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I am writing this President’s Message from an extremely unusual location for the President of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: from my house in Wisconsin, USA. Moving to the United States was not a career direction that I had planned, and I greatly miss my colleagues and friends in Ottawa and across Canada, but the move was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up. I would like to thank the Society for allowing me to continue in my role as President despite this move; I have been involved in the Society for almost two decades, and will continue to be involved for the rest of my career from my vantage point across the 49th parallel (at least for now). I especially want to thank Patrick Gullane and Donna Humphrey for their unwavering ongoing support through this interesting career “detour”!One of the highlights of the past year for me was returning to Ottawa for the 68th Annual Meeting on May 11-13th. Our President, Patrick Gullane and our Scientific Program Chair, Fred Kozak, put together a wonderful scientific and social program in my favourite Canadian city. Invited guest speakers Martin Birchall, Dan Alam, and Joe Kerschner, along with notable Canadian Otolaryngologists from our “Celebrating Our Own” program, provided fascinating and cutting edge lectures. The Poliquin Resident Research Competition showcased, as always, the future of our specialty. Finally, the social program allowed the attendees to visit our beautiful nation’s capital and gave our membership the opportunity to catch up with networking and social opportunities. It truly was a resounding success, academically, socially, and financially. Congratulations to Pat and Fred! This year, we would like to invite all Society members to Winnipeg for our 69th
Annual Meeting, June 6-9, 2015. It has been far too long since the meeting has been held in this wonderful city, and it certainly has undergone a significant transformation since the AGM was last held there. 2015 will see the completion of the beautiful new Canadian Museum for Human Rights in downtown Winnipeg, which will be one of the exciting venues we will be visiting. “Taking Care of Your Patients and Yourself: Work-life Balance” is the theme of the meeting; Fred Kozak and I have invited several interesting guest speakers to inform us on various topics related to physician wellness, including Dr. Paul Farnan, an Occupational Medicine Specialist from Vancouver and Dr. Jonathan Sykes from the University of California, Davis. In addition, I have asked my surgical partner Dr. Amin Kassam, who pioneered the expanded endonasal approach to skull base tumours, to inspire us with a lecture on surgical innovation, with an introduction to some remarkable new technologies that will help to transform our operating rooms in the future. Dr. Paul Odell, who has been a mentor and friend since my residency days in Ottawa will be my Guest of Honour. Dr. Gigi Osler and Dr. Paul Kerr are crafting a vibrant social program for us, and I know we will have a wonderful time visiting this beautiful city and getting together with friends once again. One significant change we are trying this year is to start the meeting a half-day earlier, at noon on Saturday. Dr. Kozak has spent the last few years scrambling to incorporate all of the excellent papers and workshops that our membership has submitted to these meetings; this extra
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Message from the President
Inside This Issue1 Message from the President2 2014 / 2015 Council /Committees3 New Members of Council &
Committees4 2014 Award Winners4 New Address for the Society5 COHNS Fund 6 Canadian Fellowship Program 6 68th AGM Wrap-up7 68th Annual Meeting Photos8 Employment Opportunities9 Society Sponsors10 2015 AGM Call for Papers 11 Upcoming Society Positions12 Fellowships at Canadian
Universities14 Upcoming CME Events16 69th Annual Meeting, WINNIPEG
The NewsletterISSUE 36 CANADIAN SOCIETY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Fall, 2014
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President – (2014-15) Dr. Martin Corsten, Milwaukee, WI Immediate Past-President – (2014-15) Dr. Patrick Gullane, Toronto, ON 1st VP – (2014-15) Dr. Peter Spafford, Saskatoon, SK 2nd VP – (2014-15) Dr. S. Mark Taylor, Halifax, NS 2nd VP Elect (2014-15) Dr. Erin Wright, Edmonton, AB Secretary – (2014-18) Dr. Trina Uwiera, Edmonton, AB Treasurer – (2011-16) Dr. Sam Daniel, Montreal, QC
2014/2015 Council & Committees The Executive
Newfoundland – (2011-16) Dr. Jamie Tibbo, St. John’s, NL New Brunswick – (2011-16) Dr. Greg Thompson, Fredericton, NB Nova Scotia – (2012-17) Dr. Robert Hart, Halifax, NS Prince Edward Island – (2011-16) Dr. Alfredo Campos, Summerside, PE Quebec – (2013-18) Dr. Mark Samaha & (2011-16) Dr. Anthony Zeitouni, Montreal, QC Ontario – (2014-18) Dr. Michael Brandt & (2010-15) Dr. Ian Witterick, Toronto, ON Manitoba – (2014-18) Dr. Jodi Jones, Winnipeg, MB Saskatchewan – (2013-18) Dr. Nael Shoman, Saskatoon, SK Alberta – (2014-18) Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim, Edmonton, AB British Columbia – (2010-15) Dr. Donald Anderson, Coquitlam, BC
Regional Representatives
“Special thanks to the members of the Royal
College Examining Board and the Collège
des medicines du Québec for their work
and dedication.”
