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Grand Rounds on Genetics and Syndromes (.2 CEUs)

Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT  
Host: American Academy of Audiology
By: Kelly Dodson, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, VCU Department of Otolaryngology

CEUs: .2

Who Should Attend: Audiologists, especially pediatric audiologists, ENTs, other healthcare providers, students, and individuals interested in genetic and syndromic conditions

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Program Focus: Knowledge

Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion, each participant in the eAudiology Web seminar will be able to:

  • List the benefits and drawbacks of whole genome/exome testing compared to disease-targeting testing.
  • Describe how genetic and molecular testing can assist in the identification and management/referral process for the most common genetic causes of hearing loss.
  • Explain how genetic testing can predict the onset of syndromic features.
  • Identify the genetic basis of hearing loss, describe the most common genetic causes and the associated workup
  • List the audiometric configurations that are present with enlarged vestibular aqueducts (EVA)
  • List symptoms that are present with Pendred's syndrome
  • Define the "3rd window" hypothesis for improvement in bone conduction thresholds in EVA

Description:
In the first-ever eAudiology Grand Rounds on genetics and syndrome, four experts will present cases on the most common causes of genetic hearing loss, genetic testing, syndromes and syndromic features, as well as management for these conditions.

Presenter

Kelly Dodson
Kelly Dodson

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, VCU Department of Otolaryngology

Kelley Dodson, MD completed her undergraduate studies at University of Virginia, followed by Medical School at George Washington University. After completing her five year Otolaryngology Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Dr. Dodson joined the faculty of Department of Otolaryngology at VCU , where she currently an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Residency Program Director. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric otolaryngology, congenital and hereditary hearing loss, vestibular disorders, tinnitus, and pediatric sinusitis. Dr. Dodson has published scientific reports and articles on pediatric and genetic hearing loss, risk factors associated with unilateral and bilateral hearing loss, and nonsyndromic mitochondrial deafness.


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