Published: September 29, 2015

CALL FOR SCIENCE Be part of the 2016 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM

We invite you to submit proposals and abstracts to be considered for presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2016 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM in San Diego, CA, September 18-22.


AM16logoWe invite you to submit proposals and abstracts to be considered for presentation at the AAO-HNSF 2016 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM in San Diego, CA, September 18-22. During these four days, more than 5,500 of the brightest and most talented medical experts from around the globe will convene for this unique, once-a-year opportunity to share practical and comprehensive knowledge to advance the specialty.

About the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM

Each year, the AAO-HNSF receives and reviews hundreds of abstracts and proposals submitted by otolaryngologists and healthcare professionals. If accepted, your proposal or abstract will be presented during this premier education event. Further, accepted Scientific Oral and Poster presentations will be published in the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery journal.

Eligibility requirements

  • Members and nonmembers of the AAO-HNSF are eligible to submit an abstract or proposal.
  • Abstracts describing original basic science and clinical work related to the broad area of otolaryngology diseases may be submitted.
  • By submitting your abstract or proposal, you agree to participate if it is selected for presentation at the Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
  • Abstracts addressing one or more of the identified clinical topics below will be given special consideration during the review and selection process.

Submission categories

  • Instruction Courses: one- or two-hour sessions that address current diagnostic, therapeutic, and practice management topics, presented by Academy Members and nonmembers.
  • Miniseminars: Presentations, case studies, and/or interactive discussions providing an in-depth, state-of-the-art look at specific topics.
  • Masters of Surgery Video Presentations: eight-minute video presentations on surgical techniques, patient presentations and encounters, and instructional/demonstrative behavioral reviews.
  • Scientific Oral Presentations: five-minute oral presentations focusing on cutting-edge clinical and basic translational research aspects of otolaryngology.
  • Clinical and Basic Science Poster Presentations: poster submissions should be timely, contain innovative information and findings on original scientific research, case studies, surgical procedures, practices, and approaches to practicing surgeons, residents, and medical students. Young investigators and trainees are strongly encouraged to submit.

Needs assessment

Our education activities are designed to improve healthcare provider knowledge, competence, and performance through lifelong learning. To that end, the Foundation’s education committees underwent a gap analysis to identify areas that will strengthen our education offerings within the specialized scope of practice of otolaryngologists.

Abstracts addressing one or more of these topics will be given special consideration during the review and selection process.

  • Soft tissue engineering and application to the head and neck
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis
  • Complications of chemoradiotherapy
  • Tinnitus
  • Nasal valve problems
  • Emerging role of HPV
  • Endoscopic skull base surgery
  • The dizzy patient
  • Thyroid carcinoma
  • Facial trauma
  • Healthcare reform, managed care, reimbursement
  • Laryngeal laser surgery
  • Otitis media and ear tubes
  • Vocal fold paralysis and injections
  • Nonallergic rhinitis
  • Patient satisfaction and compliance
  • Pediatric OSA
  • Reflux: GERD and LPR
  • Sialoendoscopy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Stroboscopy
  • Sudden hearing loss
  • OSA surgical treatment options
  • Pediatric postoperative pain management

Submission review process

After the submission deadline, completed abstracts and proposals will be peer reviewed. To ensure the integrity of the review process, revisions to abstracts and proposals will not be accepted after the submission deadline—no exceptions. Abstracts will be peer reviewed by the responsible committee according to subject categories.

Notification

The AAO-HNSF will notify all presenters of the status of their submissions upon the final review and decision of the committee and program chair. The AAO-HNSF graciously requests that all interested parties please refrain from directly contacting the AAO-HNSF to obtain information regarding abstract status, notification distribution, and/or publication dates. Please check the Annual Meeting website regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Submission dates

  • Instruction Course: November 9, 2015 to December 14, 2015
  • Miniseminar: November 9, 2015 to December 14, 2015
  • Scientific Oral and Poster Abstracts: January 4, 2016 to February 8, 2016
  • Masters of Surgery Video Presentations: January 4, 2016 to February 8, 2016

Visit www.entnet.org/annual_meeting for more information and to submit your proposal.


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