8th Annual ENT for the PA-C CME Conference

April 25 – 29, 2018

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided By American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

(AAO-HNSF) Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology

- Head & Neck Surgery (SPAO-HNS)

In Collaboration With The Mayo Clinic

8th Annual ENT for the PA-C

CME Conference April 25 – 29, 2018

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort Scottsdale, Arizona

The 8th Annual ENT for the PA-C CME conference is provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery (SPAO-HNS) in collaboration with The Mayo Clinic.

The ENT for the PA-C Conference provides unparalleled CME opportunities for PAs and other medical professionals interested in or specializing in otolaryngology. Our workshops maximize hands-on learning, with concise content and small group sessions. This conference is also the ideal setting to network with ENT professionals from across the country. Lecture topics have been selected based on relevancy, practice need and audience requests from over eight years of lecture series. This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 116.00 hours (a maximum of 38 earnable by an individual) of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

CME Credit Information

Certificates In order to receive your CME certificate as verification of attendance, you must complete the post-meeting survey that will be provided via e-mail following the conference. Upon completion, you may request an electronic certificate by emailing admin@entpa.org.   Handouts & Presentations PowerPoint presentations can be accessed on the conference thumb drive.   

NCCPA CME Logging 1. Keep track of sessions you attend. 2. Go to www.nccpa.net and Log on to Your Personal Certification Record. 3. Click “Log New CME,” and then click on your conference link.

For additional information on logging your hours through NCCPA, please visit their website at www.nccpa.net. By logging your hours through the Conference Logging Link, your hours are verified, and thereby not audited by NCCPA. NCCPA service representatives are available 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday to help answer any questions you may have. The NCCPA customer service line is 678-417-8100.  

These CME hours are ANCC-approved. The CME hours awarded for the ENT for the PA-C Annual Conference are approved by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), one of the authorized CME providers by the ANCC. For details, please visit http://www.nursecredentialing.org/RenewalRequirements.aspx.  

Networking Reception Join us for an opportunity to network with other attendees at the reception on Saturday evening. The reception will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard. We look forward to seeing you there for drinks and dessert!

O.R. Simulation Lab Schedule

O.R. Simulation Labs are optional and incur an additional fee for registration. All simulation labs held at The Mayo Clinic Arizona, Collaborative Research Building 13208 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259.

Wednesday, April 25 Introduction to the ENT O.R. Session: 8:00 – 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Carrlene Donald, PA-C

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: Discuss and practice operating room protocol to include asepsis,

scrubbing, gowning, gloving and draping Learn names and usage, and practice with, instruments used in

ENT surgery Explain Safety Protocol and Time Out Protocol Discuss and practice appropriate “assist at surgery” technique for

ENT procedures Review and practice suturing techniques

Advanced ENT O.R. Session: 8:00 – 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Tom Nagel, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Discuss and practice surgical site injection Discuss and review surgical anatomy on a human cadaver Discuss and observe flap elevation techniques on human

cadaver Discuss and practice intra-operative surgical procedures such as

ligation, wound closure and drain placement Discuss and practice appropriate “Assist at Surgery” technique for

neck dissection, parotidectomy and thyroid surgery

Workshop Schedule

Workshops are optional and incur an additional fee for registration. All workshops held at hotel unless otherwise noted. Thursday, April 26

Basic Otology Workshop Sessions: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Room: BALLROOM E Jeff Fichera, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss normal, normal variant and abnormal otologic conditions. • Demonstrate techniques for cerumen removal. • Demonstrate techniques for foreign body removal from ear. • Perform manual pneumatic otoscopy examination.

Vertigo Workshop Sessions: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Room: EL TEATRO Mike Valdez, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss and demonstrate these components of the vertigo examination:

– Neurological examination. – Rhomberg Test. – Fukada Stepping Test. – Dix-Hallpike.

• Demonstrate and practice canalith repositioning.

Otology Workshop: Advanced Sessions: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Room: BALLROOM AB Ryan Marovich, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Practice removing cerumen impaction under microscope. • Practice myringotomy. • Practice ventilation tube insertion. • Practice intra-tympanic membrane injection.

Flexible Nasal Endoscopy Workshop: Basic Sessions: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m. Room: BALLROOM F Kristi Gidley, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss normal anatomy on flexible nasopharyngoscopy. • Practice the use of the flexible nasopharyngoscope on

mannequins. • Practice the use of the flexible nasopharyngoscope on simulated

patient. • Understand and practice proper endoscope use and care.