Standing CommitteesAwards – (2011-15) Dr. John Yoo, London, ON Bylaws – (2014-15) Dr. John Yoo, London, ON Canadian Fellowships – (2011-15) Dr. Trina Uwiera, Edmonton, AB COACH – (2012) Dr. John Yoo, London, ON Continuing Medical Education Chair – (2011-15) Dr. Andre Tan, Napenee, ON Continuing Medical Education Chair Elect – (2014-15) Dr. Gigi Osler, Winnipeg, MB Editors –(2007) Dr. Hadi Seikaly & Dr. Erin Wright, Edmonton, AB Electronic Communications Editor – (2012-16) Dr. Michael Brandt, Toronto, ON Ethics/Nominating/Long Range Planning – (2014-15) Dr. Patrick Gullane, Toronto, ON Historian – (2013-16) Dr. Sam Daniel, Montreal, QC Global Health – (2014-15) TBA International Liaison – (2014-17) Dr. John DiToppa, Edmonton, AB Physician Resources – (2014-17) Dr. Jean-Philippe Vaccani, Ottawa, ON Policy Action / Public Relations – (2014-15) Dr. Martin Corsten, Milwuakee, MI Resident Representative – (2013-15) Dr. Sami Moubayed, Montreal, QC Representative to the CMA – (2014-17) Dr. Nadine Yammine, Chatham, ON Representative to the Royal College – (2014-17) Dr. T. Wayne Matthews, Calgary, AB Scientific Program Chair – (2010-15) Dr. Frederick K. Kozak, Vancouver, BC Scientific Program Chair Elect – (2014-15) Dr. Brian Rotenberg, London, ON Undergraduate Education – (2014-17) Dr. Kevin Fung, London, ON 2015 Local Arrangements Chairs– (2014-15) Dr. Gigi Osler & Dr. Paul Kerr, Winnipeg, MB
Special Interest CommitteesEndocrine Surgery –Dr. Jeffrey Harris, Edmonton, AB & Dr. Richard Payne, Montreal, QC Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery –Dr. Corey Moore, London, ON Head and Neck Surgery –Dr. Mark Taylor, Halifax, NS & Dr. Ralph Gilbert, Toronto, ON Laryngology –Dr. Karen Kost, Montreal, QC Otology/Cochlear Implants –Dr. Allan Ho, Edmonton, AB, Dr. David Morris, Halifax, NS & Dr. Brian Westerberg, Vancouver, BC Pediatric Otolaryngology –Dr. Paolo Campisi, Toronto, ON Rhinology/Sinus Disease –Dr. Arif Janjua, Vancouver, BC & Dr. Doron Sommer, Hamilton, ON Sleep –Dr. Brian Rotenberg, London, ON & Dr. Jason Chau, Calgary, AB
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half-day of time should allow us to continue to showcase this excellence within our Society without having to turn away very deserving work. I hope the experiment meets with the approval of the membership.The Society remains committed to advancing Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Canada, and to delivering value to our members. The Society’s journal, the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, through the stewardship of the “dynamic duo” of Dr. Hadi Seikaly and Dr. Erin Wright, continues to publish high quality peer-reviewed articles, now in an open-source format. Our many subspecialty and special interest groups within the Society continue to advance various initiatives for the improvement of our specialty. It is all done through the volunteer efforts of our members of council and committees. I would especially like to thank those who come in early for the council and committee meetings; the earlier start to the AGM will force us to move these meetings earlier as well, which in many cases will result in more time away from work for these members. The Society greatly appreciates their sacrifice in this regard.
Finally, I know all the members of the Society value the incredible work that Donna Humphrey does in the running of our Society. We truly couldn’t do it without her. I would especially like to thank Donna for her continued support despite my missed deadlines and late responses as I learn about medical practice in the United States and build an Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Department across 17 hospitals. Her patience and forbearance is greatly appreciated! I hope to see you all in Winnipeg in June 2015!
Martin Corsten, MD, FRCSCPresident
With Much Appreciation!The CSOHNS would like to thank all the Council and Committee members who have completed their terms of office. Without the help of our volunteers, the Society could not function!
Dr. Patrick Gullane, Toronto, ON (President, 2013/2014)Dr. Peter Spafford, Saskatoon, SK (Secretary)Dr. Robert Ballagh, Barrie Ontario (Representative for Ontario)Dr. Gigi Osler, Winnipeg, MB (Representative for Manitoba)Dr. Doug Bosch, Calgary, AB (Representative for Alberta)Dr. Martin & Mrs. Karen Corsten, Milwaukee, WI (2014 Local Arrangements)Dr. Wayne Matthew, Calgary, AB (Chair, Physician Resources Committee)Dr. Shabir Mia, Saskatoon, SK (Representative to the CMA)Dr. Brian Westerberg, Vancouver, BC (Representative to RCPSC; Chair, Global Health Committee)
“The Society remains committed to advancing
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Canada, and to delivering value to
our members.”
