Precon Friday | May 30, 2025
Pre-Con Friday
Join us May 30th for a full day of incredible value. From full day courses, one-on-one mentorship dyads, to a panel of exceptional guest speakers and more! Don’t miss this fabulous Friday line up.
Day at a Glance
Full & half day courses, mentorship sessions and incredible guest speakers in dedicated hour long workshops.
| Time | Nashwaaksis A | Nashwaaksis B | Barkers Point | Marysville A | Marysville B | Lincoln A & B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast Hour | |||||
| 8:00 AM | Sinus Course | Coaching Dyads | ||||
| 9:00 AM | ||||||
| 10:00 AM | Coffee Break | |||||
| 10:30 AM | ||||||
| 11:00 AM | ||||||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Hour Sessions | |||||
| 1:00 PM | Dr. Fraysse | Airway Course | ||||
| 2:00 PM | Pr. Jane Lea | |||||
| 3:00 PM | Coffee Break | |||||
| 3:30 PM | Pr. Philip Katz | |||||
| 4:30 PM | Dr. Lily HP Nguyen | |||||
| 5:00 PM |
CSOHNS FRONTAL SINUS COURSE
Drs. Yvonne Chan, Mark Tewfik, Andrew Thamboo
Full Day | FeeDidactic + Practical
CSOHNS Airway Course
Drs. Paolo Campisi, Fred Kozak, Lily HP Nguyen
Half Day | Fee
Didactic + Practical
Dr Saul Frenkiel
THE TEN GOLDEN RULES FOR EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP
Explore both the tangible and intangible qualities essential for effective leadership, focusing on the “Golden Rules” for leaders and mentors in medicine. Learning objectives include understanding the subtle qualities of leadership and the importance of mentoring and promoting others.
Pr Bernard Fraysse
When & Why; Decided Surgery in
Otosclerosis
Covering clinical and radiological considerations guiding decision-making, followed by clinical case studies focused on specific populations, including: unilateral hearing loss, asymmetric hearing, advanced otosclerosis, and pulsatile tinnitus.
Dr Lily HP Nguyen
How to Maximize Your Learning at this Conference
Explore practical, evidence-based strategies for busy surgeons to enhance continuing education and lifelong learning. Learn how to apply effective learning techniques to maximize knowledge retention and minimize cognitive overload, ensuring efficient and impactful professional development.
Dr. Philippe Katz
Why am I doing an ultrasound examination for salivary pathology?
comprehensive guide for ENT professionals on performing ultrasound examinations of the salivary glands. It covers probe handling, identification of pathologies, and key anatomical features like ducts, lymph nodes, and muscles. The session highlights ultrasound’s role in diagnosing infections, abnormalities, and tumors, as well as introducing elastography to enhance the diagnosis of duct and tumor pathologies.
Mentorship Dyads Program
For the first time in CSOHNS history, we’re thrilled to offer a dedicated mentorship program designed to connect aspiring otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons with experienced leaders in the field. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the best, gain invaluable insights, and build lasting professional relationships.
Volunteer as Mentor
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of aspiring otolaryngologists? Share your experience and expertise in 45-minute mentoring sessions and help shape the future.
Register as a mentee
Secure your spot for a one-on-one mentorship session with a leading expert in the field. Discuss your career aspirations and personal development plans.
A message from the president
I am thrilled to be able to offer a full day of added value to our special guests and members at our 2025 Annual Meeting. I urge guests to come a day early and take advantage of these incredible opportunities to learn, grow, share and be inspired! Honoured to be hearing from guest speakers including Professors Bernard Fraysse and Philip Katz coming to share their expertise on Otosclerosis and the Salivary Gland. I hope you have the opportunity to attend talks by my dear friends and accomplished members of our society, Professor Jane Lea on the power of coaching and personal development and Dr. Lilly Nguyen sharing about her experience and the importance and power of mentorship.
I am also incredibly excited to be able to offer an idea new to the CSO and one dear to my heart. One that I hope brings a new layer of value and inspires those who participate. Fir the first time at our annual meeting we areoffering the unique opportunity for mentors and mentees to connect in a full day of Mentorship dyads. Please take a moment to browse the options for pre-convention Friday. See you in Fredericton!
Sam