ISSUE 36
C A N AD I AN S O CI E T Y O F O T O L AR Y N G O L O G Y - H E AD A ND NE CK S U R G E R Y
The Newsletter
Fall, 2014
Inside This Issue
1
Message from the President
2
2014 / 2015 Council /Committees
3
New Members of Council &
Committees
4
2014 Award Winners
4
New Address for the Society
5
COHNS Fund
6
Canadian Fellowship Program
6
68th AGM Wrap-up
7
68th Annual Meeting Photos
8
Employment Opportunities
9
Society Sponsors
10
2015 AGM Call for Papers
11
Upcoming Society Positions
12
Fellowships at Canadian
Universities
14
Upcoming CME Events
16
69th Annual Meeting, WINNIPEG
Message from the President
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 68 th
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 69 th
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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2014/2015 Council & Committees
The Executive
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
Regional Representatives
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
“Special thanks to the
members of the Royal
College Examining Board
and the Collège des
medicines du Québec
for their work and
dedication.”
Standing Committees
Awards – (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 Committees
Endocrine 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
Women-in-Otolaryngology –Dr. Karen Kost, Montreal, QC
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President’s Message continued from page 1
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 peerreviewed 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.
“The Society remains
committed to advancing
Otolaryngology - Head and
Neck Surgery in Canada,
and to delivering value to
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, FRCSC
President
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)
Welcome, New Council and Committee Members
COUNCIL
Dr. 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)
our members.”
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Awards
Dr. John Yoo, LONDON, ON
Chair, Awards Committee
The Society would like to congratulations the following award winners -
2014 Poliquin Resident Research Awards
NON-CLINICAL WORK
First Place
Dr. Timothy Cooper, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Supervisor: Dr. Hadi Seikaly, Edmonton, AB
“Oncolytic Activity of Novel Reovirus Mutants in HPV Positive and Negative Head
and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma”
Second Place
L-R: Drs. T. Cooper & Hadi Seikaly
Dr. Rickul Varshney, McGill University, Montreal,QC
Supervisor: Dr. Marc Tewfik, Montreal, QC
“A Rhinology High Fidelity Surgical Simulator: An Initial Validation Study”
CLINICAL WORK
First Place
Dr. Han Zhang, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Supervisor: Dr. Dan O’Connell, Edmonton, AB
“Metabolic Tumour Volume as a Prognostic Factor for Head and Neck Cancer
Patients Treated with Primary Surgery”
Second Place
Dr. Edward Park, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Supervisor: Dr. Vincent Lin, Toronto, ON
“Predictors of Round Window Accessibility via Facial Recess Approach Based on
Pre-Operative CT Petrous Bones Imaging”
L-R: Drs. H. Zhang & D. O’Connell
2014 Scientific Poster Award
First Place
Mr. 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 Place
Dr. 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/ .
Important News
The Society’s office has MOVED! Our new street address is:
68 Gilkison Road
ELORA, ON N0B 1S0
Tel: (800) 655-9533 / (519) 846-0630 / Fax: (519) 846-9529
Email: cso.hns@sympatico.ca / cso1.hns@sympatico.ca
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Canadian Otolaryngology Head and Neck
Surgery Fund
Dr. S. Mark Taylor, HALIFAX, NS
President
The 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, MD
President, COHNS Fund
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.
“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.”
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2014 / 2015 Canadian
Fellowship Award
Recipients
Dr. Eric Arruda
Dr. Tamara Mijovic
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Canadian Fellowship Grant Program
Dr. Trina Uwiera, EDMONTON, AB
Chair, Fellowship Committee
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 .
2014 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
Dr. Patrick Gullane, TORONTO, ON
Immediate Past President
Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends,
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
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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68th Annual Meeting
May 11 – 13, 2014
The Westin Hotel, OTTAWA, ON
L.-R. John & Jinnie Yoo, Ian Witterick, Peter Spafford
L.-R. Ralph Ruby, Patrick Gullane, Ellis Scott
“You, the membership, are
our future and it is hoped
that united we can be
L.-R. Erin Wright, Hadi Seikaly, Sam Daniel, Anthony
Zeitouni
L.-R. Raewyn Seaberg, Prema Samy, Jennifer
Anderson
L.-R. Prady Singh, Matthew Brace, Eric Monteira,
Tony Eskander, Patrick Gullane
L,-R. Martin Desrosiers, Paolo Campisi, Desmond
Nunez, Vito Forte
L.-R. Vincent Biron, Trina Uwiera, Andrea
Darnbrough
L.-R. Jean Davidson, Manohar Bance
stronger as we transverse
the terrain of our wonderful
chosen specialty.”