COUNCILDr. Erin Wright, Edmonton, AB (2nd Vice-President Elect) Dr. Trina Uwiera, Edmonton, AB (Secretary) Dr. Michael Brandt, Toronto, ON (Regional Representative for Ontario) Dr. Jodi Jones, Winnipeg, MB (Regional Representative for Manitoba) Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim, Edmonton, AB (Regional Representative for Alberta)
COMMITTEES Dr. Gigi Osler & Dr. Paul Kerr, Winnipeg, MB (2015 Local Arrangements Chairs) Dr. Jean-Philippe Vaccani, Ottawa, ON (Physician Resources) Dr. S. Wayne Matthews, Calgary, AB (Representative to the RCPSC) Dr. Nadine Yammine, Chatham, ON (Representative to the CMA)
Welcome, New Council and Committee Members
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Awards Dr. John Yoo, LONDON, ONChair, Awards Committee
The Society would like to congratulations the following award winners -2014 Poliquin Resident Research AwardsNON-CLINICAL WORK
First Place Dr. Timothy Cooper, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABSupervisor: Dr. Hadi Seikaly, Edmonton, AB“Oncolytic Activity of Novel Reovirus Mutants in HPV Positive and Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma”
Second PlaceDr. Rickul Varshney, McGill University, Montreal,QCSupervisor: Dr. Marc Tewfik, Montreal, QC“A Rhinology High Fidelity Surgical Simulator: An Initial Validation Study”
CLINICAL WORK First PlaceDr. Han Zhang, University of Alberta, Edmonton, ABSupervisor: Dr. Dan O’Connell, Edmonton, AB“Metabolic Tumour Volume as a Prognostic Factor for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Primary Surgery”
Second PlaceDr. Edward Park, University of Toronto, Toronto, ONSupervisor: Dr. Vincent Lin, Toronto, ON“Predictors of Round Window Accessibility via Facial Recess Approach Based on Pre-Operative CT Petrous Bones Imaging”2014 Scientific Poster AwardFirst PlaceMr. Mathieu Trudel, Dr. Mathieu Côté, Dr. Changshu Wang, Dr. André Fortin, Québec, QC“Improving Quality of Life with Nabilone During Radiotherapy Treatment for Head/Neck Cancers: Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial”Second PlaceDr. Jason Xu, Dr. J.M. Lee, Toronto, ON“Epistaxis after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Does the Type of Post-operative Packing Matter?”For more information about next year’s awards, please go to the Society’s website at http://www.entcanada.org/fellowships-awards/awards-grants/ .
L-R: Drs. T. Cooper & Hadi Seikaly
L-R: Drs. H. Zhang & D. O’Connell
Important NewsThe Society’s office has MOVED! Our new street address is:
68 Gilkison Road ELORA, ON N0B 1S0Tel: (800) 655-9533 / (519) 846-0630 / Fax: (519) 846-9529Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
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Canadian Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fund Dr. S. Mark Taylor, HALIFAX, NSPresidentThe COHNS Fund continues to thrive and we are now approaching the $1 million dollar mark thanks to ongoing member support and the renewed corporate support we have seen over the last few years. Once again this year Takeda Canada and Johnson and Johnson/Ethicon have each supported the Fund with a $25,000 grant which completely covers the two fellowship awards currently offered. We thank them both for their generosity and ongoing pledge of enhancing educational excellence for recent Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery graduates pursuing subspecialty fellowship training. Following our last board meeting in Ottawa, it was decided the holdings of the Fund would be moved from Heward Investment Management in Montreal to MD Management. This decision was made for two reasons; the first being the reduction of management fees possible with MD management. Secondly, this will give the current and future Presidents of the Fund the opportunity to work locally with an advisor given the national presence of MD Management. This transfer is currently in progress and will soon be completed.I would like to remind members of the availability of funding for active members of the CSO to do a mini-fellowship in their area of interest. Also, the Global Health Stipends have been very popular with residents travelling to underserviced areas and two of these are available each year. In general, our Society seems particularly interested in this endeavor and I would remind members that donations can be specifically earmarked (no pun intended) to this cause. The future of the COHNS Fund remains bright. I would encourage you all to have a look at the CSO/Fund website and to pay particular attention to the circle of donors section. I would challenge you to get your name on this list with the full knowledge that your donation will support our specialty moving forward. Thanks once again for supporting the COHNS Fund and I look forward to seeing you in Winnipeg!
S. Mark Taylor, MDPresident, COHNS Fund
“I would like to remind members of the availability
of funding for active members of the CSO to do a mini-fellowship in their
area of interest.”
A New Fundraising Endeavor In addition to personalized lab coats, the Canadian Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fund plans to make available for purchase beautiful pens and pen/pencil sets. This Culmer product has a great “hand-feel” and was very well received at the Victoria Annual meeting where it was distributed as the delegate gift. It is black and silver with a twist mechanism to open and close. “COHNS Fund” with logo is engraved on the top half.
