2022 Great Debates

Like in the historic buildings in Philadelphia where our founders debated the path for our country’s future, so too will the Annual Meeting provide a stage for the Great Debates in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery!

The Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) has brought back this highly popular education offering, which was launched last year. The AMPC education track leaders have collaborated with the AAO-HNSF Education Committees and associated subspecialty societies to identify contentious issues deserving of our collective focus and deliberation as well as prominent thought leaders who can push these discussions forward via structured debate. Register today and mark your calendars for this innovative programming.

Otology/Neurotology

Ménière’s Disease: Medical vs. Surgical Management
September 11, 9:15 – 10:15 am (ET)
Moderators: Meredith E. Adams, MD, MS, and Gregory J. Basura, MD, PhD
Debate Speaker #1: Steven D. Rauch, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD

Rhinology/Allergy

Maximalist vs. Minimalist Approach to Sinus Surgery: What's Better?
September 11, 2:15 – 3:15 pm (ET)
Moderator: Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR
Debate Speaker #1: Devyani Lal, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Troy D. Woodard, MD

Professional and Personal Development

The Role of APPs in Your Practice: Teammate or Free Agent?
September 11, 2:15 – 3:15 pm (ET)
Moderator: Michael J. Brenner, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Gavin Setzen, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Kristi S. Gidley, PA-C, MSHA
Debate Speaker #3: Elisabeth D.H. Ference, MD, MPH
Debate Speaker #4: Wendy Mackey, APRN-BC, MSN, CORLN

Pediatric Otolaryngology

To Clip or to Not Clip: That Is the Tongue Tie Question
September 11, 2:15 – 3:15 pm (ET)
Moderator: Sanjay R. Parikh, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Anna H. Messner, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH

Business of Medicine/Practice Management

Allergy in Otolaryngology: DIY or Hire an Outside Agent?
September 12, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderator: Dole Baker, MD and Cecelia Damask, DO
Debate Speaker #1: Douglas D. Reh, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Gavin Setzen, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Controversies in Facial Reanimation
September 12, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderators: Teresa M. O, MD, and Linda N. Lee, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Tessa Hadlock, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Kofi Boahene, MD

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Does Surgical Volume Matter? A Pro-Con Debate
September 12, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderator: Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Richard W. Waguespack, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Amy Chen, MD, MPH
Debate Speaker #3: Catherine K. Hart, MD
Debate Speaker #4: Soham Roy, MD, MMM

Comprehensive Otolaryngology

Where Would You Do Your Next Sinus Surgery: In-Office vs. Surgery Center
September 12, 3:45 – 4:45 Pm (ET)
Moderator: William R. Blythe, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Bradford A. Woodworth, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Marc G. Dubin, MD

Head and Neck Surgery

Radiation vs. Endoscopic Management of Early Glottic Cancer
September 13, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderator: D. Gregory Farwell, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Nancy Lee, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Michael L. Hinni, MD

Endocrine Surgery

Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: Is Thyroid Surgery Becoming Obsolete?
September 13, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderator: Joseph Scharpf, MD
Debate Speaker #1: Lisa A. Orloff, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Michael C. Singer, MD

Sleep Medicine

Should Adenotonsillectomy Be the First-Line Treatment for All Pediatric Patients with Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
September 13, 10:45 – 11:45 am (ET)
Moderator: Nikhila P. Raol, MD, MPH
Debate Speaker #1: Derek J. Lam, MD, MPH
Debate Speaker #2: Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH

Laryngology/Brocho-Esophagology

KTP Ablation vs. En Bloc CO2 Resection of Early Glottic Cancer
September 13, 1:00 – 2:00 Pm (ET)
Moderator: Jeanne L. Hatcher, MD
Debate Speaker #1: James A. Burns, MD
Debate Speaker #2: Andrew J. McWhorter, MD