OTO EXPO: The Education Continues
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Whether you explored the OTO EXPO on Saturday or are stepping onto the floor for the first time, you’ll find plenty to discover on day two. From hands-on simulation sessions and practice management roundtables to wellness stations and coffee with the Academy’s Research & Quality team, Sunday is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge. The OTO EXPO is open from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (PT).
Coffee Break: Brewing Progress with Research & Quality – Booth #641
Sunday is another opportunity to chat with the Academy’s Research & Quality team over some deliciously brewed coffee.
Get Your Professional Headshot at the Portrait Studio – Booth #702, Sponsored by NextPatient
Missed the Portrait Studio on Saturday? Today’s the perfect time to stop by Booth #702, have a professional photographer take your photo, and receive an electronic copy.
More to Discover at Innovation Park
Innovation Park is still buzzing with ideas. Stop by to see ENT startups demo the latest healthcare technologies and solutions, talk with the teams behind them, and learn how their work could shape patient care. Whether it's your first or second visit, you’ll find something new to discover. Companies featured in Innovation Park include:
- AeroVia Medical
- Intake Breathing
- Intuit Medical
- Materialize Bio
- Medinotec
- My Allergy Score
- Pop Surgical
- Sinustim
- VAST Health
- vertigoAssist
OPPS Coffee Talks with ASCENT: Tips & Tools for Success (10:00 – 11:00 am (PT))
Join thought leaders from the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS) and ASCENT as they kick off a Coffee Talk Series on the real business of otolaryngology, served with a side of freshly brewed inspiration. These roundtables are the perfect setting to share practice challenges and work through solutions together. Grab a cup and join the conversation at Booth #1258.
Choose a topic and join that table for the discussion:
- Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement
- Staffing, Provider Recruiting, Retention, and Burnout
- Practice Operations and Throughput
- Technology and Documentation Burden
- Patient Experience, Marketing, and Retention
- Partnership Governance, Buy-in and Buy-out
- Leveraging Ancillary Revenue Streams
- Mesa Redonda: Retos de la Práctica Independiente en Otorrinolaringología (Round Table: Challenges of Independent Practice in Otolaryngology)
Simulation Education Continues
Hands-on learning continues in the Simulation Center. Sunday’s sessions include:
- 3D Segmentation and Printing in Otolaryngology Practice: Where Simulation Meets Patient Care
Sunday | 9:30 – 10:30 am | Simulation Center 2 - Endoscopic Surgery of the Pediatric Airway Using 3D Simulation Models
Sunday | 9:30 – 10:30 am | Simulation Center 1 - A Puzzling Night on Call: An Otolaryngology Escape Room Experience (4th Annual)
Sunday | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Simulation Center 1 - Tap-Tap! Learning Nasal Osteotomy Technique on 3D Printed Models
Sunday | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Simulation Center 2 - A Puzzling Night on Call: An Otolaryngology Escape Room Experience (4th Annual)
Sunday | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Simulation Center 1 - Social Media Bootcamp for Otolaryngologists: A Hands-on How-to Workshop
Sunday | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Simulation Center 2
Sunday Morning Popcorn Break – Booth #1627, Sponsored by ModMed
Stop by Booth #1627 for popcorn and a quick break from the action in the OTO EXPO.
Take Time to Relax and Recharge at the Wellness Zone – Sponsored by Sanofi
Recharge your mind and body at the Wellness Zone, where relaxation meets rejuvenation. Sunday's stations are ready to help you reset:
- Reflexology
- Compression and Eye Massage
- Red Light Therapy
- Rapid Release Massage
- Immunity Bar
- Wellness Pantry
Drop in anytime, or book a session for Monday.
The Hunt Is On: Climb the Leaderboard
The hunt is on! If you haven't joined the digital scavenger hunt yet, you have plenty of time. Head out across the OTO EXPO and convention center, tackle new questions, and keep adding to your score. Check the leaderboard to see where you stand, then get back out there and climb higher.
What’s for Lunch?
Sunday | Noon - 1:00 pm
- Chimichurri Steak Sandwich: Peppered beef, Dijonnaise, pickled red onion, arugula
- Tuscan Chicken Sandwich: Chicken breast, roasted red peppers, pesto aioli, provolone cheese
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap: With vegan ranch and avoiding gluten tortilla
- Power salad: Kale, spinach, red quinoa, sunflower seeds, seasonal fruit, garbanzo beans, poppy seed vinaigrette, avoiding gluten
- Autumn Salad: Shredded Chicken, pepitas, pomegranate seeds, sweet potato squash, maple vinaigrette, avoiding gluten
- Kosher meals: Available upon request
- Snacks: Individually packaged
- Drinks: Lemonade and unsweetened iced tea served with lemon wedges
