Monday's Series Session Guide

Monday’s journey through the Annual Meeting's signature programming series brings another rich collection of specialized learning opportunities. The schedule for October 13 showcases the collaborative spirit that defines the specialty, from the interactive problem-solving of Ask the Experts sessions to the intimate, hands-on approach of our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) format. Whether you're seeking comprehensive credits through the CME ENThusiast Track's diverse topic lineup, engaging with the passionate discourse of Great Debates, or diving deep into clinical reasoning through small-group PBL sessions, today's programming demonstrates the many ways the Annual Meeting facilitates meaningful professional growth. Here's what is on the docket for Monday's series programming:

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts transforms challenging clinical dilemmas into learning opportunities through discussions with recognized faculty in each subspecialty. These sessions focus on the cases that test clinical acumen—situations involving diagnostic uncertainty, treatment controversies, or emerging evidence that hasn't yet crystallized into clear guidelines. Monday's sessions include:

Ask the Experts: Head and Neck Surgery
Monday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Room 128

Moderator: Mark E. Prince, MD
Speakers: Raymond L. Chai, MD, Shirley Y. Su, MBBS, Neal D. Futran, MD, DMD, David M. Cognetti, MD, Katie L. Fedder, MD, Anand K. Devaiah, MD

Ask the Experts: Pediatric Otolaryngology
Monday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Room 127

Moderator: Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD
Speakers: Meredith Merz Lind, MD, Albert H. Park, MD, Sharon L. Cushing, MD, and Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM

"So much of the care we provide for children is rooted in science, but heavily tempered by art and relationships. So hearing about practical approaches from world-renown thought leaders is always helpful!" - Dr. Chelius

Ask the Experts: Rhinology and Allergy
Monday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Room 126

Moderator: Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR
Speakers: Pete S. Batra, MD, Douglas D. Reh, MD, Martin J. Citardi, MD, and Devyani Lal, MD

"This will be an interactive session covering various aspects of rhinology and allergy, including diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas, patients with recalcitrant disease, and discussion of medical and surgical management strategies. We hope you can join us!" - Dr. Wise

CME ENThusiast Track

The CME ENThusiast Track, which will be held in Wabash 3, creates a focused educational pathway allowing participants to earn up to 28 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through an intensive series of back-to-back sessions that efficiently address your continuing education obligations. (check the app for time, location, and presenter details)

• Chronic Cough in Children
• Sinus Headache, Migraine, and the Otolaryngologist
• Artificial Intelligence for the Otolaryngologist: Everything You Need to Know... and Worry About
• Mastering the Difficult Septum
• Key Quality and Safety Considerations in Non-Cosmetic Applications of Soft-Tissue Fillers in Otolaryngology
• Comprehensive Snoring and OSA Treatments in 2025
• Multi-modality Therapy for OSA Disease Management; Personalizing Patient Care
• Lifestyle Hacks for Personal and Professional Resilience and Longevity
• Anosmia: General Otolaryngology Practical Review
• Vexing Oral Mucosal Lesions

Great Debates

Monday brings another round of the Great Debates, where seasoned practitioners present opposing viewpoints on challenging clinical and professional questions. These formal discussions encourage attendees to examine different perspectives and strengthen their own decision-making processes. Monday's Great Debates include:

Airing Our Differences: The Nasal Valve Face Off
Monday| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Room 107-108

Moderator: C. W. David Chang, MD
Panelists: Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH, and Scott Fortune, MD

Should Surgery Be First-line Therapy for OSA in the Obese Pediatric Patient?
Monday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wabash Ballroom 2

Moderator: Rachel L. Whelan, MD
Panelist: Cristina M. Baldassari, MD

Use of Radiology (MR vs. CT) for Diagnosis and Treatment for Pulsatile Tinnitus
Monday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wabash Ballroom 1

Moderator: Alexander G. Bien, MD
Panelists: Rick F. Nelson, MD, PhD, and Erika McCarty Walsh, MD

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Sessions

These small group, interactive sessions will combine scientific medical evidence with actual clinical experience in a collaborative environment designed to sharpen otolaryngologists’ clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Monday features three in-depth PBL sessions, including:

Problem-Based Learning: Ankyloglossia
Monday | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Room 111

Presenter: Erica Sher, MD

Problem-Based Learning: Neck Mass
Monday | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Room 112

Presenters: Patrick T. Tassone, MD, and Tabitha L. Galloway, MD

Problem-Based Learning: Hearing Loss
Monday \ 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Room 113

Presenter: Daniel E. Killeen, MDD

Problem-Based Learning: Nasal Polyps
Monday | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Room 111

Presenters: Matthew W. Ryan, MD, and Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR