7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium for the Advanced Practitioner

Chicago, IL US
September 20, 2024 to September 21, 2024
Unlock Advanced Expertise in Head and Neck Cancer Patient Care!
 
Join us for an innovative and comprehensive program to empower seasoned professionals to overcome the unique challenges of caring for head and neck cancer patients. It will take you on a transformative journey that spotlights a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitating these special patients.
 
Take a deep dive into cutting-edge preservation treatments encompassing surgical and non-surgical modalities. Gain insights into the tangible functional improvements achieved through these interventions, all underpinned by robust evidence-based practices. This course is your gateway to becoming a leader in head and neck cancer patient care.
 
The Advanced Course tuition of $475 (before August 1, $525 beginning August 1) includes breaks and lunches during course hours.

In-depth sessions will include topics about:
  • Decision-Making Crossroads in Head and Neck Cancer
  • Targeted Treatment Approaches to Drive Better Outcomes
  • Considerations for Optimal Functional Outcomes
  • Novel Management Approaches in Head and Neck Cancer
  • Holistic Medicine in Head and Neck Cancer
  • Divergent Thinking in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer
  • And much more!

OPTIONAL PRE-COURSE WORKSHOP!
Advanced Clinical and Surgical Approaches to Management of Total Laryngectomy
 
September 19, 2024 | 2:00 pm-5:30 pm CT
 
Explore laryngectomy patient management challenges with this dynamic workshop. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, translating research into clinical applications. Topics covered include optimizing the length of stay, refining acute care pathways, and objective patient candidacy assessment. Elevate your skills in decision-making for puncture candidacy. Join us and excel in laryngectomy care.
 
Space is limited! Application has been made to ASHA to offer CEUs for the Pre-course Workshop. Registration for the optional Pre-course Workshop is an additional $99. You must be registered to attend the full course to be eligible for the Pre-course Workshop.
 
 
This symposium is sponsored by Atos.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Medical Knowledge
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Atos Medical Events Team
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
events.us@atosmedical.com
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
1.800.217.0025

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PRE-COURSE REGISTRATION - 7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium
OPTIONAL PRE-COURSE AVAILABLE!
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Summary
Event starts: 
09/20/2024 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
09/21/2024 - 12:00pm
Activity opens: 
10/09/2023
Activity expires: 
09/21/2024
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Advanced Course Topics

1.    Immunotherapy: Harnessing the Power of Checkpoint Inhibitors
2.    Precision Medicine: Personalized Treatment Approaches for Improved Outcomes
3.    Divergent Thinking in Management of HNC: Exploring Alternative Therapeutic Strategies for HPV
Optimizing Treatment Approaches for Functional Recovery
4.    Survivorship Care & Surveillance: Long-term Support for Physical and Psychosocial Well-being
5.    Decision-making Crossroads: Targeted Treatment Approaches for Optimal Functional Outcomes
6.    Proactive Swallowing Therapies for Modern Head and Neck Cancer Treatments
Swallowing Protocols and Documentation for H & N Cancer Patients
7.    MBSimP standardization of assessment
8.    REST 
9.    ASPEKT-C
10.    Digest 
11.    VPI Velopharyngeal insufficiency VPD Pharyngeal wall injections -VPD oncology
The Role of lifestyle medicine in improving outcomes
12.    Holistic Medicine: Integrating Body and Mind in Head and Neck Cancer Management
13.    Multidisciplinary Care: Collaborative Teams for Comprehensive Patient Support
14.    Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Strategies for Culturally Competent Care
15.    Advancing Patient-Centered Care in Head and Neck Oncology
16.    Using data to create an optimal care pathway for patients with total laryngectomy
17.    Expanding team—Leveraging advanced practitioners and midlevel providers in patient care
Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
18.    Artificial Intelligence and Imaging: AI-assisted Interpretation for Accurate Diagnosis
19.    Novel Management Approaches: Integrating Cutting-edge Techniques for Better Outcomes
20.    Speech and Swallow Clinical Care pathways for H & N Surgical patients MSKCC
21.    Radiation Descalation for HPV OPSCC
22.    Leveraging Strength-finders to build a strong team
23.    Trismus pathophysiology and PMR protocols for management
24.    Differential Diagnosis of H & N Lymphedema and key treatment protocols
25.    The Role of the Maxillofacial Prosthodontist in Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation
26.    Optimizing Functional Outcomes in Oral Cavity Reconstruction
27.    The Role of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and Laser Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer
28.    The role of Ultrasound in Party wall assessment
29.    Outcomes with mobility product -a submental device for use of device
30.    LPR vs GPR? Isn't it all the same?
The Future is now
31.    Regenerative Medicine and its impacts on the future
32.    Targeted Therapy-- Harnessing nanotechnology for targeted treatments
33.    CarT therapy and impact on H & N treatment
 
