[Dysphagia] Upcoming conference: Advanced Topics in Laryngology, March 2 - 3, 2007, GBMC, Baltimore, Maryland

[BMESSING at gbmc.org (BARBARA MESSING)]

Advanced Topics in Laryngology:  Surgical Approaches and Innovations
Also featuring...Fundamentals of Stroboscopy with Hands-On Instruction

March 2 - 3, 2007
Register early...space is limited

Location: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Milton J. Dance, Jr., Head
and Neck Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

About the Program: 
This is a two-day program designed for otolaryngologists and
speech-language pathologists. 
On day one, topics will include instruction in fundamentals of
laryngeal stroboscopy, advanced interpretation, and hands-on experience
in both rigid and flexible endoscopy for those new to the procedure.
On day two, topics will include innovative surgical techniques in
laryngology including office-based laser surgery, powered
instrumentation, and robotics, phonomicrosurgery tips and refinements,
challenging cases and their resolutions, and more.

Friday, March 2
Topics will include the fundamentals of laryngeal stroboscopy and
interpretation of stroboscopic findings.  Hands-on training in both
rigid and flexible endoscopy will be offered.
Presenter: Bruce Poburka, PhD, Professor and Chair of Minnesota State
University-Mankato Department of Communication Disorder

Saturday, March 3
Topics will include innovative surgical techniques in laryngology
including office-based laser surgery for benign vocal fold lesions,
phono microsurgery tips and refinements, challenging cases and their
resolutions, and more. 
Presenters: 
Peak Woo, M.D., Director of Clinical Services of the Eugen Grabscheid,
M.D. Voice Center at Mount Sinai
Paul Flint, M.D., Direction of The Center for Laryngeal and Voice
Disorders at Johns Hopkins
Tanya Meyer, M.D., Director, Voice and Swallowing Disorders Program at
the University of Maryland
Bruce Poburka, PhD, Professor and Chair of Minnesota State
University-Mankato Department of Communication Disorder 
John R. Saunders, Jr.,  MD, MBA, FACS, Chief of  Staff, Greater
Baltimore Medical Center,
Medical Director, Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

Registration fees:  $125.00 one day; $225.00 both days 

For a brochure, registration or content information call (443) 849-2087
or
email:  bmessing at gbmc.org  ~ mwalker at gbmc.org 



Barbara P. Messing, M.A., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing Disorders
Speech Pathology Manager
Clinical Specialist, Head and Neck Rehabilitation
MJ Dance Head and Neck Rehab Center
GBMC
Baltimore, Maryland 21204
443-849-2087
bmessing at gbmc.org


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