Discover that the Future Is Now for Otolaryngology Research & Quality at #OTOMTG25

The AAO-HNSF Research & Quality (R&Q) Engagement Hub is expanding value to attendees with hands-on activities, live data displays, and exclusive presentations designed for healthcare professionals at every level. Plus, bookmark all these can’t-miss sessions to stay connected with the AAO-HNSF and up-to-date about the latest advances in R&Q!

RESEARCH & QUALITY ENGAGEMENT HUB

OTO EXPO Booth 107

Experience interactive demonstrations, learn about our clinical data registry Reg-ent, engage with Clinical Practice Guidelines, and connect with R&Q experts throughout the meeting.

What We’re Showcasing and Demonstrating at the R&Q Engagement Hub

Throughout the meeting, visit our R&Q Engagement Hub in the OTO EXPO for these special activities:

  • Reg-ent Clinical Data Registry: Explore our comprehensive clinical data registry with interactive demonstrations and learn how to leverage data for research and quality improvement.
    • Design Your Research – Data Dictionary Discovery: Learn how to leverage Reg-ent’s comprehensive data dictionary for your research
    • AI at Work in Reg-ent: Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our clinical data registry
    • Reg-ent Experience Report 2023: Interactive touchscreen display of registry insights and outcomes
    • Audiogram Demonstrations: Hands-on demonstrations of audiogram analysis and interpretation
    • CRS Dashboard Presentation: Live demonstration of chronic rhinosinusitis data visualization tools
    • Industry Presentations (Invite Only): Exclusive presentations for industry partners
    • Dupixent Study Showcase: Learn about ongoing research initiatives
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines: Engage with AAO-HNSF’s evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and discover how they’re adapting for the digital age.
    • Computable CPGs: Discover the future of clinical practice guidelines in digital format
  • CORE Program: Now more than ever we need to invest in research grants for the future of the specialty! Learn about our Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) program and connect with awardees, reviewers, and chairs.

The R&Q Engagement Hub will be staffed during the hours of the OTO EXPO so stop by anytime!

Daily R&Q Programming to Bookmark:

Saturday, October 11

PANEL PRESENTATION: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis:  AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am | Location: Room 123-124

Speakers: Corinna G. Levine, MD, MPH, Margo K. McKenna, MD, Meghan N. Wilson, MD

R&Q HUB: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline

Time: Immediately following the Panel Presentation | Location: OTO EXPO – R&Q Hub

R&Q HUB: Reg-ent’s Interactive Datapalooza and Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Time: 11:30 am (with coffee) | Location: EXPO Hall – R&Q Hub

PANEL PRESENTATION: Adult Sinusitis Update: AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Location: Room 123-124

Moderator: Spencer C. Payne, MD

Speakers: Kara Y. Detwiller, MD, Angela M. Donaldson, MD, Margo K. McKenna, MD

R&Q HUB: Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update

Time: Immediately following the Panel Presentation | Location: OTO EXPO – R&Q Hub

HONORARY GUEST LECTURE: Howard P. House, MD Memorial Lecture for Advances in Otology

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm | Location: 500 Ballroom

Honorary Guest Lecturer: Lawrence R. Lustig, MD

PRESENTATION: Game Changers: Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss

Time: 4:10 – 4:15 pm | Location: Wabash Ballroom

Speaker: Matthew L. Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, AAO-HNSF Coordinator-elect for Research and Quality

Sunday, October 12

R&Q HUB: Industry Partners CORE Session

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am | Location: OTO EXPO – R&Q Hub

HONORARY GUEST LECTURE: H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture | Precision Surgery: The Next Frontier for Our Patients

Time: 11:00 am – Noon | Location: 500 Ballroom

Honorary Guest Lecturer: Maie A. St. John, MD, PhD

R&Q HUB: Honoring CORE Awardees, Reviewers, and Chairs

Time: Noon | Location: OTO EXPO – R&Q Hub

PANEL PRESENTATION: Adapting Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Digital Age: A Feasibility Study

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm | Location: Room 138

Moderator: Maria Michaels, MBA

Speakers: Margo K. McKenna, MD, Seth R. Schwartz, MD, MPH, Dave E. Tunkel, MD

Monday, October 13

PANEL PRESENTATION: Quality Metrics in Head & Neck Cancer: Your Guide to Best Practice

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am | Location: Room 127

Moderator: Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality

Speakers: Jessica H. Maxwell, MD, MPH, Diana N. Kirke, MD MPhil, Patrick T. Tassone, MD

R&Q HUB: Coffee, Cochrane Scholars, and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Time: 11:00 am | Location: OTO EXPO – R&Q Hub

Tuesday, October 14

EXPERT LECTURE: Clinical Fundamentals: Outcomes Research and Evidence-based Medicine

Time: 11:00 am – Noon | Location: Room 242

Speaker: Michael G. Stewart, MD, MPH

 

Don’t Miss Out!

Join us throughout the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO for groundbreaking presentations, interactive demonstrations, and networking opportunities with Research & Quality leaders. Visit our Engagement Hub in the EXPO Hall to experience the full range of R&Q capabilities and connect with our expert team. If you haven’t already, register today!

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