ENT Experts Up Close: Contemporary Approaches to Upper Airway and Aerodigestive Disorders: From Sleep Surgery to Voice and Swallowing Care

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, A Live Webinar

Join us for this session that provides clinicians with concise, evidence-based updates on evaluating and managing disorders of voice, swallowing, and sleep. Faculty will review diagnostic approaches and management of common complaints such as the aging voice, globus sensation, and swallowing impairment linked to upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Participants will also explore surgical options for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients unable to tolerate positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, including hypoglossal nerve stimulation, skeletal advancement, and targeted palatal or multilevel procedures. Emphasis will be placed on airway phenotyping, perioperative care, and shared decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.

Registration for all practitioners - free

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Identify surgical candidates based on anatomy, physiology, and patient factors (BMI, OSA severity, PAP intolerance, comorbidities).
2. Compare indications, outcomes, and risks of HNS, MMA, and other targeted procedures to guide individualized treatment.
3. Review counseling, perioperative pathways and indications for specialized care using shared decision-making to optimize outcomes.
4. Develop appropriate differential diagnoses for common voice and swallow problems
5. Manage and counsel patients with common voice and swallowing disorders.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
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     Name: Lynn Johnson
     Title: Market Outreach Executive Liaison - Central Coast
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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.