2nd Phonosurgery & Phonotherapy: State of the Art
October 30-31, 2008

This is an interdisciplinary meeting of otolaryngologists and speech pathologists highlighting the state of the art in phonosurgery and phonotherapy. Within the last 5 years, there have been many new diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with voice disorders. Diagnosis of voice disorders now involve a multi-disciplinary approach with many new treatment tools such as videostroboscopy, fiberoptic endoscopy, and sensory testing. The modules of the continuing education course are phonomicrosurgery, phonosurgery, office-based procedures, videostroboscopy, and voice therapy, with additional hands-on laboratories in phonomicrosurgery and phonosurgery.

Educational Goals and Learning Objectives

Following this conference, participants will:

• Apply videostroboscopy in the routine evaluation and management of patients with voice disorders.
• Describe the role of office injection laryngoplasty, office brush biopsy, office laser application, and office laryngeal electromyography in the management of patients with vocal fold paralysis, laryngeal dysplasia, laryngeal papilloma, and spasmodic dysphonia.
• Compare the different types of phono-microsurgical procedures and the rational for each in the management of benign and malignant lesions of the larynx. The phono-microsurgical procedures will include: CO2 laser transverse cordotomy, cordotomy and micro-flaps, and phonosurgery in professional singers.
• Demonstrate open laryngoplasty (medialization laryngoplasty and arytenoid adduction) in a cadaver animal model and perform phono-microsurgery procedures in the laboratory.
• Assess the value of objective voice measures and FEES in the management of patients with voice, speech and swallow disorders.
• Identify treatment options for paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction, vocal fold scar and hyperfunctional voice disorders.
• Integrate new multi-disciplinary knowledge with health care providers to optimize the medical, surgical and rehabilitation of voice disorders.

Who Should Attend?

Otolaryngology physicians and speech pathologists.

Accreditation

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Verification of attendance will be provided to all participants.

Registration Fee (includes catering, Thursday evening reception, and course syllabus)

Category	Fee
Physicians	$750 Lectures and labs $600 Lectures only
Residents and Allied Health Professionals	$400 course

Early registration is encouraged due to limited enrollment for the course and the laboratory sections.

Register Online

Register by Fax

Fax the registration form which is located inside the brochure along with your Visa, M/C or AE number to (212) 731-7930.

Register by Mail

Mail the registration form which is located inside the brochure along with your check to:
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1193
New York, NY 10029

Meeting Location

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Hatch Auditorium
1468 Madison Avenue (at 100^th Street)
New York, NY 10029
Directions: www.mountsinai.org/Visiting%20Us/Directions/

Parking

Parking is available on East 99th Street (between Madison & Fifth Avenues).

Hotel Accommodations

If you interested in hotel accommodations, please contact Denise Newman.
Tel: (718) 835-4911
E-mail: dnew229@aol.com

Faculty Disclosure

It is the policy of MSSM to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course materials.

Special Needs

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is in full compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you would like to attend this conference and require any special needs or accommodations, please contact The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School at (212) 731-7950.

Additional Conference Information

Kenneth Altman M.D., Ph.D.
Course Director, Phonosurgery and Phonotherapy
Grabscheid Voice Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center
5 East 98 Street, 8th Floor, Box 1653
New York, NY USA 10029
Tel: (212) 241-8451
Fax: (212) 828-4181
E-mail: kenneth.altman@mountsinai.org

Registration Contact

Jeanette Cotto
Program Coordinator
The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1193
New York, New York 10029-6574
Tel: (212) 731-7950
Fax: (212) 731-7930
E-mail: jeanette.cotto@mssm.edu

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