The cost is $25.00 + tax for the pen and $45.00 + tax for the pen/pencil set. All net profits will go to support the Fund’s various activities including global outreach, fellowship and mini-fellowship grants.
Both the COHNS Fund lab coats and the pens make great gifts.
Look for the order forms to be available on the Society’s website (COHNS Fund section), starting October 15, 2014.
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We are pleased to announce that two Canadian fellowship grants have been awarded for 2014/15. We would like to congratulate Dr. Eric Arruda, from the University of Toronto, recipient of the Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) Fellowship and Dr. Tamara Mijovic from McGill University, recipient of the Takeda Canada Fellowship. Dr. Arruda will be doing a head and neck reconstructive surgery fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jeremy Freeman at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mijovic will be pursuing a one year Otology and Neurotology fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Brian Westerberg, Dr. Jane Lea and Dr. Desmond Nunez at the University of British Columbia. We wish them well and look forward to hearing about their experiences at next year’s meeting in Winnipeg.
For 2015/16, two (2) undesignated fellowship grants, in the amount of $25,000 each, will be available. The deadline for next year’s applications is February 15, 2015. It is important to note that all supporting documents MUST be submitted ELECTRONICALLY by the application deadline date. NO HARD COPIES will be accepted. For more information visit the Awards section of the Society’s website at http://www.entcanada.org .
Canadian Fellowship Grant Program Dr. Trina Uwiera, EDMONTON, AB Chair, Fellowship Committee
2014 Annual Meeting Wrap-UpDr. Patrick Gullane, TORONTO, ON Immediate Past PresidentDear Members, Colleagues and Friends,First, let me express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of you for your enthusiastic and passionate support of this year’s most successful Society meeting in our magnificent Capital, May 11-14, 2014. This was the 3rd largest attendance at our Society’s meeting with >375 registered participants. It was a privilege and honour to have served as your President of this prestigious society. As I have said on many occasions, we are at cross-roads in medicine where technology is playing a greater role in patient care. In that spirit I had selected last year’s theme -“Prevention and Innovation - A Challenge for the Future”. Our three internationally known faculty presentations captured the theme and provided us insights into to how to think outside the box as we continue to adapt and explore new technology, review the role of transplantation, understand the future of regeneration and address the need for prevention with a vision for the future of surgery and our specialty in the 21st century.I am indebted to my guests of honour, Drs. Ralph Ruby and Ellis Scott and our guest speakers, who could be described as the “Who’s Who” within each of their domains, Dr. Martin Birchall, Dr. Daniel Alam and Dr. Joseph Kerschner for their outstanding presentations that traversed the selected theme of our meeting. The scientific program, under the stewardship of Dr. Fred Kozak and his committee, was balanced, creative and full of nuances. I am indebted to Fred who is to be applauded for his leadership in the initiation of many new innovations in the scientific sessions including the sessions entitled ”Celebrating Our Own”.As I look into the future I see many opportunities and feel confident that our society is firmly established. However, we have numerous challenges that we must continue to address including job opportunities for our trainees, challenges and turf battles with other specialties and finally, maintaining the profile of our specialty as we move
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L-R: President Dr. Patrick Gullane, and Dr. Peter Adamson, recipient of the CSOHNS
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Patrick Gullane with wife Dr. Barbara
Cruickshank
2014 / 2015 Canadian Fellowship Award
Recipients
Dr. Eric Arruda
Dr. Tamara Mijovic
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L.-R. John & Jinnie Yoo, Ian Witterick, Peter Spafford L.-R. Ralph Ruby, Patrick Gullane, Ellis Scott
L.-R. Erin Wright, Hadi Seikaly, Sam Daniel, Anthony L,-R. Martin Desrosiers, Paolo Campisi, Desmond Zeitouni Nunez, Vito Forte
L.-R. Raewyn Seaberg, Prema Samy, Jennifer L.-R. Vincent Biron, Trina Uwiera, Andrea Anderson Darnbrough
L.-R. Prady Singh, Matthew Brace, Eric Monteira, L.-R. Jean Davidson, Manohar Bance Tony Eskander, Patrick Gullane
68th Annual MeetingMay 11 – 13, 2014 The Westin Hotel, OTTAWA, ON
“You, the membership, are our future and it is hoped
that united we can be stronger as we transverse
the terrain of our wonderful chosen
specialty.”