ENT Coding Sessions: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Room: LA VINCA Marie Gilbert, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize the required components for ENT Specialty Evaluation and Management coding.

Document appropriately to support medically necessary levels of E&M coding.

Employ correct codes for ENT office procedures.

ENT Procedures Workshop Sessions: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Room: BALLROOM C Nabilah Ali, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss indications for and practice removal nasal foreign body. • Discuss indications for and practice control anterior epistaxis. • Discuss indications for and practice control posterior epistaxis. • Discuss indications for and practice fine needle aspiration. • Discuss indications for and practice peritonsillar abscess drainage. • Discuss indications for drainage auricular hematoma and

practice splinting. Intro to ENT Ultrasound Sessions: 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 a.m. (three one-hour sessions) Room: LAS PALMAS C Trina Sheedy, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the indications for and clinical utility of H&N ultrasound. • Identify normal H&N anatomy • Understand basic ultrasound machine capabilities and control

functions

Videostroboscopy Sessions: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Room: LA VALENCIA B Ann Walter, PA-C and Ralph Iannuzzi, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize the usage and care of videostroboscopy equipment. Discuss indications for videostroboscopy examination of the adult. Identify normal anatomy, normal variants and abnormal findings

visible via videostroboscopy Practice performing and recording a videostroboscopy exam on

a simulated adult patient.

Flexible and Rigid Nasal Endoscopy Workshop: Advanced Sessions: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1- 3:00 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Room: BALLROOM D Marti Felder, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify normal anatomy, normal variants and abnormal findings visible via flexible nasopharyngoscopy.

• Understand indications and perform flexible and rigid scope examination of the adult.

• Understand indications and perform flexible scope examination of a child/infant mannequin.

• Perform intranasal culture and sinus debridement using rigid scope for the adult.

Airway Management Workshop: Advanced, PEDIATRIC Sessions: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Room: LA VALENCIA A Catherine Hart, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss and practice pediatric tracheostomy care techniques • Discuss and recognize differences in pediatric versus adult

tracheostomy tubes • Discuss and practice management for pediatric tracheostomy

airway leaks • Discuss and practice management for obstructed pediatric

tracheostomy tubes • Discuss indications for and practice tracheoscopy of pediatric

tracheostomy tubes Airway Management Workshop: Advanced, ADULT Sessions: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., 6 – 8:00 p.m. Room: LA VALENCIA A Catherine Hart, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss and practice tracheostomy care techniques. • Discuss and practice management for tracheostomy airway

obstruction. • Discuss and practice the management of tracheostomy airway

leaks. • Discuss and practice management for tracheostomy bleeding. • Discuss indications for and practice cricothyrotomy.

Lecture Schedule

LOCATION: General Sessions and Core Track lectures will be held in BALLROOM ABCD. Advanced Track lectures will be held in BALLROOM EF.

Friday, April 27

6:30-7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast in Foyer

7:30-8 a.m. Opening Remarks (General Session) • Announcements, learn how to log your CME, and optimize your conference experience.

8-9 a.m. Transoral Surgical Approaches for H&N Cancer (General Session)

Tom Nagel, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Explain what transoral surgery is. Recognize indications for robotic surgery in head and neck

cancer. Identify what patients could benefit from seeing a head and neck

surgeon for transoral surgery. 9-10 a.m. Adult Audiology & Hearing Loss (Core Track) Jodi McCollum, AuD and Tony Mendez, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the different types of hearing loss and associated clinical conditions.

Interpret an audiogram. Review treatment options for various hearing disorders

9-10 a.m. Functional Nasal Surgery (Advanced Track) Steve Bansberg, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand effective assessments of the anatomic contributors to nasal obstruction.

Describe the goals and techniques of septal surgery, including septal perforation repair and turbinate surgery

Describe the goals and techniques of nasal valve repair 10-10:30 a.m. Break and Exhibit Hall Open

10:30-11:30 a.m. Workup of the Dizzy Patient (Core Track) Peter Weisskopf, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize common causes of vertigo Understand various testing methods and their appropriate use in

dizzy patients Combine history and physical exam findings to develop an

appropriate differential diagnosis for the dizzy patient 10:30-11:30 a.m. Intersection of Aerospace Medicine

Research and ENT (Advanced Track) Mike Cevette, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Participants will identify features of the vestibular system that contribute to spatial disorientation.

