Otolaryngology Community Forum

The Otolaryngology Community Forum is a recurring lecture series featuring presentations from members of the University of Wisconsin’s interdisciplinary otolaryngology team, including otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons, advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), registered nurses, researchers in otolaryngology, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, fellows, and residents-in-training. These presentations help participants broaden their understanding of evidence-based management of conditions of the head and neck, and engage with colleagues.

Continuing Education Credits

Free Continuing Education (CE) credits are available. Review our accreditation information and credit designation statements or contact otocommunity@med.wisc.edu to learn more.

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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 health care team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC hours.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) – CME Only

Successful completion of this CME activity, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

By completing the requirements for this activity, the learner gives UW–Madison ICEP permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s)

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, as a member of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1.0 hours.

Past Presentations

Current Topics in Audiology: When to Refer, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and More!

October 29, 2024

  • Sara Misurelli, PhD, AuD, Assistant Professor and Director of Audiology; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Rachael Jocewicz, AuD, Audiologist, UW Health

Sleep with One Eye Open: Management of Lagophthalmos After Facial Nerve Injury

September 20, 2022

  • Elaine Downie, MD, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology
  • Suzanne van Landingham, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, WiSOR Associate

Tracheostomy Care: What Every Provider Should Know

March 22, 2022

  • Tiffany A Glazer, MD, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Allison Knewitz, MD, Otolaryngology Resident

Acute Hearing Loss

January 21, 2021

  • Joseph Roche, MD, Otology/Neurotology

Cochlear Implants

February 18, 2021

  • Sara Misurelli, PhD, AuD, Audiology

Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

May 20, 2021

  • Tiffany Glazer, MD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM): From Referral to Resolution

July 22, 2021

  • Maggie English, MA, CF-SLP, Department of Surgery Fellow

Beyond CPAP: Alternative Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the PAP-Intolerant Patient

September 23, 2021

  • David Upton, MD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Management and Reconstruction for Head & Neck Cancer

March 18, 2021

  • Gregory Hartig, MD, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

HPV Oropharynx Cancer

April 15, 2021

  • Aaron Wieland, MD, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology