6th Annual Scary Cases Conference
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is hosting our 6th Annual Scary Cases Conference! This case-based conference will review real-life unique and rare cases in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and oral surgery.
Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, the participant should be better able to:
- Demonstrate how to detect otolaryngologic conditions that can easily be missed in a routine exam.
- Identify potential pitfalls inherent to the practice of otolaryngology that may lead to adverse outcomes or put patients at risk.
- Discuss legal principles of medical malpractice and identify ways to minimize the risk of malpractice in the everyday practice of otolaryngology.
- Recognize the role of each of our collaborating departments in treating patients with head and neck pathologies.
- Apply lessons learned from the management of particularly tough cases to clinical practice.
General Information
Saturday, Oct. 21
7:30-11:30 a.m.
UNMC Joseph D. & Millie E. Williams Science Hall Auditorium 1.0.009
525 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Live Stream via Zoom
Instructions on how to join the live stream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days prior to the start of the conference.
This conference is intended for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other health care personnel in the fields of ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, and oral surgery.
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration Information
Registration Fees
- $25 for physicians and APPs
(This fee is waived if you submit a scary case before registering for the conference. The deadline to submit a scary case is Oct. 6. The discount code will be sent via email within 72 hours of submission of a scary case.) - Free for nurses and other health care professionals
The deadline to register is Oct. 18.
If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.
Cancel/Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please send an email to conted@unmc.edu no later than Oct. 16, 2023. No refunds will be given after this date.
Conference Director
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, UNMC
Questions?
Educational Projects Coordinator, UNMC Center for Continuing Education