Participants will identify the key aspects of eye tracking that have relevance in the assessment of oculomotor function and cognitive performance.

Participants will identify how low and high frequency hearing contribute to speech understanding.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Congenital Neck Masses (Core Track) Jason Fowler, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

To provide a better understanding of the origin of congenital neck masses by reviewing the basic embryology and anatomy that leads to the development of these lesions.

To provide a better understanding of the work-up of congenital neck masses so as to avoid unnecessary imaging in general and unnecessary radiation in the form of CT scans.

To understand the treatment modalities available for management of congenital neck masses.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Migraine Manifestations in OHNS (Advanced Track) Kimberly Lakhan, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between Migraine and Sinus Headache Discuss Migraine Associated Dizziness and other forms of dizziness Decide when to treat or refer

12:30 -1:30 p.m. Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open in Grand Foyer

1:30-2:30 p.m. Coding for the Ambulatory Setting (Core Track) Marie Gilbert, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize & document the required components of ENT E&M outpatient coding.

Employ correct coding of ENT office procedures. Utilize Incident-to billing correctly.

1:30-2:30 p.m. Pediatric Airway (Advanced Track) Catherine Hart, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the key anatomic features of the pediatric airway. Identify presenting history, symptoms and findings in common

pediatric airway problems. Describe the initial assessment and management of infant and

children with airway symptoms.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Oral Lesions (Core Track) Jason Fowler, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify common oral cavity lesions and masses and form a differential diagnosis.

Select appropriate testing based on the history and physical exam findings.

Develop a medical management plan including follow up and referral as indicated.

2:30-3:30 p.m. OHNS Endocrine Updates (Advanced Track) Mike Hinni, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Name the four basic types of thyroid cancers. Explain the current guidelines for differentiated thyroid cancer

which are small than 4cm. Describe the diagnostic and therapeutic tools to manage

postoperative hypocalcemia.

3:30-4 p.m. Break & Exhibit Hall Open

4-5 p.m. Outer and Middle Ear Disorders (Core Track) David Holley, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify normal anatomical structures of the external and middle ear.

Differentiate multiple external/middle ear conditions and diseases.

Develop appropriate treatment strategies for external/middle ear disease.

4-5 p.m. Cleft Palate and VPI (Advanced Track) Catherine Hart, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the key anatomic features of cleft palate and describe the basic embryologic development of cleft palate.

Identify clinical features of cleft palate and describe the assessment and management of infants with cleft palate.

Identify clinical features of velopharyngeal insufficiency and describe the assessment and management of children with VPI.

5-6 p.m. Airway Inflammatory Disease (General Session) Matthew Rank, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize patients who would benefit from lower airway investigations and/or treatment.

Become familiar with various asthma testing options. Understand the concept of the unified inflammatory airway and

how it relates to the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with ENT problems.

Saturday, April 28

6:00-7:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. OHNS Imaging - Sinus and Neck (General Session) Joe Hoxworth, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of sinonasal imaging to depict normal anatomy and disease states.

Identify features on sinus CT that may indicate a need for revision sinus surgery.

Discuss the primary anatomic compartments of the neck and use this knowledge to formulate an imaging differential diagnosis.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Sinonasal Disorders (Core Track) Mike Marino, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

To understand the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis, and the role of allergy in sinonasal disease.

To understand the diagnosis and management of nonallergic irritant rhinitis, and how this is a distinct entity from allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis.

To identify patients with rare sinonasal conditions including cerebrospinal fluid leak and hereditary hemorrhagic teleangiectasia.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Facial Rejuvenation and the Aging Face (Advanced Track) Brittany Howard, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Name the changes most often addressed in the aging face. Describe surgical, injectable, and resurfacing treatment options Anticipate potential pitfalls and complications from facial

rejuvenation. 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Break & Exhibit Hall Open in Grand Foyer 9:30-10:30 a.m. Allergy & Immunotherapy (Core Track) Susan Broquard, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize the history and physical exam findings suggesting allergy.

Perform the appropriate workup of suspected allergic disease. Explain principles, risks and benefits of immunotherapy

9:30-10:30 a.m. Adult & Pediatric CRS: An Update (Advanced Track)

Mike Marino, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

To understand the diagnosis and classification of chronic rhinosinusitis.

To identify traditional and emerging treatment strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis.