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Northern Lights Medical Group of ClinicsMedical ENT - Northern and Southern Alberta Northern Lights Medical Clinics is looking for a RCPSC certified otolaryngologist to join our network of family physicians and specialists in Alberta. We are looking for a full time medical otolaryngologist to practice in one of our associated clinics throughout Alberta. We are currently deficient in ENT services throughout the province but do have specific needs in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Canmore, and Calgary. The position would consist of full time clinic duties. Support from clinic RN / NP, as well as all needed equipment is provided. Unfortunately, there is no possibility of operative time. Nonetheless, we believe this is great opportunity for younger graduates seeking a stepping stone or someone near retirement transitioning to a low stress career. We would ideally like a minimum commitment of 1 year but are open to other short term arrangements, and are also open to surgeons who are planning on maintaining a part time practice elsewhere. Please send CV as well as contact info to Jen [email protected]
We Invite You to Explore Your Options Aurora Health Care, an integrated health system in Wisconsin, represents the next generation of health care, promoting patient choice, comfort and enhanced family involvement.We are seeking otolaryngologists to join our teams in Kenosha, Milwaukee and Elkhorn. You will see a diverse patient population, getting referrals from providers at the clinic and from within the community. If you are a new or experienced physician who wants to practice the full scope of otolaryngology, we invite you to learn more. Our collegial supportive environment will help your practice grow and thrive. While you’ll enjoy the benefits of a full practice, you will also enjoy an excellent work/life balance and a comfortable Midwest lifestyle. You’ll find affordable housing and friendly neighborhoods, along with great shopping, fine dining, excellent schools and low crime. If you have completed a program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and are board certified by the RCPS, you may be eligible to work at Aurora Health Care. We will provide visa assistance and will help with your relocation. You will receive a competitive compensation package that includes paid medical liability insurance and relocation assistance. If you’d like to learn more, contact:Martin Corsten, MD, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, [email protected] / 414-702-3662 (mobile) or Alison Burki, 800-307-7497 ext. 13 / [email protected]
Cambridge Memorial HospitalServing a population of more than 140, 000 Cambridge Memorial Hospital is moving forward on a development and renovation plan which includes an entirely new and expanded Emergency Department, as well as new Labour and Delivery, Intensive Care Unit, Mental Health facilities and surgical suites. This is further complemented by full diagnostic Laboratory and Imaging Support services, including a 64 slice CT Scanner with 24/7 Radiology coverage. Comprehensive medical and specialty support is also available in the community. The Department of Surgery is looking for an Otolaryngologist to join the surgical team. The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Specialty qualification and be a fellow in good standing from the Royal College
of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Employment & Classified
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High proficiency in general otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Special interest in otology preferred, but not mandatory.
Willingness to participate in the regional on-call rotation to provide emergency services/care
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University School of Medicine and a RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization. Participation in teaching and mentoring medical learners and residents is both an expectation and an opportunity. CMH is an active large community hospital providing a range of acute care services located in the scenic City of Cambridge in southwestern Ontario with easy access to Toronto, Hamilton and London. The City of Cambridge provides a high standard of living with many attractive residential areas, excellent schools, convenient access to five major universities and many recreational and cultural activities. Our corporate vision of “Providing exceptional healthcare through exceptional people” illustrates our commitment to providing a lifelong learning environment for our workforce and excellence in patient care for the members of our community.If you are interested in becoming part of the CMH Surgery team, please contact:Brooke Luke Medical Administration, Cambridge Memorial HospitalTel: 519-621-2333, ext. 2305 Email: [email protected]
To advertise a job position or wish to sell items that would be of interest to the membership contact the Society’s office at [email protected].
The Society would like to acknowledge the following companies for their donations to the Ottawa Annual Meeting.
PLATINUMKarl Storz Endoscopy
Medtronic CanadaMerck CanadaShire Canada
Takeda Canada
GOLDMedEl
SILVERBaxter
Genzyme
All annual meeting donations are accepted in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.
Acknowledgements
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GENERAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
This year abstracts for paper, poster, workshop and mini workshop presentations will be accepted via a new online system. It is user-friendly and will streamline the application process. Abstracts will be accepted starting October 6, 2014. Visit the Society’s website at www.entcanada.org for the link.
IMPORTANT DATES
Online Abstract Submissions OPEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014Online Abstract Submissions DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Completed e-Manuscript HODGE MEMORIAL AWARD: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Forward to: [email protected] Final Format for POSTER PRIZE: MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 Forward to: [email protected]
Questions about the submission process should be addressed to Dr. Frederick K. Kozak, Scientific Program Chair at (604) 875-2000 ex. 7129 or Donna Humphrey, CSOHNS Office, (800) 655-9533 / [email protected] .
POLIQUIN RESIDENT RESEARCH COMPETITIONMonday, June 8, 2015
Abstract Submissions DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014
Download complete INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS and ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM from the Society’s website at http://www.entcanada.org. It is IMPORTANT to read all instructions carefully.
All Poliquin abstracts MUST be forwarded BY EMAIL to [email protected]. Faxed copies and surface mail will NOT be accepted for any submissions.
RECEIPT of your submission will be confirmed by EMAIL WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS. It is very important to contact the office by phone, (800)655-9533, IMMEDIATELY if you do NOT receive this acknowledgement.
