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International Symposium

International Symposium

The Developing World and Cochlear Implants; How Do We Bring Them Together?

Sunday, October 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Location: 103
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Cochlear implantation (CI) has become more available at centers throughout the world. Establishing and sustaining CI programs in the developing world poses many challenges. Access to CI screening audiology, variability in CI candidacy metrics, surgical approach and follow up as well as CI programming all vary from location to location. It is very important to identify and whenever possible to mitigate potential dilemmas that may impact CI programs. This diverse panel of international experts will discuss and summarize how they approach the CI programs in their specific locations and provide insight into strategies to optimize efficiency leading to successful sustainability of cochlear implantation in the developing world

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: 1) Relate the clinical and socioeconomic challenges in establishing a CI program a variety of economic and healthcare settings

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: 2) Discuss pearls to success in developing a cochlear implant program in the developing world

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: 3) Describe the necessary essentials of implementing long-term, sustainable services

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Presentation format:
Panel discussion with audience polling.

Length requested:
One hour

Audience:
Academic physicians, International physicians, Medical students, Private practitioners, Researchers, Physicians in training.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : Professional practice gap and needs statement:
Patient care and Procedural Skills in low-resourced settings shall be addressed.

    Moderator(s)

  • TI

    Titus S. Ibekwe, MD, FWACS

    Professor of Otorhinolaryngology University of Abuja Nigeria & PhD Audiology student UCT CapeTown
    University of Abuja College of Health Sciences
    Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Carolina Der, MD, PhD

    Technical Officer Ear and Hearing Care Programme
    World Health Organization
    Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Gregory J. Basura, MD, PhD

    Professor
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • JS

    James E. Saunders, MD

    Professor
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Med Ctr
    Lebanon, NH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.