To understand special considerations for pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. OHNS Adult Consults and Emergencies (Core Track) Carrlene Donald, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the pathophysiology and treatment modalities for anterior and posterior epistaxis, sinusitis in an immunocompromised patient, tracheostomy bleed and peritonsillar abscess

Describe the algorithm to determine which nursing calls require a face to face evaluation of the patient for assessment in a postoperative setting

Identify which emergencies require an expedited return to the OR and surgical intervention

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. OHNS Imaging - Temporal Bone and Skull

Base (Advanced Track) Joseph Hoxworth, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Appreciate the complementary role of CT and MRI for imaging of the temporal bone and skull base.

Describe basic temporal bone anatomy. Discuss the role of imaging in evaluating patients with hearing loss.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OSA Evaluation and Management Update (Core Track) Stacey Ishman, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the latest management guidelines for adult OSA Examine the new tonsillectomy and polysomnography guidelines

for children with sleep disordered breathing Recognize the pros and cons of multiple diagnostic methods for

OSA in adults and children

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TBI, Concussion, and Psychology of Dizziness (Advanced Track)

Jamie Bogel, AuD, PhD and Matthew Wester, AuD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the diagnostic criteria for Persistent Perceptual Postural Dizziness (PPPD).

Understand the treatment options for PPPD. Understand the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to

diagnosis and management of PPPD Discuss common balance presentations following TBI/concussion. Describe oculomotor diagnostic findings in the acute

TBI/concussion phase. Understand the importance of evaluating central integration in

TBI/concussion evaluations.

12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Break & Exhibit Hall Open in Grand Foyer 12:45-2:00 p.m. Lunch & Lecture: Professional Advocacy (General Session) Laura Kirk, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Assess workplace culture in order to direct advocacy toward pressure points for Advance Practice optimization.

Express alternative nomenclature for the term "mid-level providers" in an effective and winsome way.

Review data on optimal advance practice models. Learn and practice skilled negotiation techniques.

2:00 p.m. Afternoon Off 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. SPAO-HNS Membership Meeting The SPAO-HNS Membership meeting will be held in the General Session room to discuss current business, the future of the organization, and vote on issues as introduced by the Board. If you have a green member ribbon attached to your name badge you are a full voting member of the organization. If you have a red member ribbon attached to your name badge you are an active member with floor privileges but without voting privileges. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction The annual SPAO-HNS Reception and Silent Auction will be held in the courtyard. Each year SPAO-HNS holds a silent auction featuring textbooks (donated by Thieme Publishers) and other items to benefit the SPAO Student Scholarship Fund. All items in the silent auction will have a minimum bid and increase in increments of $10. Bidding for these items will open Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. and will end Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. For more information on the SPAO-HNS Student Scholarship or to view past recipients please visit: http://www.entpa.org/scholarship/.

Sunday, April 29

6:00-7:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Collaborative Eval & Tx of Dysphonia (General Session) David Lott, MD & Wenli Chen, SLP At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of multidisciplinary approach in assessment and treatment.

Identify the benefits and challenges in a multidisciplinary approach in voice assessment and treatment.

Discuss relevant research in collaborative model in treatment and assessment of dysphonia

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Basic Laryngology (Core Track) Jaime Engholdt, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the basic functions of the larynx Identify the different vocal fold pathologies and treatments Recognize laryngotracheal conditions and treatments available

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Advanced Laryngology (Advanced Track) David Lott, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the recent advances in laryngology

Identify places in the listeners' practices where these may be instituted

Discuss research in the field of laryngology

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Break, Exhibit Hall Open and Drawing 9:30-10:30 a.m. Pediatric Hearing Loss (Core Track) Sharon Gnagi, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe appropriate newborn and early childhood hearing screening and reflex testing. 

Understand developmental implications of pediatric hearing loss.  Discern appropriate interventions and further testing for pediatric

patients with confirmed hearing loss. 

9:30-10:30 a.m. Regenerative Therapies in OHNS (Advanced Track)

Rick Hayden, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the potential for regenerative medicine therapy for H&N autograft transplantation

Discuss ethical considerations regarding regenerative medicine Identify appropriate patient candidates for regenerative

medicine therapy. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Chronic Cough (Core Track) Jaime Engholdt, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the common causes of upper airway chronic cough. Recognize diagnostic techniques for chronic cough. Identify common treatments for chronic cough from an ENT

perspective. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. H&N Reconstruction (Advanced Track) Rick Hayden, MD At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the reconstructive options for common H&N defects Name the functional goals and limitations involved with H&N

reconstruction Understand the reconstructive ladder and importance of flap

selection 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thyroid Lesions (Core Track) Lori Klusovsky, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Review the proper workup of a thyroid nodule Review the types of Thyroid Malignancies Review the updates in treatment of Papillary thyroid malignancies

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Coding for the Inpatient Setting

(Advanced Track) Marie Gilbert, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize & document the required components of ENT E&M inpatient coding.

