The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will feature another round of innovative programming and dynamic events based on attendees’ feedback. Below is a list of new additions and enhanced offerings, many of which focus on bringing together the community for important discussions.
Crucial Conversations
Launched in 2023 with an inaugural panel organized by Past President Albert L. Merati, MD, Crucial Conversations provides a platform to discuss the multiple viewpoints and responsibilities involved in selecting and training the future otolaryngology workforce. The conversation will continue at this year’s Annual Meeting with a specific emphasis on how these training decisions will impact our ability to provide equitable care across our communities in the future.
Education Sessions in Spanish
In cooperation with the Pan American Association of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, this year’s AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting program includes a full day of education sessions offered in Spanish on Saturday, September 28. Topics include:
- Exposición Laríngea Difícil en Microlaringoscopia
- Cirugía del Seno Frontal: Un Enfoque Gradual
- Novedades en Tiroides: De La Ablación a los TKI
- Guías en Cáncer de Cabeza y Cuello y la Realidad en Países de Bajos Recursos
- Novedades en Rinoplastia: Una Revisión Internacional
- Evitando Complicaciones en FESS
- Manejo de Casos Difíciles en Laringología
- Avances en Implantes Cocleares en las Américas
These sessions will be recorded and distributed to the Latin American ENT community after the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. There are additional Spanish sessions being offered as part of the education program. Visit the online schedule and sort “Spanish Language” under the Special Focus category to view the complete Spanish sessions schedule.
International Day
With a renewed focus on our international members and attendees, this year’s International Day will feature several can’t miss events including the International General Session, International Advisory Board Meeting, and the return of the International Reception (all international attendees are invited). Learn more about the Global Events taking place during the Annual Meeting.
Medical Student Focused Education
Curated especially for medical students, these sessions include the Board of Governors Student Forum with Lunch, Harry Barnes Medical Society Student Event, Scientific Poster Tours hosted by the Young Physicians Section, and more.
New Tracks! Care Equity, Quality, and Safety and Artificial Intelligence
There has been increased literature of observational studies showing care inequity, but no matter how much the science of otolaryngology is driven forward, it’s not getting to patients in every setting as well as it should. The new Care Equity, Quality, and Safety track will seek to start pushing the needle forward on sharing solutions that work locally across the country with our national community.
With the continued advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), there will be an AI mini track at this year’s Annual Meeting as well to address the potential ways AI will impact the field of otolaryngology. There will be four panel discussions about the different aspects of AI, as well as a dedicated scientific oral hour with 10 AI-relevant scientific oral presentations.
OPPS Coffee Talks with ASCENT: Tips & Tools for Success
Sunday, September 29 & Monday, September 30 | 10:00 – 11:00 am (ET)
OTO Pavilion in the OTO EXPO
Roundtable discussions on key business challenges, led by thought leaders from the AAO-HNS Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS) and ASCENT.
Sunday Topics:
- Marketing and Reputation Management: It’s Not Just Word of Mouth Anymore
- Building a New Practice Out of Residency or in a New Location: Lessons Learned*
- Partner/Associate Compensation and Buy In/Buy Out Models*
- How to Establish an In-office Surgical Practice*
- Telemedicine: Impact or Non-impact for ENT
- How to Get Your Administrator Involved/Educated*
- Best Practices in Preparing and Incorporating APPs*
- Assigning Overhead: Compensation Revenue and Expense Calculations / Models
- The Challenges of Difficult Private Practice Economic Environments*
Monday Topics:
- Recruitment and Retention of Staff
- Building a New Practice Out of Residency or in a New Location: Lessons Learned*
- Partner/Associate Compensation and Buy In/Buy Out Models*
- How to Establish an In-office Surgical Practice*
- How to Start/Expand an Allergy Practice
- Why I am Passionate About Private Practice
- How to Get Your Administrator Involved/Educated*
- Best Practices in Preparing and Incorporating APPs*
- The Challenges of Difficult Private Practice Economic Environments*
*Topic will be discussed both days
Simulation Education at the “Simulation Center”
Simulation education at the Annual Meeting continues to grow on a yearly basis. This year in Miami, there will be 25+ interactive, hands-on sessions to enhance surgical skills training at no extra charge. Learn more about the Simulation Education taking place during the Annual Meeting.
Stump the Experts
Formerly known as “Office Hours,” Stump the Experts will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about specific cases or scenarios to a panel of experts to see how they would approach certain situations. A direct response to attendee feedback, Stump the Experts will be audience-driven and will feature “heavy hitters” from the different specialty areas. Ask a tough question or bring a case for the group to discuss.
