50th Anniversary of Residents' Research Day in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

• Critically appraise the scientific presentations with respect to methodology and clinical applicability pertaining to Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Discuss the scientific presentations and reflect on their implications for patient care

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DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSOR - Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk, MD, MSA

"IF we knew then, what we know now about OSA"

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to... 

1. Identify opportunities for personalized therapy for OSA
2. Discuss pharmaceutical agents for treatment of OSA
3. Describe alternative therapies for treatment of OSA

This year for our Distinguished Visiting Professor keynote address, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk. Dr. Yaremchuk is the Chair Emeritus of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. She is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Yaremchuk has authored or coauthored 62 articles, edited or contributed to 7 books, and has given 80 presentations at regional, national and international meetings on surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. She has received 6 major citations or awards from various national professional societies and has chaired or served on 27 regional and national society committees or editorial boards. Dr. Yaremchuk is the Past President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She is the past chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology and serves as the American Board of Otolaryngology’s representative to the American Board of Internal Medicine for Sleep Medicine.

DISTINGUISHED GUEST ALUMNUS - DR. HUSSAIN ALSAFFAR, MBBS, FRCSC

"Navigating the Path to Success: Resilience and Strategies for Thriving During Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Residency"

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to... 

1. Review the essential role of Resilience on mentors, peers, and resources in achieving success during otolaryngology residency
2. Describe key challenges and stressors commonly faced by otolaryngology residents and develop strategies for resilience and personal growth
3. Summarize effective time management and self-care techniques for maintaining a healthy work-life balance during residency
4. Illustrate the importance of continuous learning, adaptation, and seeking constructive feedback in the pursuit of excellence as an otolaryngologist-in-training

For our Distinguished Guest Alumnus, we welcome Dr. Hussain Alsaffar is a Consultant in Head and Neck Oncology Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction Surgery at King Faisal Specilist Hospital and Research Center, and also belongs to the Section of Head of Head and Neck Oncology Surgery, at Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Originally from Saudi Arabia, he embarked on an incredible journey pursuing medical expertise. After graduating from King Faisal University Medical School, Dr. Alsaffar travelled to London, Ontario, for his Residency in Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery from 2007 to 2012. Following that, he completed a two-year fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Surgery at the University of Toronto, concluding in June 2014. Since then, he has been an Ottawa Head and Neck Oncology team member. Since 2018, Dr. Alsaffar has held the positions of Program Director for the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency program at the University of Ottawa, the Fellowship Director for Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, and chairing a weekly tumour board on Head and Neck Mucosal Oncology. His primary focus is on Head and Neck Oncology and complex Head and Neck Reconstruction, including Microvascular free tissue transfer. Dr. Alsaffar takes pride in providing excellent patient care and has gained a strong reputation among colleagues and patients. Outside of his professional life, he is a proud husband to his wife, Danah, and a loving father to three boys, Ali, Yousif, and Adam. Together, Dr. Alsaffar and his wife create a warm and nurturing environment for their family, cherishing quality time and supporting their children's growth and interests. Balancing a successful medical career with his role as a devoted family person is important, and Dr. Alsaffar finds inspiration in the rewards of nurturing personal relationships alongside professional achievements

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