Mass Eye and Ear Sialendoscopy Course: Practical Management of Salivary Gland Disorders

Sialendoscopy has transformed the management of salivary gland disorders by enabling minimally invasive, gland-preserving treatment of obstructive disease. This one-day, in-person course provides a practical review of the current role of sialendoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland disorders.

Through focused lectures, expert panel discussions, case-based learning, and live demonstration of office-based sialendoscopy, participants will explore management strategies for salivary stones, ductal stenosis, and complex or recurrent disease. The program also examines complications, outcomes, and management strategies beyond sialendoscopy.

The course concludes with a hands-on lab session where participants will gain practical experience with sialendoscopy instrumentation, duct access, diagnostic and interventional techniques using non-cadaveric models.

Designed for surgeons across experience levels, the course emphasizes practical insights that can be directly applied to clinical practice.

Target audience

This activity is intended for otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, oral surgeons, academic and community-based surgeons, fellows and senior residents in otolaryngology.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Apply sialendoscopy in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning of obstructive salivary gland disorders.
2. 2. Select appropriate endoscopic and combined treatment strategies for salivary stones and stenosis.
3. 3. Develop management strategies for patients with persistent or recurrent symptoms requiring treatment beyond sialendoscopy.
4. 4. Demonstrate familiarity with sialendoscopy instrumentation, key procedural steps, and troubleshooting techniques.

Registration instructions

Registrations cancelled on or before July 3, 2026 will be refunded, less a $65 administrative fee. Registrations cancelled after July 3, 2026 will not be refunded.

Contact mgbcpd@mgb.org if you require assistance in cancelling your online registration.

Additional information

Faculty credentials

Course Director

R. Wais Rahmati, MD, MPH
Director of Sialendoscopy,
Mass Eye and Ear;
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Harvard Medical School

Faculty

Jolie L. Chang, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

David Cognetti, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Henry Hoffman, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
University of Iowa

Arjun Joshi, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Alexandra Kejner, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Medical University of South Carolina

Mark Marzouk, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Christie Morgan, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Henry Ford Health System

Allison Ogden, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Christopher Rassekh, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

William Ryan, MD
Director of Head and Neck Surgery,
Sutter Health – Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Rohan Walvekar, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.
 

Credit Designation Statement

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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