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7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium for the Advanced Practitioner
Chicago, IL US
September 19, 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.
This course addresses the challenges experienced practitioners face in caring for head and neck cancer patients. It highlights an interdisciplinary approach to their rehabilitation. The course covers cutting-edge conservation, surgical, and nonsurgical treatments, along with corresponding functional outcomes and evidence-based interventions, providing a comprehensive overview of optimal patient care.
Course Objectives:
- Describe 3 considerations when building a multi-disciplinary team to treat head and neck cancer.
- Describe the treatment considerations and protocols involved in oncological rehabilitation including lymphedema, myofascial release, respiratory training, and dysphagia.
- Identify emerging diagnostic and treatment options that involve personalized medicine including genetic testing and immunotherapies.
In-depth sessions will include topics about:
- Optimizing Treatment Approaches for Functional Recovery
- Therapeutic Strategies in Head and Neck Cancer Management
- Swallowing Protocols and Documentation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
- Holistic Approaches to Patient Care
- Advancing Patient-Centered Care
- Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
The Advanced Course tuition of $475 (before August 1, $525 beginning August 1) includes breaks and lunches during course hours.
OPTIONAL PRE-COURSE WORKSHOP!
Strategic Patient-Centric Care Planning for Total Laryngectomy Patients
OPTIONAL PRE-COURSE WORKSHOP!
Strategic Patient-Centric Care Planning for Total Laryngectomy Patients
September 19, 2024 | 2:00 pm-5:30 pm CT
This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of patient-centric factors that influence care planning for individuals who have undergone a total laryngectomy. It will highlight the critical considerations from various institutions and emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in driving treatment decisions.
Course Objectives:
- Describe 3 patient factors that can impact patient outcomes
- Describe the care pathway and guidelines for TL navigation
- Identify 3 aspects critical to determining patient candidacy for puncture and how to help a patient make an objective decision.
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.
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Event starts:
09/19/2024 - 8:00am
Event ends:
09/21/2024 - 2:00pm
Activity opens:
10/09/2023
Activity expires:
09/21/2024
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Sheraton Grand Chicago River North
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL
60611
United States
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SPECIAL PARTICIPANT RATES AVAILABLE!
All activities associated with the 7th Head and Neck Cancer Symposium for the Advanced Practitioneroccur 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. The room rate cutoff date for this event is September 4th, 2024.
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
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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](https://cme.uchicago.edu/sites/default/files/media/2023-10/Ellen%20MacCracken%2C%20MS%2C%20CCC-SLP.jpg)
Assistant Director, Therapy Services-Speech and Swallowing Department
FACULTY
Program Directors:
Dr. Nishant Agrawal, MD, FACS
Disclosure: Nishant Agrawal, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Nishant Agrawal, MD, FACS
Disclosure: Nishant Agrawal, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Ellen MacCracken, MS, CCC-SLP
Disclosure: Ellen MacCracken, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Speakers:
Brandon Baird, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Brandon Baird, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the University of Chicago and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Ellen MacCracken, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Speakers:
Brandon Baird, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Brandon Baird, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the University of Chicago and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
William Gao, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: William Gao, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: William Gao, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Jessica Gregor, SLP | Mayo Clinic
Disclosure: Jessica Gregor, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Mayo Clinic-Phoenix and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Jessica Gregor, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Mayo Clinic-Phoenix and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Patrick Ha, MD | University of California San Francisco
Disclosure: Patrick Ha, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by University of California San Francisco and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Patrick Ha, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by University of California San Francisco and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Kate Hutcheson, PhD | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Disclosure: Kate Hutcheson, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Kate Hutcheson, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Steven Sims, MD | Chicago Institute for Voice Care
Disclosure: H. Steven Sims, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the Chicago Institute for Voice Care and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: H. Steven Sims, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the Chicago Institute for Voice Care and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Amy Siston, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Amy Siston, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Chicago and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Amy Siston, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Chicago and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Michael Stubblefield, MD | Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Disclosure: Michael Stubblefield, PT has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Michael Stubblefield, PT has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Rodney Taylor, MD | University of Maryland
Disclosure: Rodney Taylor, MD, MSPH has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the University of Maryland and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Rodney Taylor, MD, MSPH has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by the University of Maryland and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Laurie Wennerholm, SLP | NYU Langone Health
Disclosure: Laurie Wennerholm, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by NYU Langone Health and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Laurie Wennerholm, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by NYU Langone Health and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dan Deschler, MD | Harvard
Disclosure: Dan Deschler, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Harvard and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Dan Deschler, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Harvard and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Lauren Ottenstien, SLP | Emory Health
Disclosure: Lauren Ottenstien, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Emory Health and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Lauren Ottenstien, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Emory Health and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Barbara Ebersole, SLP | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Disclosure: Barbara Ebersole, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Barbara Ebersole, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Mario Landera, SLP | The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Disclosure: Mario Landera, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Mario Landera, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Mihir Bhayani, MD | Rush University
