Course Overview
This continuing medical education event is aimed at providing an update
on several important areas of clinical otolaryngology, and will provide
an update on current therapies, emerging technologies, and research in
each of the sub-specialty areas of otolaryngology- head and neck
surgery. The course will have an
emphasis on plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures in the head
and neck. General Otolaryngologists wishing to learn more about cutting
edge areas of otolaryngology including laryngeal microsurgery,
ultrasound, and current treatments for specific diseases will find this
course of particular interest.
Educational Objectives
The objective of this course is to increase surgical competence, expand
surgical skills, and expand overall knowledge with surgical procedures in
the head and neck. At the conclusion
of this course, participants will be able to:
-Assess and analyze the nose in order to
determine the postoperative defects that results from a primary
rhinoplasty and to develop techniques with which to address, treat and
correct these abnormalities.
-Perform "minimal" rhinoplasty with greater
precision.
-Perform the latest techniques in the management
of disorders of hearing, speech, and nasal function.
-Asses the use of injectable therapies and agents
to treat the aging face.
-Perform basic defect analysis of the aging face
and better select minimally invasive procedures to correct these
deformities.
Audience
The
course is designed for the continuing education of practicing surgeons,
residents, and fellows from the specialties of otolaryngology, facial
plastic surgery, plastic surgery, and other disciplines.
Accreditation and CME
The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of
6.25 (AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AB1195
This activity is in compliance with California
Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing medical education activities
with patient care components to include curriculum in the subjects of
cultural and linguistic competency. For specific information regarding
Bill 1195 and definitions of cultural and linguistic competency, please
visit the CME web site at
www.cme.uci.edu.
