The Charleston Course: 14th Annual Otolaryngology Literature Update

The MUSC Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is proud to present our 14th Annual Literature Update Course at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, SC on June 26-27, 2026.

How does a busy clinician stay current in our rapidly expanding specialty? The literature is replete with new or refined diagnostic procedures, operative interventions and treatment algorithms. It is a difficult, if not at times bewildering, task to digest this information.

This course is designed to help. Our faculty members are charged with reviewing last year’s literature in their subspecialty, and then choosing the six to eight best articles for critical review. To be considered best, we are especially looking for seminal works and those with a strong evidence base. Importantly, the manuscripts must have significant applicability to every day clinical practice.

The specialty – head and neck cancer, FPRS, otologyneurotology, endocrine disease, sleep disordered breathing, allergy, rhinology-sinus disease, voice and swallowing disorders, and pediatric ENT will be covered in 20 lectures. You will receive a list of all articles reviewed and the presenters’ presentations.

In two days, over 100 manuscripts will be reviewed, and those “pearls” important to your practice will be emphasized. I believe that there may be no better way to stay current in our field than with this Literature Update Course. I hope you will join us in a beautiful location along the South Carolina coast this June.

Robert Labadie, M.D., PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery

1. Reference the most relevant, current evidence-based medical literature to optimize treatment options for patients.
2. Translate new research and best practices from evidence-based medical literature into clinical practice.
3. Apply the most current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to their patients, based on evidence-based research.

Registration Fees

*South Carolina Otolaryngologist in-state tuition

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to one month prior to the start of the conference less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be made. we reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC

One and two-bedroom Scenic Villas are reserved for this conference at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Please call the resort directly at 1-800-654-2924 for reservations. Reference the MUSC Otolaryngology group. One-bedroom villas are $425.00 + tax + 9% resort fee per villa per night. Two-bedroom villas are $575.00 + tax + 9% resort fee per villa per night. The room block will expire May 24, 2026. Reservations received after this date will be filled on a space-and-rate available basis.

*10% discount for any larger villas, private homes or Sanctuary rooms.