Disclosure: Mihir Bhayani, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Rush University and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Mihir Bhayani, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Rush University and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Josh Teitcher, SLP | Rush University
Disclosure: Josh Teichter, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Rush University and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Josh Teichter, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Rush University and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Nicole Pulia, PhD | University of Wisconsin - Madison
Disclosure: Nicole Pulia, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by University of Wisconsin – Madison and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Nicole Pulia, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by University of Wisconsin – Madison and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Carly Barbon, PhD | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Disclosure: Carole Babson, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Carole Babson, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Kristen Pelzer, SLP | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Kristen Pelzer, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Kristen Pelzer, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
David Lott, MD | Mayo Clinic
Disclosure: David Lott, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Mayo Clinic and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: David Lott, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by Mayo Clinic and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Elizabeth Lipton, SLP | National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders
Disclosure: Elizabeth Lipton, MS, CCC-SLP, has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Elizabeth Lipton, MS, CCC-SLP, has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Susan McCammon, MD, PhD | University of Alabama at Birmingham
Disclosure: Susan McCammon, MD, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Susan McCammon, MD, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sarah Schneider, SLP | University of California San Francisco
Disclosure: Sarah Schneider, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of California San Francisco and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Sarah Schneider, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the University of California San Francisco and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Greg Tomczyck, MPAS | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Greg Tomczyck, PA has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Greg Tomczyck, PA has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Rohan Katipally, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Rohan Katipally, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Rohan Katipally, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Aditya Juloori, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Aditya Juloori, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Aditya Juloori, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: He is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. He has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Akanksha Srivastava, MD | Chicago Institute for Voice Care
Disclosure: Akanksha Srivastava, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the Chicago Institute for Voice Care and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Akanksha Srivastava, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by the Chicago Institute for Voice Care and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Joy Hesse, MA, SLP | Iowa ENT Center
Disclosure: Joy Hesse, MA CCC-SLP BCS-S has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Iowa ENT Center receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Joy Hesse, MA CCC-SLP BCS-S has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Iowa ENT Center receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Shelly Ryan, PT | Goddard Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, Inc.
Disclosure: Shelly Ryan, PT has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Goddard Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, Inc. and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Shelly Ryan, PT has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Goddard Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, Inc. and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Louise Cunningham, SLP | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Disclosure: Louise Cunningham, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and. receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Louise Cunningham, SLP has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and. receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Joseph Meleca, MD | UChicago Medicine
Disclosure: Joseph Meleca, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Veena Kallambettu, PhD | Ohio State University Medical Center
Disclosure: Veena Kallambettu, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Ohio State University Medical Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Stephanie Watts, PhD | Mayo Clinic Phoenix
Disclosure: Stephanie Watts, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Mayo Clinic Phoenix and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure: Joseph Meleca, MD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by UChicago Medicine and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Veena Kallambettu, PhD | Ohio State University Medical Center
Disclosure: Veena Kallambettu, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Ohio State University Medical Center and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Stephanie Watts, PhD | Mayo Clinic Phoenix
Disclosure: Stephanie Watts, PhD has the following financial relationship or relationship affiliations to disclose: She is employed by Mayo Clinic Phoenix and receives a salary. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
ASHA CEUs
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Partial credit will not be offered.
Satisfactory Completion Requirements
Attend the entire session of the Pre-Course
- Must sign in with faculty before 2 PM Welcoming statements on Thursday
Attend the entire session of the Advanced Course
- Must sign in with faculty before 7:45 AM Opening Remarks on Friday
For more information, contact the Atos Medical Events Team at events.us@atosmedical.com or 1.800.217.0025.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes on September 6, so reserve your spot today!
Please log in or create an account to register. Once logged in, select the registration fee and click "Register Now!". To claim the reduced early rate, use the listed discount code during registration.
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.
Please log in or create an account to register. Once logged in, select the registration fee and click "Register Now!". To claim the reduced early rate, use the listed discount code during registration.
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.
Registration Type | BEFORE Aug 10 | DISCOUNT CODE | AFTER Aug 10 |
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General | $475 | HNEB24 | $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 Type | Fee |
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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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