If there are any problems or questions about the process please contact Dr. John Yoo, Awards Chair, at 519-685-8457 or by email [email protected].
2015 CALL FOR PAPERS69TH Annual Meeting, WINNIPEG, MB Saturday June 6 - Tuesday, June 9, 2015
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forward in the revolutionary and expensive era of technology. You, the membership, are our future and it is hoped that united we can be stronger as we transverse the terrain of our wonderful chosen specialty.
For the first time, we held the President’s dinner on the Monday evening. This year’s special guest speaker was our own Dr. Roberta Bondar, one of the most celebrated Canadian astronauts. She is both inspiring and a remarkable role model for all of us in medicine. In her presentation she shared her insights and experiences with space travel and brought to our attention some of the after effects of this journey on the human body. I believe that the opportunity to meet this iconic, remarkable neurologist and astronaut was evident after her presentation when we witnessed a line up of members who sought her autograph and wanted a photo with her.
A special thanks to our local arrangement chairs Dr. Martin and Ms. Karen Corsten for their planning and coordination of a most attractive and exciting social program which, as we found, was full of surprises. Their personal connections in Ottawa helped enormously in coordinating the many successful social events.
The CSO-HNS is in a very strong position with superior members dedicated to leadership roles that continue to enhance the profile of our specialty and Society. Next year’s meeting, under the leadership of your President Dr. Martin Corsten, will be in Winnipeg and with the local arrangements committee of Drs. Gigi Osler and Paul Kerr I am confident that it will be exciting, stimulating and futuristic. The best way to predict the future is to invent it!
Again, my thanks to the Society members for your trust and for the privilege in having me serve as your President in 2013 / 2014.
Patrick Gullane, CM, MB, FRCSC, FACS, Hon FRACS, Hon FRCS, Hon FRCSIImmediate Past-President
The following positions are open for nominations –
- 2nd Vice-President Elect- Provincial Representatives for British Columbia and Ontario- Awards Committee Chair- Bylaws Committee Chair- Fellowship Committee Chair- Global Health Committee Chair- Resident Representative
Positions will be decided on during the business meeting in Winnipeg. Interested individuals should send a CV along with a letter explaining why they would be right for the job. Submissions can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
Dr. Patrick GullaneChair, Nominating Committee,c/o CSOHNS, 68 Gilkison Road,
ELORA, ON N0B 1S0Fax: 519-846-9529 Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Society Positions for 2015/16
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ENT Fellowships at Canadian Universities DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Clinical Fellowship Otology/Neurotology – Dr. M. Bance and Dr. D. Morris (1 year)This is a FUNDED position and incorporates a 70% clinical, 30% research split. It includes experience in chronic ear surgery, skull base, cochlear implants, middle ear and bone conduction implants, vestibular disorders and Eustachian tube, with exposure to basic science and applied research. C ontact : Dr. David Morris at [email protected]: http://ear-lab.medicine.dal.ca/pages/positions/htmResearch Fellowship in Otology-Neurotology – Dr. M. Bance (1 year)This may involve our 3 EAR labs, with new ear imaging technologies, middle ear mechanics, cochlear implant insertion visualization, bone conduction mechanics and outcomes, and Eustachian tube diagnostics. The Fellowship comes with opportunity to observe clinically 1 to 2 days a week, but is PRIMARILY research. Applicants MUST be fluent in oral and written English. Contact: Dr Bance at [email protected]
Head & Neck – Dr. M. Taylor, Dr. J. Trites, Dr. R. Hart and Dr. M. Rigby (1 year) This fellowship includes advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, endocrine surgery, reconstructive surgery including microvascular surgery (approx. 50-60 free flaps), transoral laser microsurgery and facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. The fellowship is open equally to Canadian and foreign trained individuals.Contact: Dr. M. Taylor, Head, Section of Head & Neck Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS; Tel: 902-473-5752 / s [email protected]
MCGILL UNIVERSITYRhinology – Dr. S. Frenkiel, Dr. M. Tewfik, Dr. M. Samaha (C/R) Pediatrics – Dr. S. Daniel, Dr. J. Manoukian, Dr. L. Nguyen & Dr. M. Schloss(C/R) Head and Neck Surgery – Dr. M. Hier, Dr. M. Black, Dr. R. Payne, Dr. A. Mlynarek (C/R) Auditory Sciences Laboratory – Dr. S. Daniel (R) Contact: Dr. Jaime Rappaport, Fellowship Director at [email protected]
Fellowship Requirements: Fellows will be directly responsible to the director of the fellowship program and otolaryngologist-in-chief of the hospital where the fellow is based. All requests for clinical fellowship training must be directed to the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. For information on the application documentation required, please refer to the following website: www.medicine.mcgill.ca/postgrad/admission_nonministryfunded.htm. For any other fellowship inquires please contact Dr. Rappaport, Fellowship Director, E-mail: [email protected] or go to www.mcgill.ca/ent/fellowship
UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉALEndoscopic Sinus Surgery – Dr. M. Desrosiers (1 year) (C/R) Contact: Dr. Martin Desrosiers, Program Director at (514) 252-3400 ex. 7267 Important: Candidates must have a good working knowledge of French.