Sheraton Grand Chicago River North
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
SPECIAL PARTICIPANT RATES AVAILABLE!
All activities associated with the 7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium for the Advanced Practitioner will take place at the host hotel. This makes parking, staying, and participating convenient and all in one location!
 
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
 
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self-parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
 
Accommodations can be made using Atos Medical Advanced Training - Learn about the event and search for hotels (passkey.com). Additional amenities are available on the hotel site when you book your room.
 
Participants are responsible for any hotel cancellation and incidental charges.

 


VISITING CHICAGO
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For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
 

ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact Atos Medical Events Team via email at events.us@atosmedical.com.

The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COURSE DIRECTORS
Nishant Agrawal, MD  Nishant Agrawal, MD, FACS
  Chief, Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  Co-Director, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
  
 
 

Ellen MacCracken, MS, CCC-SLP  Ellen MacCracken, MS, CCC-SLP
  Assistant Director, Therapy Services-Speech and Swallowing Department


 
 
 
FACULTY
1.    Ari Rosenberg, MD-University of Chicago
2.    Patrick Ha, MD-UCSF
3.    Kate Hutcheson, SLP-MD Anderson Cancer Center
4.    Jessica Gregor, SLP-Mayo Clinic Phoenix
5.    Dr. William Gao, MD-University of Chicago
6.    Amy Siston, PhD-University of Chicago
7.    Rodney Taylor, MD, MSPH-University of Maryland
8.    Laurie Winnerholm, SLP-NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center
9.    Mario Landera, SLP-University of Miami 
10.    Nishant Agrawal, MD-University of Chicago
11.    Louise Cunningham, SLP-Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center
12.    Michael Stubblefield, MD-Kessler Institute
13.    Akanksha Srivastava, Oral maxillofacial ND-UIC
14.    Lauren Ottenstien, SLP-Emory
15.    Steve Sims, MD-UIC
16.    David Lott, MD-Mayo Clinic 
17.    Dan Deschler, MD-Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary
18.    Carol Fahkrey, MD-Johns Hopkins 
19.    Jamie Ahn Ku, MD-Cleveland Clinic
20.    Aditya Juloori, MD-University of Chicago
21.    Elizabeth Lipton, SLP-University of Madison
22.    Ed Unruh, PA-UChicago
23.     Greg Tomczyk-UChicago

For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
 
ASHA CEUs
 
Application has been made to ASHA for continuing education credits.

For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
REGISTRATION
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If you would like to add the pre-course, you will be presented with the opportunity to do so at the bottom of the checkout screen after clicking "Register Now".

For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
 

SYMPOSIUM
 
Registration TypeBEFORE
Aug 1		DISCOUNT
CODE		AFTER
Aug 1
General $475HNEB24$525
 
CANCELLATION POLICY If you cancel your participation in this conference, your registration fee less a $100 administrative fee will be refunded when written notification is received by September 1, 2024. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2024.


OPTIONAL PRE-COURSE WORKSHOP
 
Registration TypeFee
General$99
  
CANCELLATION POLICY If you cancel your participation in this conference, your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee, will be refunded when written notification is received by September 1, 2024. No refunds will be made after September 1, 2024.

 

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