Employ correct coding of ENT APP inpatient services. Utilize Split/Shared billing correctly.

12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Break & Exhibit Hall Open in Grand Foyer

12:45-2:00 p.m. Lunch & Lecture: Advanced Practice

Models of Care (General Session) Carrlene Donald, PA-C, Jeff Fichera, PA-C, Lori Klusovsky,PA-C, Marie Gilbert, PA-C, Laura Kirk, PA-C At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of an APP in a collaborative model, where a Physician-PA team work together to treat patients in various sub-specialties.

Describe the role of an APP who works near-independent in a tertiary care center ambulatory setting

Describe the role of an APP who works in a private practice Otolaryngology setting

2:00 p.m. Adjourn

Speakers

Steve Bansberg, MD Dr. Stephen Bansberg is an ENT-otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Phoenix. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Jamie Bogel, AuD, PhD Jamie M. Bogle, AuD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Audiology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Her primary clinical focus includes evaluation of children and adults with neurological conditions, including concussion and migraine. Dr. Bogle's research interests include evaluation of children at risk for dizziness and imbalance and the development of novel diagnostic techniques to better evaluate complex conditions. Susan Broquard, PA-C, MS Susan graduated from A.T. Still University in 2004 with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She has practiced in a variety of areas of medicine, including Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, and Occupational Medicine. During the last 6 years of her career, she has worked in ENT and Allergy/Asthma. She joined Mayo Clinic in the Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology division in 2017. In these roles, she frequently evaluates and treats patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Mike Cevette, MD Michael J. Cevette, Ph.D. Chair and Professor of Audiology, Department of Otorhinolarygology, Co-chair Aerospace Medicine and Vestibular Research Laboratory (AMVRL), Mayo Clinic Arizona. The research interests of Michael J. Cevette, Ph.D., span several areas that involve the function of the vestibular system and human hearing. Over the past several years, Dr. Cevette and the AMVRL team have investigated vestibular illusions underlying spatial disorientation in the aerospace environment, a universal listening system for enhanced speech understanding, and the development of eye tracking technology for rapid assessment of cognitive performance. Wenli Chen, SLP Wenli Chen, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist under the department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Her practice predominately includes rehabilitation of dysphonia, and swallowing/TEP management in the head and neck cancer population. She is also involved in voice research, and published several peer reviewed papers on the topic of high-speed videoendoscopy in normal and pathological vocal folds. Carrlene Donald, PA-C PA Donald obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from the University of Arizona, followed by a Master of Medical Science from

Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program (Glendale, AZ) in 2007. She then entered a 12 month post-graduate PA Fellowship in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery from the Mayo School of Health Sciences (Phoenix, AZ) in 2008. She currently holds the rank of Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Jaime Engholdt, PA-C Jaime Engholdt, PA-C. Mayo Clinic Arizona. I have worked alongside our laryngologist, Dr. David Lott, since 2011 seeing and treating many complex laryngotracheal disorders addressing aspects of voice, swallowing and breathing complaints. I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State in 2008, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ in 2010 and completed a post-graduate fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery from Mayo Clinic Arizona from 2010-2011. Jason Fowler, PA-C After spending the better part of the last 10 years working in Otolaryngology in northwestern Pennsylvania, Mr Fowler recently opted for a career change and has transitioned into the world of emergency medicine. He currently works for US Acute Care Solutions at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Mr. Fowler is active in the educational efforts of USACS and is assisting in the development of core otolaryngology curriculum for all APP personnel within the USACS system. Currently USACS serves 180 sites in 22 states. Mr Fowler is also a past-president of SPAO and serves as adjunct clinical faculty in the Phys Assistant department at Mercyhurst University. He has lectured at numerous state and national meetings and has extensive list of journal articles and book chapters to his credit. Marie Gilbert, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, CPMA, CENTC SPAO CME Chair Marie Gilbert has retired from private practice Otolaryngology after 37 years as a PA-C and office administrator. She has been a preceptor, instructor, and lecturer for PAs and NPs. She has served eight years as SPAO’s and AAPA’s Liaison to AAO-HNSF. She has directed previous years of the ENT for the PA-C Conference, and serves on the AAO-HNSF APP Education Task Force. She continues to teach, and is available as an ENT auditor & consultant. Catherine Hart, MD Catherine is the newest addition to the faculty at Cincinnati Children’s. She has specialized training in pediatric airway reconstruction through her fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center under the guidance of Dr. Robin Cotton. She is pursuing additional training in quality improvement and outcomes research through the Quality Scholars Program at the James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence. Her research focus is on improving electronic data management to facilitate effective outcomes research and to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for pediatric airway patients. Rick Hayden, MD

Dr. Richard Hayden is an ENT-otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, Arizona and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Phoenix. He received his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Brittany Hines, MD Brittany T. Hines, MD is a practicing Internist in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Hines graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2013 and has been in practice for 4 years. She completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. Dr. Hines also practices at Khaled M Saleh MD in Phoenix, AZ. Mike Hinni, MD Dr. Hinni is a fellowship trained head and neck surgeon with extensive experience treating head and neck cancer and oropharyngeal cancer in particular. In the 20 years since joining the faculty at Mayo Clinic, he has pioneered new surgical techniques that reduce the morbidity of the surgical resection of oropharyngeal cancer. This included the design and introduction of new surgical instrumentation and the creation of one of the world's largest databases of patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Now as the chair of the department, he is supporting several research and educational initiatives regarding improving the value of treatment for oropharyngeal cancer and the causative and evolving role of HPV. He enthusiastically supports the proposed research and will be an active participant in the execution of the project. David Holley, PA-C David Holley currently works as a Physician Assistant in the department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Currently, he practices primarily in the General ENT outpatient clinic. He graduated with his MPAS from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Upon graduating he completed a one year postgraduate fellowship in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Brittany Howard, MD Brittany E. Howard, MD is a practicing Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT Specialist) in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Howard graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2010 and has been in practice for 8 years. She completed a residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. Joe Hoxworth, MD Joseph M. Hoxworth, M.D. is the Chair of the Neuroradiology Division in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University where he was a summa cum laude graduate with induction into the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. Dr. Hoxworth completed his medical degree at the same institution where he was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha, during which he also participated in a clinical research training program at the National Institutes of Health where he received a

Masters of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University through a collaborative program. He then completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of California San Francisco where he served as chief resident. Following completion of a 2 year fellowship in neuroradiology at the University of California San Francisco, he joined Mayo Clinic in 2007 where he is currently an Associate Professor of Radiology with a joint appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Hoxworth’s primary research focus within the discipline of Neuroradiology is head & neck radiology with a particular emphasis on sinonasal imaging and head & neck cancer. Stacey Ishman, MD Stacey Ishman is the Surgical Director of the Upper Airway Center and Director of Otolaryngology Outcomes Research at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and a Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and Pulmonary Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed her Residency in Otolaryngology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology and underwent advanced sleep training at Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty from 2005 through 2013. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is Board certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Ishman founded and directed the Center for Snoring and Sleep Surgery. She joined the divisions of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Pulmonary Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s in 2013 where her clinical practices are focused on the management of children and adults with obstructive sleep apnea. She also serves as past-chair of the Board of Governors and as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery as well as President of the International Surgical Sleep Society. Laura Kirk, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA Laura Kirk, PA-C is the Senior PA Supervisor in the University of California at San Francisco Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Laura serves on the UCSF AHP Executive Advisory Board, the UCSF Committee for Interdisciplinary Practice, and the Strategic Planning Committee for the UCSF Director of Advance Practice. She is the only non-physician educator and facilitator in the UCSF Center for Enhancing Communication in Healthcare. Laura also serves as a Director at Large for SPAO-HNS. She has a strong interest in advocacy, from everyday communication, to the office of the department chair, to the institution C-suite. She speaks on optimal integration of Advance Practice Providers into healthcare teams as a consultant locally and nationally. Lori Klusovsky, PA-C Lori Klusovsky graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University Physician