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWACombined Clinical Epidemiology and Head and Neck Fellowship – Dr. M. Odell, (2 years) (C/R) Head and Neck Surgery – Dr. M. Odell (1 years) (C/R) Neurotology – Dr. D. Schramm (1 year) (C/R) Contact: University of Ottawa, Department of Otolaryngology Ms. Sara McMartin (613) 737-8899 x 72968 [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOHead and Neck Surgical Oncology Program – Drs. D. Brown, D. Enepekides, J. Freeman, R. Gilbert, D. Goldstein, P. Gullane, J. Higgins and J. Irish – 6 clinical positions (3 AHNS accredited), 1 full-time research position. Contact: Dr. Jeremy Freeman, 600 University Avenue, Ste. 405, Toronto, ONFacial Plastic Surgery – (sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS and University of Toronto and AAFPRS) Dr. P. Adamson, University Health Network (C/R) Contact: [email protected] Airway Laboratory – Drs. R. Fenton and J. Haight, St. Michael’s Hospital (C/R) Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] Facial Plastic Surgery – (sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS and University of Toronto and AAFPRS) Dr. D.A.F. Ellis, University Health Network (C/R)
Contact: [email protected] – Dr. I. Witterick, Mt. Sinai Hospital and St. Joseph’s HC (C/R) Contact: [email protected] Pediatric Otolaryngology – Dr. V. Forte, Hospital for Sick Children (C/R) Contact: [email protected] Clinical – Dr. J. Rutka, University Health Network (C) Contact: [email protected] Neurotology – Dr. J. Nedzelski and J. Chen, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre(C/R) Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] Neurotology/Otology – Dr. J. Rutka, University Health Network Contact: [email protected] Science Laboratory – Dr. R. Harrison, Hospital for Sick Children (R) Contact: [email protected] – Dr. J. Anderson, St. Michael’s Hospital (C/R) Contact: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIOAdvanced Training in Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery – Drs. John Yoo, Kevin Fung, London Health Sciences CentreTo view detailed information visit the “Fellowships” section of the Society‘s website at www.entcanada.org.Contact: Dr. Yoo, Chair [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTAHead & Neck Oncology – Dr. Jeffrey Harris, Dr. Hadi Seikaly (C/R) (~1 year) To view detailed information visit the “Fellowships” section of the Society‘s website at www.entcanada.org Clinical Pediatric Otolaryngology – Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim (1 year) Contact: Ms. Jeanine McCool [email protected] Rhinology / Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgery – Dr. Erin Wright (C) (1 year) This fellowship will provide a broad experience in Rhinology with focus on complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery as well as the extended applications of endoscopic techniques including minimally invasive approaches to the skull base, management of neoplasms, endoscopic pituitary surgery, and orbital decompression. Academic activities will include clinical or basic science research as well as teaching responsibilities for trainees in otolaryngology. Application deadline is May 1 of the year prior to beginning the fellowship.Contact: Dr. Wright (780) 407-7656 [email protected]
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIAOtology & Neurotology / Pediatric Otology – Dr. Brian Westerberg, Dr. Desmond Nunez St. Paul’s Rotary Hearing Clinic (1 year) Contact: Dr. Westerberg (604) 806-8540 [email protected] Sinus & Skull Base Surgery – Dr. Amin Javer (1 year) St. Paul’s Hospital Sinus Centre Contact: Dr. Javer (604) 806-9926 [email protected] Otolaryngology – Dr. Neil K. Chadha (1 year) BC Children’s Hosptial Contact: Dr. Chadha (604) 875-3730 [email protected]
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Calendar of CME Events CANADA
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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPSAustraliaRhinology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship – Dr. Eng Ooi, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia (C/R) (1 year) Contact: Dr. Ooi [email protected]
International Head and Neck Surgery Outreach Program Visiting Scholar Location: University of Alberta, Edmonton AB Canada This program is supported by the Department of Surgery and the Postgraduate Medical Education Office at the University of Alberta. Duration: 3 months; Number of Positions: 1 visiting scholar position available per calendar year.Contact: Ms. Jessica Phair (780) 407-7262 [email protected]
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about any of these programs, visit the Society’s website at http://www.entcanada.org and click on “Fellowships”.
