Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award

The American Head and Neck Society and the Women in Head and Neck Surgery Service is soliciting nominations for the Margaret F. Butler Outstanding Mentor of Women in Head and Neck Surgery Award.

Dr. Margaret Butler was the first female otolaryngology chair in the United States. In 1906, she was appointed Chair of Ear, Nose, and Throat at Women’s Medical College of Medicine. As a respected otolaryngologist and an ambassador of the specialty, Dr. Butler provided a blueprint for generations of future female otolaryngologists. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting gender diversity in the field of Head and Neck Surgery and its related endeavors. A secondary goal is to encourage the training and mentorship of future women leaders in our specialty.

Individuals nominated for this award will have the following qualities:

1. Has demonstrated leadership and a consistent track record of promoting gender diversity and equity in head and neck surgery, and its related fields.

2. Has consistently supported and promoted women in head and neck surgery and its related endeavors, as well as mentoring individuals through career advancements and promotions.

3. Has measurable impact in the promotion of women in head and neck surgery and its related fields, i.e. career advancement of mentees, mentorship in publications and research, etc.

4. Present or past member of the AHNS is preferred but not required.

Submission requires a nomination letter with a second supporting letter from an AHNS member and the nominee’s CV/Resume, to be uploaded with the application.

Nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2020 5:00PM EST. Only one application will be accepted per nominee.

Please click here to submit a nominee.

Trends in Management of HPV Positive Cancers

Instructional Course: Trends in Management of HPV Positive Cancers

The AHNS gratefully acknowledges a generous educational grant of this activity from Intuitive Surgical.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Time: 4:00 PM Pacific /6:00 PM Central / 7:00 PM Eastern
Session is an hour long

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Learning Objective:
Attendees will be able to review and discuss the role of deintensification for HPV+ cancer.

Faculty:
Carole Fakhry, MD, MPH Johns Hopkins University – Moderator
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Speaker
Sue Yom, MD, PhD, University of California San Francisco – Speaker

Current Schedule (US Pacific Time)

4:00pm – 4:05pm – Welcome and Introduction – Carole Fakhry, MD, MPH

4:05pm – 4:20pm – Use of Transoral Surgery to Deintensify Adjuvant Therapy for p16+ Oropharynx Cancer: How results of ECOG3311 may affect clinical practice – Robert Ferris, MD, PhD

4:20pm-4:35pm – Evolutions in Radiotherapy Volumes and Dose Prescriptions – Sue Yom, MD, PhD

4:35pm – 5:00pm – Questions and Answers from Panel

The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) designated this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit they commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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