2026 Annual MedStar Georgetown University Otolaryngology Academic Symposium

Friday, June 12, 2026, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, The Social Room at the Healey Family Student Center, Georgetown University, Washington , DC

The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Otolaryngology Academic Day is a premier educational event dedicated to advancing the field of Otolaryngology within the MedStar system and the greater DC, MD, and Northern VA region. This event is designed to provide continuing medical education-based training for otolaryngologists, ensuring they stay current on the latest advancements, treatments, and technologies in the field. This educational event brings together healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and industry innovators to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration.

1. Describe leadership development opportunities in otolaryngology across career stages, including residency, early faculty roles, institutional leadership, and national professional organizations.
2. Review current best practices in workup and treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer.
3. Evaluate the role of non-traditional pursuits as a means for physicians to explore diverse interests and address professional burnout or dissatisfaction.
4. Discuss medical and audiological management of sudden hearing loss, regarding timing of intervention and treatment options.
5. State the critical importance of prevention in controlling the head and neck cancer problem.
6. Define what constitutes failure of medical therapy when determining escalation strategies in sinonasal inflammatory disease.
7. Compare pediatric otolaryngology practice models in academic medical centers versus community-based settings.
8. Apply performance improvement strategies to increase the effectiveness of interprofessional teamwork and team-based care.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health. MedStar Health 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

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Physician Assistants:  MedStar Health 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 6.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (6.50 hours), IPCE (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (6.50 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (6.50 hours)

The symposium will be held at the Healey Family Student Center at Georgetown University in the Social Room. This is located on the southern end of the Hilltop Campus.

PARKING

Details forthcoming.

DIRECTIONS FROM LEAVEY GARAGE TO HEALEY FAMILY STUDENT CENTER

Details forthcoming.

WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM ALTERNATE PARKING LOCATION

Details forthcoming.

CHECK IN

A check-in table will be set up outside the entrance to greet you upon arrival.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Individuals in a position to control the content of this CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The following Planning Committee Members have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose: Sonya Malekzadeh, MD | Abigail Biow, PA

The following Planning Committee Members have reported all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Michael Hoa, MD: Consulting Fee - Cook Medical | Jonathan Giurintano, MD: Grant Support - Ambu, Inc.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Please contact Hannah Brown at [email protected] if you would like to learn more about exhibitorship opportunities for this activity.