Assistant program in Nashville, TN in 2005. She then completed a one year postgraduate fellowship in Otolaryngology & Head/Neck Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. She practiced as an ENT Physician Assistant for more than 10 years with experience in both the academic and the private healthcare settings. Currently she is an Instructor in Otolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Her primary work is in Head & Neck cancer surgery in a variety of cases spanning from TORS to complex microvascular reconstructions. In addition, she has established and continues to run a chapter for SPOHNC (support for people with oral head and neck cancer) cancer survivors throughout the Phoenix, Arizona area. She is an avid runner and triathlete and enjoys traveling with her husband. Kimberly Lakhan, PA-C Dr. Kimberly Lakhan is an assistant professor with the College of St. Scholastica’s PA program and a PA in Otolaryngology at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic where she specializes in vestibular disorders and migraine manifestations in OHNS. She received a BA in Chemistry and Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience from St. Olaf College, a master of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Kimberly Lakhan is a PA in Otolaryngology at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic where she specializes in vestibular disorders and migraine manifestations in OHNS, and an assistant professor with the College of St. Scholastica’s PA program. She received her PA from Augsburg University, a master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) in Otolaryngology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and a doctorate of Health Science (DHSc) in Global Health from AT Still University. David Lott, MD David Lott, M.D. holds the academic rank of Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He is a consultant in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and serves as the Director of the Voice and Swallowing Program at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. His practice includes voice and swallowing restoration, laryngeal cancer, and laryngotracheal reconstruction. Mike Marino, MD Michael J. Marino, MD is Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. He completed fellowship training in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas at Houston. He was a medical student and otolaryngology resident at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His interests include inflammatory sinus disease, patient outcomes in rhinology, and endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. Robert F. Mancuso, MD Robert Mancuso, MD, an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon at Phoenix Children’s, is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Mancuso has been a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1995. He completed a post-graduate fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the Children’s National

Medical Center of George Washington University in Washington DC and is a member of the Society for Ear Nose and Throat Disorders in Children. Dr. Robert Mancuso grew up in northern New Jersey. He graduated magna cum laude from Williams College in Massachusetts, consistently ranked as one of the best liberal arts colleges in America. After undergraduate, he completed his medical training at Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed a surgical internship and residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Jackson Memorial Hospital. After completing his fellowship in Pediatric ENT at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, Dr. Mancuso was an assistant professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Broncho-esophagology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. After moving to Arizona, Dr. Mancuso was a past chairperson of the department of Pediatric Otolaryngology and the department of Pediatric Surgery at Cardon Children’s Hospital-Banner Desert Medical Center from 2008 to 2014. Dr. Mancuso has since joined Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and the Division of Otolaryngology at Phoenix Children’s. Throughout his career, he has published numerous clinical publications and presentations and has been named a Phoenix Magazine “Top Doc” for several years. Jodi McCollum, AuD Jodi McCollum, Au.D., a clinical audiologist at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. I have worked at Mayo Clinic for 6 years. I perform diagnostic testing for hearing disorders, fit amplification and assistive listening devices, teach aural rehabilitation for patients with hearing loss, provide counseling for patients suffering from tinnitus, and am an instructor who supervises anywhere from 2-5 audiology students, each year. Tony Mendez, PA-C Anthony Mendez, PA-C is a physician assistant in the department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona, instructor in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and program director for the post graduate ENT PA Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic. He is also adjunct faculty at local PA programs and serves as a preceptor for PA students. Tom Nagel, MD Assistant Professor Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Mayo Clinic Interests: Microvascular head & neck reconstruction, Transoral robotic surgery for throat cancer Matthew Rank, MD Matthew A. Rank, M.D. is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Consultant and Chair of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Division of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology. He partners

with Drs. Lal and Marino in the Multidisciplinary Clinic for Challenging Sinus Disease (MCCSD) and holds an appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology. He has authored more than 60 research articles with a focus on asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis. Peter Weisskopf, MD Dr. Weisskopf is currently serving as a Neurotologist at the Mayo Clinic Arizona in the departments of Otolaryngology with additional appointment to Neurosurgery. He is Board Certified in Neurotology and Otolaryngology. He completed a fellowship at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles. He began his practice in Phoenix working in private practice and as the Director of Neurotology for the Barrow Neurological Institute where he was part of the Skull Base Surgery team. Matthew Wester, AuD Matthew Wester, AuD is a clinical audiologist specializing in assessment of vestibular disorders. Dr. Wester has practiced at Mayo Clinic in Arizona for the past 11 years after completing his clinical education there and graduating with his doctorate in Audiology from the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

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