Virginia Mason Update in Otology and Otolaryngology – A Virtual Experience provides a unique opportunity for otolaryngologists, advanced practitioners, and otolaryngology trainees to increase their knowledge and competence in the work-up and surgical care of otologic diseases, as well as to explore a variety of other topics within the field. Due to restrictions on in-person gatherings, this full day course will be presented online via livestream for the first time ever.

The morning begins with live on-line observation of otologic surgery performed by one of Virginia Mason’s otologists. Two procedures will be completed, and during these procedures viewers will hear from the surgeon and have the opportunity to interact with the MD facilitator who will address your questions in real time.

The afternoon on-line lectures will feature both local and national experts in their fields. The afternoon begins with the latest information on hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea, followed by approaches to sensorineural hearing loss in the pediatric patient, an update on the management of pulsatile tinnitus, treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis, and exploring the expanding indications for cochlear implantation in children and adults. We will close out the day with timely topics in head and neck cancer, care of the transgender patient, and will close with a COVID-19 update for the otolaryngologist.

Teaching methods include lectures, online surgical observations, and questions and answers with faculty.

Sponsorship: This activity is solely supported by Virginia Mason Medical Center.

1. Evaluate outcomes of hypoglossal nerve stimulation
2. Discuss recommended consultations and tests in evaluation of sensorineural hearing loss in children
3. Discuss and apply management strategies for certain causes of pulsatile tinnitus
4. Review outcomes of cochlear implantation for children and adults with asymmetric hearing loss/single-sided deafness
5. Discuss the work-up in a patient with unilateral vocal fold paralysis and the possible pathophysiological etiologies
6. Review the emerging trends in the treatment of head and neck cancer
7. Explain the more common procedures and techniques involved in gender affirming facial surgery
8. Apply the current COVID-19 precautions for clinic and operating room

The course will be held via livestream presentation.

Tuition $75.00
Your enrollment includes access to the live online otologic surgery observation and the afternoon on-line lectures.

Online registration will be open through noon on Thursday, November 5, 2020. For registration assistance, contact the CME department at 206.341.0142 or email cme@virginiamason.org.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABOHNS Recognition Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.

Friday, November 6, 2020