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Employment & Classified
Northern Lights Medical Group of Clinics
Medical 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 northernlightsprimarycare@outlook.com
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, martin.corsten@aurora.org /
414-702-3662 (mobile) or Alison Burki, 800-307-7497 ext. 13 / alison.burki@aurora.org
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Serving 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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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 Hospital
Tel: 519-621-2333, ext. 2305 Email: bluke@cmh.org
To advertise a job position or wish to sell items that would be of interest to the membership
contact the Society’s office at cso.hns@sympatico.ca.
Acknowledgements
The Society would like to acknowledge the following companies for their
donations to the Ottawa Annual Meeting.
PLATINUM
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Medtronic Canada
Merck Canada
Shire Canada
Takeda Canada
GOLD
MedEl
SILVER
Baxter
Genzyme
All annual meeting donations are accepted in the form of an
unrestricted educational grant.
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2015 CALL FOR PAPERS
69TH Annual Meeting, WINNIPEG, MB
Saturday June 6 - Tuesday, June 9, 2015
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, 2014
Online Abstract Submissions DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Completed e-Manuscript HODGE MEMORIAL AWARD: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014
Forward to: cso.hns@sympatico.ca
Final Format for POSTER PRIZE: MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015
Forward to: cso.hns@sympatico.ca
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 / cso.hns@sympatico.ca .
POLIQUIN RESIDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION
Monday, 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 cso1.hns@sympatico.ca.
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 john.yoo@lhsc.on.ca.
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President’s Message continued from page 6
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 FRCSI
Immediate Past-President
Upcoming Society Positions for 2015/16
The following positions are open for nominations –
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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 Gullane
Chair, Nominating Committee,
c/o CSOHNS, 68 Gilkison Road,
ELORA, ON N0B 1S0
Fax: 519-846-9529 Email: cso.hns@sympatico.ca
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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.
Contact: Dr. David Morris at dp.morris@dal.ca
Website: http://ear-lab.medicine.dal.ca/pages/positions/htm
Research 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 m.bance@dal.ca
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 / smarktaylor@eastlink.ca
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Rhinology – 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 jrappaport@jgh.mcgill.ca
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:
jrappaport@jgh.mcgill.ca or go to www.mcgill.ca/ent/fellowship
UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL
Endoscopic 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 OTTAWA
Combined 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 smcmartin@toh.on.ca
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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Head 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, ON
Facial Plastic Surgery – (sponsored by the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS and University of
Toronto and AAFPRS) Dr. P. Adamson, University Health Network (C/R)
Contact: paa@dradamson.ca
Upper Airway Laboratory – Drs. R. Fenton and J. Haight, St. Michael’s Hospital (C/R)
Contact: Ronald.fenton@utoronto.ca / haight@globalserve.net
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: drface@artoffacialsurgery.com
Rhinology – Dr. I. Witterick, Mt. Sinai Hospital and St. Joseph’s HC (C/R)
Contact: iwitterick@mtsinai.on.ca
Pediatric Otolaryngology – Dr. V. Forte, Hospital for Sick Children (C/R)
Contact: vito.forte@sickkids.on.ca
TWJ Clinical – Dr. J. Rutka, University Health Network (C)
Contact: john.rutka@uhn.on.ca
Neurotology – Dr. J. Nedzelski and J. Chen, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre(C/R)
Contact: julian.nedzelski@sw.ca / joe.chen@utoronto.ca
Medical Neurotology/Otology – Dr. J. Rutka, University Health Network
Contact: john.rutka@uhn.on.ca
Auditory Science Laboratory – Dr. R. Harrison, Hospital for Sick Children (R)
Contact: rvh@sickkids.on.ca
Laryngology – Dr. J. Anderson, St. Michael’s Hospital (C/R)
Contact: andersonj@smh.toronto.ca
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
Advanced Training in Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery – Drs.
John Yoo, Kevin Fung, London Health Sciences Centre
To view detailed information visit the “Fellowships” section of the Society‘s website at
www.entcanada.org.
