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Full Schedule

Welcome to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting Program Schedule

This year, the Annual Meeting will offer 525+ education sessions to help you stay up-to-date on best practices and the specialty’s most pressing issues. The program features world-renowned faculty members discussing state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and advances in the field—allowing attendees to interact with thought leaders representing all subspecialties. Explore the schedule today to start planning your #OTOMTG24 experience! 

Full Schedule

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Registration: Main and International
  • 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
    Speaker Ready Room Open
  • 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Baggage Check
  • 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Prayer & Meditation Room
  • 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Newsroom
  • 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Academy Central
  • 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Millennium Society Donor Lounge
  • 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM EDT
    Vestibular Testing: Navigating the Maze
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Addressing the Emotional Exhaustion of Gender Inequity in Otolaryngology
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Bone Conduction Hearing Devices for Children: Navigating the Labyrinth
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Controversial and Challenging Issues in Oral Cancer Surgery
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Controversies in the Contemporary Management of Nasal and Sinus Disease
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Cowboy or Coward? - Settling into your Comfort Zone
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Current Approaches to the Management of Pediatric Facial Fractures
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Design, Build, and Use It! A Crash Course and Guide to Device Innovation, 2024
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Biologics, and Biomarkers: A Strategic Approach to Managing CRSwNP
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Global Perspectives on Otolaryngology Workforce: Policy, Training, and Emigration
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Head and Neck Cutaneous Vascular Anomalies in People of Color: Diversity in Diagnosis and Management
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Life in the Trenches: Managing Difficult Patients and Families
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Migraine Management in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Neural Block-Oriented Approach
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Otolaryngologic Problems Related to Burn Pit Exposure Among US Veterans
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Updates on Diagnosis and Management
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Remote Access for Oncologic Radical and Aesthetic Surgery in Neck Procedures
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 3 - Rhinology/Allergy
    Moderator: Katie M. Phillips, MD – University of Cincinnati - Dept of Otolaryngology
    Moderator: David Lerner
    Rhinology/Allergy
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 7 - Otology/Neurotology
    Moderator: Peter C. Weber, MD, MBA – Boston University
    Otology/Neurotology
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 8 - Head and Neck Surgery
    Moderator: Rizwan Aslam, DO, MS, MBA, MPH, FACS – Tulane University School of Medicine
    Moderator: Lisa Shnayder, MD – Kansas University Physicians Inc
    Head and Neck Surgery
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Strategies to Overcome Health Inequities and Improve Outcomes in At-Risk Populations
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Stroboscopy 101: Tips, Tricks, and Pearls for Incorporating Videostroboscopy Into Your Practice
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Surgical Anatomy of the Sinuses
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
    Using Large Databases to Identify the Impact of Social Vulnerabilities of Health on Pediatric Cancer Care
  • 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM EDT
    Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The First Visit
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Global Connections Lounge
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Academic Bowl
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Allergic Rhinitis: Overview
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Another Five Landmarks to Make You a Better Sinus Surgeon
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: State-of-the-Art Multidisciplinary Management, 2024
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Building a Quaternary Head and Neck Oncology Practice in a Community Hospital
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Comprehensive Tympanoplasty Techniques: Endoscopes to Lateral Grafts
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Contemporary Evaluation and Management of Lateral Skull Base Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Contemporary Management of Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer: Global Perspectives
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Culturally Sensitive Aesthetic Principles for Patients of African Descent
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Entering the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Age: How AI Is Transforming Otolaryngology
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Evaluation and Treatment of Primary Immunoglobulin Deficiency Disorders in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Grafts, Flaps, and Stuff for Tympanoplasty and Mastoid Obliteration
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    How to Master Office-Based Rhinitis and Sinusitis Surgery
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    I’ve Never Done That Before: Expanding Your Clinical and Surgical Skills Post-Training
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Identifying Cochlear Implant Candidates for the Comprehensive Otolaryngologist
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Improving LGBTQIA+ Patient Care in Otolaryngology
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Journals International Editorial Board Meeting
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Money Talks: Deciphering Cost-Effectiveness Research, 2024
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis: Tips and Pearls for Easy Management
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Office Practice Innovation: Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Outsourcing, and Insourcing
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 4 - Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology
    Moderator: Mursalin M. Anis, MD, PhD – University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Moderator: Robbi A. Kupfer, MD – University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 7 - Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Moderator: Katherine R. Kavanagh, MD – Connecticut Children's/University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    Moderator: Hajiyev Yusif, MD, MBA, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 9 - Head and Neck Surgery
    Moderator: Issam N. Eid, MD, MBA – Ochsner Health
    Moderator: Viran J. Ranasinghe, MD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Head and Neck Surgery
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Surgical Simulation in Otolaryngology: How Can We Use This Tool to Improve Training
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Updates in Global Cochlear Implantation
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    What Is Evidence: Medicine in the Age of ChatGPT and Dr. Google
  • 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
    Poster Viewing – Online Gallery
  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM EDT
    Chronic Cough: Addressing Multifactorial Sources
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM EDT
    Stop Staring at the Sun: Rethinking the Difficult Patient and Looking in the Mirror
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Initiatives Through Artificial Intelligence
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Beyond the Battle: Life After Head and Neck Cancer and the Vital Role of Survivorship
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Common Causes of Hoarseness That Are Commonly Missed
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Corte en marcha Laringectomía Parcial Limitada para la Recurrencia Posradiación: Aprendizaje de Laringectomías Parcial Abierta en capacitación (Presentado en Español)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Current Diagnosis and Management: Malignant Sinonasal and Anterior Skullbase Neoplasms
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    E/M Coding and Documentation for Proper Reimbursement
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Anatomic Considerations, Surgical Technique, and Controversies
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Hearing Health Equity Over the Life Course: A Primer on Health Equity and Promising Solutions
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Innovations in Office-Based Therapy for the Rhinology Patient
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Keepin’ It Local: Mastering Local Flaps for Scalp Reconstruction
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Lessons learned from National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clinical Trials
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Management of Parotid Tumors: From Extracapsullary Dissection to Robotic Surgery
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Open Rhinoplasty vs Endonasal: Old Discussion, New Ideas
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Recurrent Croup: Diagnostic and Treatment Dilemmas
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Reliably Deploying the Workhorse: Optimizing the Draf 2A Technique in Primary and Revision Frontal Surgery
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Revision Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): Current Paradigms to Optimize Revision Sinus Surgery
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 3 - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Moderator: Anthony E. Brissett, MD – Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital
    Moderator: Andrew T. Huang, MD – Baylor College of Medicine
    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Scientific Oral Presentations 8 - Otology/Neurotology
    Moderator: Kenneth H. Lee, MD, PhD – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Moderator: Dayton L. Young, MD – University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Otology/Neurotology
     CME/MOC Credit: 1
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    State of the Research on Women Otolaryngologists: Where Do We Go Next
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Surgeon-Scientist Career Pathway: Tips and Pearls From the Experts
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Temporal Bone Cancer
  • 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT
    Roles and Evidence for Reconstructive Sleep Surgery
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Anosmia: General Otolaryngology Practical Review
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Avoiding/Managing Complications in Free Flap Reconstructive Procedures
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Chronic Cough: Hacking Up Better Solutions
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Comprehensive Management of Laryngomalacia and Its Variants
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Different Approaches in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: Evidence and Effectiveness
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Digital Olfactory Assessment and Training: A Revolutionary Approach to Olfactory Evaluation and Rehabilitation
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Diversity in Clinical Trials
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Endoscopic Ear Surgery in Clinical Practice
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Endoscopic Surgery for Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Tips for Success
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Optimizing Perioperative Patient Care
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    ENT Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Business Model and Walk-In Urgent Care: Access, Growth, and Profitability
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Management of Adult Neck Mass: Sex (HPV), Drugs, and Rock ’n’ Roll
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Mastoid Obliteration
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Minding the Gap: Investigating the Gender Wage Gap in Otolaryngology
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Modern Presurgical Planning: Practical Uses for AR/VR and 3D-Printing
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Navigating Sphenoid Sinus Lesions: Balancing Decision Factors and Treatment Approaches
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Negotiating Your Worth in Academic: Practical Knowledge of the Business of Medicine
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Salivary Gland Cancer: Update on Treatment and Novel Approaches
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Setting Our Sights on Button Batteries: Immediate and Long-Term Management of Esophageal Button Batteries
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Thyroid Thermal Ablation: A New Paradigm Shift in Treating Thyroid Nodules: The Brazilian Group Experience
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Vestibular Migraine: Practical Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment