2026 Seaside Symposium in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

What: 2026 Seaside Symposium in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Presented by the Penn State and UT Health Science Center Departments of ENT

When and Where:

Friday, February 6 - Sunday, February 8, 2026

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

301 South Gulfview Blvd.

Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Activity Overview: This conference will provide evidence-based updates on a wide range of topics pertinent to the practice of otolaryngology. Penn State College of Medicine and UT Health Science Center faculty will present a comprehensive, in-depth review of an array of topics in the field of otolaryngology, specifically head and neck surgery, laryngology, facial plastics, neurotology/otology, skull base surgery, reconstructive surgery and pediatric otolaryngology. In addition to discussing current and emergent topics within these areas of otolaryngology, this activity will address individual knowledge gaps and will include skills and methodologies on practical applications of everyday otolaryngologic care.

Objectives:

• Discuss updates in the management of facial nerve disorders
• Identify ways to manage chronic ear disease
• Evaluate new approaches and techniques in sinus surgery
• Incorporate advanced practice clinicians into your practice
• Explain techniques to manage the head and neck surgical defect

Target Audience: This conference is designed for otolaryngologists - head and neck surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals.

Disclosure Statement:

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidence based.

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Essentials and Standards, all parties involved in content development are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine has established mechanisms to resolve conflicts of interest should they arise. Any potential conflict of interest or off label use will be disclosed to the audience prior to the activity.

12.75 CME / CEU credits provided

AMA Credit Designation: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine (UTCOM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians: The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Participation to non-physicians for participating in this activity and designates it for CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Accreditation: The UTCOM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration:

Course fees: $750 physicians / $450 residents, fellows, nurses, NPs, PAs, other health professionals

The conference brochure, link to register, and hotel information are available at:

https://www.uthsc.edu/continuing-medical-education/memphis/seaside-symposium-otolaryngology-2025/index.php