Annual Meeting Call for Science

Panel Presentations are ideally a discussion of a controversial or multifaceted topic by a panel of up to three expert presenters and one moderator. The Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) favors panels that can bring a multitude of perspectives and experience to the presentation.

Note, all abstracts must be submitted in English.

Submissions Should Address One or More of the Following:

• Alternative treatment options
• Case-based education
• Controversial topic debates
• Cutting-edge research

Expert Lectures are presentations led by experts on current diagnostic or therapeutic approaches and practice management topics. They include a maximum of two speakers, with the lead presenter counting as one. All previously presented Expert Lectures will have the option of transitioning one speaker into a “Mentor” role and bringing on a new “Speaker” with the aim of developing our next generation of expert teachers and bringing new voices to the meeting faculty. The mentor will not deliver didactic content but will be available on the podium for discussion, commentary, and the Q&A portion of the session. The mentor should actively assist in lecture preparation and revision. It is preferred that ALL presenters be well recognized experts on the topic with a presentation and/or publication history specific to the topic and be a minimum of five years out of residency/fellowship training for most topics.

Note, all abstracts must be submitted in English.

Submissions Should Address One or More of the Following:

• Present knowledge and approaches
• State-of-the-art diagnosis and therapeutic approaches for patient care
• Evidence-based data and expert opinion synthesis

International Symposium are discussions led by international panelists (i.e., from outside the United States) involving interactive, in-depth, state-of-the-art presentations. They include a maximum of three presenters, in addition to one moderator.

Note, all abstracts must be submitted in English.

Submissions Should Address One or More of the Following:

• Alternative treatment options
• Case-based education
• Controversial topic debates
• Cutting-edge research

Master of Surgery Video Presentations are seven-minute, short demonstration videos of key surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons. Each presentation will conclude with two minutes of audience questions and answers. Submissions should be high-quality videos, narrated by the lead presenter, and limited to seven minutes. All submissions will be reviewed initially for the quality of video and sound clarity. Submissions with poor video and sound clarity will be excluded from consideration regardless of the quality of their content.

Note, all abstracts must be submitted in English.

Scientific Oral Presentations are short Oral Presentations focusing on current evidence-based research, surgical procedures, and approaches in clinical sciences and their application to patient care. Based on merit, Oral submissions will be selected and recognized as “Best of” within each specialty area.

Original basic science and clinical work related to the broad area of otolaryngology ailments and diseases may be submitted. Submitters will select the best description of their study type from Study Type (Basic/lab science, Clinical/Translational science, Small Case Series/Case report, Systematic Review/Meta-analysis, Database study). Scientific abstracts should be the following:

• Unpublished
• Timely, contain innovative information and present findings on scientific research, surgical procedures, and practices.
• Submitted once and not as multiple abstracts or to multiple program types (i.e., Scientific Oral Presentations and Scientific Poster). If your proposal is not accepted as an Oral Presentation, it will be reviewed and may be considered as a Poster Presentation unless told otherwise.

Therefore, if the abstracts in question are not different enough to be considered separate studies (specifically, if they address the same research question
or present the same results), they may all be rejected.

Scientific Posters are visual displays detailing the latest advancements in otolaryngology research that allow the viewers the opportunity to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence for improved patient care practices. Based on merit, posters submissions will be selected and recognized as a “Best of” within each specialty area.

Original basic science and clinical work related to the broad area of otolaryngology ailments and diseases may be submitted. Submitters will select the best description of their study type from Study Type (Basic/lab science, Clinical/Translational science, Small Case Series/Case report, Systematic Review/Meta-analysis, Database study).

Scientific abstracts should be the following:

• Unpublished
• Timely, contain innovative information and present findings on scientific research, surgical procedures, and practices.
• Submitted once and not as multiple abstracts or to multiple program types (i.e., Scientific Oral Presentations and Scientific Poster). If your proposal is not accepted as an Oral Presentation, it will be reviewed and may be considered as a Poster Presentation unless told otherwise.

Therefore, if the abstracts in question are not different enough to be considered separate studies (specifically, if they address the same research question
or present the same results), they may all be rejected.

Simulation Presentations are one-hour education presentations with simulation tools at the core. Unlike other education adjuncts, such as “audience response,” the simulation tools should be integral to the conception and structure of the presentation. Presenters should have expertise in the topic and experience with the simulation platform. The presenters would be responsible for securing all needed simulation materials and coordinating with AAO–HNSF staff regarding audiovisual needs and room setup.

Submitters Will Need to Select One of the Following:

1. Small Group Format: Teach a specific topic through hands-on participation using one or more simulation tools by all or most attendees. Sessions should be limited to 35 attendees. They include one moderator and up to three faculty per simulation tool employed.
2. Large Group Format: Teach a specific topic through use of simulation tools in front of a larger audience, possibly with some audience members participating live for demonstration purposes. Examples may include tools such as live dissection, advanced imaging education platforms, or management of rare/difficult clinical scenarios. They include one moderator and up to three additional presenters. Although some role-playing workshops have been categorized as large group simulation in the past, we would encourage re-categorization as a Panel Presentation or Expert Lecture if simulation is not integral to the course.