Contact: Dr. Yoo, Chair john.yoo@lhsc.on.ca
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Head & 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 jeanine.mccool@albertahealthservices.ca
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 erin.wright@ualberta.ca
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Otology & Neurotology / Pediatric Otology – Dr. Brian Westerberg, Dr. Desmond Nunez
St. Paul’s Rotary Hearing Clinic (1 year)
Contact: Dr. Westerberg (604) 806-8540 bwesterberg@providencehealth.bc.ca
Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgery – Dr. Amin Javer (1 year)
St. Paul’s Hospital Sinus Centre
Contact: Dr. Javer (604) 806-9926 sinussurgeon@drjaver.com
Pediatric Otolaryngology – Dr. Neil K. Chadha (1 year)
BC Children’s Hosptial
Contact: Dr. Chadha (604) 875-3730 karla.smith@cw.bc.ca
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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
Australia
Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship – Dr. Eng Ooi, Flinders Medical Centre,
Flinders Medical Centre, Australia (C/R) (1 year)
Contact: Dr. Ooi eooi.entsurgery@gmail.com
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 jessica.phair@albertahealthservices.ca
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about any of these programs, visit the Society’s website
at http://www.entcanada.org and click on “Fellowships”.
Calendar of CME Events
CANADA
CANADIAN SOCIETY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
ANNUAL MEETINGS
2015 WINNIPEG, MB - June 7-9, Delta Hotel / Winnipeg Convention Centre
2016 CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – June 12-14, PEI Convention Centre / Delta Hotel,
2017 SASKATOON, SK – TBA
2018 QUEBEC CITY, QC – TBA
2019 EDMONTON, AB – TBA
INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC TEMPORAL BONE DISSECTION COURSE
October 14, 2014
5TH INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC VESTIBULAR AND BALANCE UPDATE
October 14, 2014
5TH INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC ORL ENDOSCOPIC COURSE
October 16, 2014
INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC OPEN AIRWAY COURSE
October 17, 2014
For more information about these courses go to www.orlped.org
6TH ISSS INTERNATIONAL SURGERY, SLEEP & BREATHING
October 24, 2014 - Detroit, MI
Symposium will feature panel discussions, lectures and poster presentations with worldrenowned experts in the field of sleep surgery.
Program Chairs include: Kathleen Yaremchuk, MD, USA; Brian Rotenberg, MD, Canada;
Claudio Vicini, MD, Italy
CME credits will be available. For more information visit www.surgicalsleep.org
CANADIAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL, PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
ANNUAL CLINICAL DAY
October 25, 2014
Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre, Downtown TORONTO, ON
For more information contact Marcy Binsky at cafprs@ica.net
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ADVANCED AIRWAY COURSE
November 3, 2014, Montreal Airway Simulation Center, MONTREAL, QC
For more information contact Gabby Stanischewski at gabby.stanischewski@mcgill.ca
4TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
November 8, 2014, Arnold and Blema Steinberg Medical Simulation Center, McGill
University, Montreal, QC
For registration information contact Brian Kuan at brian.kuan@mcgill.ca
8TH ANNUAL HALIFAX OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY REVIEW
COURSE
January 12 –17, 2015, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, HALIFAX, NS
For more information contact - Ms. Jennifer Reynolds, Tel: 902-473-7002 / Fax: 902-473-5667
annualotolaryngologyreviewcourse@hotmail.com
19TH ANNUAL McGILL UPDATE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & SKI WEEKEND
March 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 / Rosa.Gasparrini@muhc.mcgill.ca
UNITED STATES & INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
2015 Annual Meeting, September 27 – 30 DALLAS, TX
For 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, FL
COSM
118th Annual Meeting, April 22 – 24, 2015, BOSTON, MA
119th Annual Meeting, May 18 – 20, 2016, CHICAGO, IL
For information contact the Triological Society office at 402-346-5500 or
http://www.triological.org/meetings.htm
CONGRÈS 2014 DE LA SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE D’ORL ET DE CHIRURGIE DE LA FACE ET
DU COU
Le 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
SURGERY
January 22 - 25, 2015 - Essen, Germany
For more information go to www.headandneck2015.org
1ST WORLD CONGRESS ON ENDOSCOPIC EAR SURGERY
April 19, 2015 – Dubai, UAE
For more information about this event please go to www.endoscopic-earsurgery.com
WORLD CONGRESS ON LARYNX CANCER 2015
July 26, 2015 Cairns, Queensland, Australia
This 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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69th CSOHNS Annual Meeting
“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 Speakers
Dr. Paul Farnan, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Jonathan Sykes, Sacramento, CA
Dr. 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.
The Newsletter
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.
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Website: http://www.entcanada.org
June 6 - 9, 2015
RBC Convention Centre /
Delta Hotel
WINNIPEG, MB