CANADIAN SOCIETY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY ANNUAL MEETINGS2015 WINNIPEG, MB - June 7-9, Delta Hotel / Winnipeg Convention Centre2016 CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – June 12-14, PEI Convention Centre / Delta Hotel,2017 SASKATOON, SK – TBA 2018 QUEBEC CITY, QC – TBA 2019 EDMONTON, AB – TBAINTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC TEMPORAL BONE DISSECTION COURSEOctober 14, 2014 5TH INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC VESTIBULAR AND BALANCE UPDATEOctober 14, 2014 5TH INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ORL ENDOSCOPIC COURSEOctober 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC OPEN AIRWAY COURSEOctober 17, 2014 For more information about these courses go to www.orlped.org
6TH ISSS INTERNATIONAL SURGERY, SLEEP & BREATHINGOctober 24, 2014 - Detroit, MISymposium will feature panel discussions, lectures and poster presentations with world-renowned experts in the field of sleep surgery. Program Chairs include: Kathleen Yaremchuk, MD, USA; Brian Rotenberg, MD, Canada;Claudio Vicini, MD, ItalyCME credits will be available. For more information visit www.surgicalsleep.org CANADIAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL, PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERYANNUAL CLINICAL DAYOctober 25, 2014Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre, Downtown TORONTO, ONFor more information contact Marcy Binsky at [email protected]
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ADVANCED AIRWAY COURSENovember 3, 2014, Montreal Airway Simulation Center, MONTREAL, QC For more information contact Gabby Stanischewski at [email protected] 4TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERYNovember 8, 2014, Arnold and Blema Steinberg Medical Simulation Center, McGill University, Montreal, QCFor registration information contact Brian Kuan at [email protected] 8TH ANNUAL HALIFAX OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY REVIEW COURSEJanuary 12 –17, 2015, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, HALIFAX, NS For more information contact - Ms. Jennifer Reynolds, Tel: 902-473-7002 / Fax: 902-473-5667 [email protected] 19TH ANNUAL McGILL UPDATE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & SKI WEEKENDMarch 13 – 15, 2015 - Fairmont Tremblant Hotel, MONT-TREMBLANT, QC For information go to http://www.mcgill.ca/ent/tremblant/ or contact Rosa Gasparrini at 514-934-1934 x34974 / [email protected]
UNITED STATES & INTERNATIONALAMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY2015 Annual Meeting, September 27 – 30 DALLAS, TXFor more information visit www.entnet.org THE TRIOLOGICAL SOCIETY COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING January 22 - 24, 2015, Hotel del Coronado, CORONADO, CA January 22 - 24, 2016, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, MIAMI, FLCOSM 118th Annual Meeting, April 22 – 24, 2015, BOSTON, MA119th Annual Meeting, May 18 – 20, 2016, CHICAGO, ILFor information contact the Triological Society office at 402-346-5500 or http://www.triological.org/meetings.htmCONGRÈS 2014 DE LA SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE D’ORL ET DE CHIRURGIE DE LA FACE ET DU COULe congrès 2014 de la Société Française d’ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou se déroulera du 11 au 13 octobre 2014 sous la présidence du Pr. Olivier Sterkers.Programme / inscription / informations : www.sforl.org/
1st INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TUMOR-HOST INTERACTION IN HEAD AND NECK SURGERYJanuary 22 - 25, 2015 - Essen, GermanyFor more information go to www.headandneck2015.org 1ST WORLD CONGRESS ON ENDOSCOPIC EAR SURGERYApril 19, 2015 – Dubai, UAEFor more information about this event please go to www.endoscopic-earsurgery.com WORLD CONGRESS ON LARYNX CANCER 2015July 26, 2015 Cairns, Queensland, AustraliaThis conference is aimed at all individuals/groups who work with patients who have cancer of the larynx. Aspects such as medical management, pre- and post-treatment functional assessment and survivor-ship will be covered.For more information: www.wclc2015.org
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“Taking Care of Your Patients and Yourself: Work / Life Balance”
President Dr. Martin Corsten, Milwaukee, WI
Local Arrangements Chair Dr. Gigi Osler and Dr. Paul Kerr, Winnipeg, MB
Scientific Program Chair Dr. Frederick K. Kozak, Vancouver, BC
Guests of Honour Dr. Paul Odell, Ottawa, ON
Guest SpeakersDr. Paul Farnan, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Jonathan Sykes, Sacramento, CADr. Amin Kassam, Milwaukee, WI
To accommodate more members’ presentations, the 2015 AGM will begin on Saturday afternoon, June 6,
2015. 2015 Call for Papers – The new online abstract submission
link will be open on October 6, 2014. For more information visit the Society’s website at
http://www.entcanada.org.
69th CSOHNS Annual Meeting
THE NEWSLETTER is published quarterly, once in hard-copy (Fall) and three times in an electronic format (eNews - Winter, Spring and Summer). It is the official publication of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. We welcome and encourage your comments, letters to the executive or written submissions to be considered for publication. All correspondence should be addressed to:THE NEWSLETTER Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 68 Gilkison Road, ELORA, ON N0B 1S0 Tel: 800-655-9533 Fax: 519-846-9529 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.entcanada.org
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June 6 - 9, 2015RBC Convention Centre /
Delta HotelWINNIPEG, MB
