3nd Phonosurgery and Phonotherapy: State of the Art
October 23, 2009

This is an interdisciplinary meeting of otolaryngologists and speech pathologists highlighting the state of the art in phonosurgery and phonotherapy. Within the last 10 years, there have been many new diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with voice disorders. Diagnosis of voice disorders now involves 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 live phonomicrosurgery and phonosurgery, and live patient challenging cases.

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 rationale 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 lecture format.
• 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.

Course Brochure

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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units: Teachers College, Columbia University, is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech/language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .7 CEUs (Advanced level: Professional Area). ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure.

Verification of attendance will be provided to all participants.

Registration Fee (includes admission, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and course syllabus)

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

Wales Hotel

1295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Tel: (866) 925-3746

For reservations, visit:
Website: www.waleshotel.com
Code: MT Phono
Rates: classic queen $232.00 and King suite $300.00 continental breakfast included.

Marriott Courtyard Upper East Side

410 East 92nd Street
New York, New York 10128
Tel: (212)241-5431

Standard King Room (king bed) $199.00, Standard Queen (2 qn beds) $199.00, King Suite (king bed in BR/ pull-out sofabed in LR) $245.

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

Janina Acloque
Academic Coordinator, Department of Otolaryngology
Tel: (212) 241-5944
Fax: (212) 831-3700
E-mail: janina.acloque@mssm.edu

Registration Contact

Lori Berardis
Program Coordinator
The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Tel: (212) 731-7950
Fax: (212) 731-7930
E-mail: lori.berardis@mssm.edu

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