev
Dr. Melanie Duval
Dr. Véronique-Isabelle Forest
Dr. Nathalie Gabra
Dr. Joshua Gurberg
Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest
Dr. Vincent Larouche
Dr. Tamara Mijovic
Dr. Richard Payne
Dr. Mark Samaha
Dr. Jonathan Young
More McGill faculty to be determined
Visiting Faculty
Dr. Andrea Darnbrough - University of Manitoba
Dr. David Eibling – University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Dr. Frank Fechner - University of Massachusetts (Boston, MA, USA)
Dr. Rita Issa (DMD) – Montreal, QC
Dr. M Lauren Lalakea – Stanford University (Stanford, CA, USA)
Dr. Marie-Jo Olivier – Université de Montréal
Dr. Mausumi Natalie Syamal - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dr. David Schramm – University of Ottawa
Dr. Jennifer Siu - University of Toronto
Dr. Neil Verma - Université de Montréal