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Panel Presentations

Business of Medicine

Women in Private Practice: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

Saturday, October 11, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location: 109-110
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In the evolving landscape of private practice, women face unique challenges that require innovative and sustainable solutions to thrive. This session, Women in Private Practice: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities, will feature panelists sharing real-life obstacles they’ve encountered and the strategies they implemented to overcome them. From navigating leadership roles and managing practice growth to balancing work-life demands, this session provides actionable insights tailored to otolaryngologists in private practice. Attendees will also have the opportunity to present their own challenges to the panel for live discussion, fostering an interactive and supportive environment. This session is designed to empower participants with practical tools, inspiration, and strategies to turn obstacles into stepping stones for personal and professional success.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Analyze real-world challenges faced by women in private practice and the solutions applied to address them.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Implement strategies to overcome professional and personal barriers in private practice settings.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Recognize opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation within the field of otolaryngology.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Women in Otolaryngology often encounter unique challenges in leadership, work-life balance, and practice sustainability. Addressing these issues at the 2025 Annual Meeting will provide relevant strategies for promoting equity, resilience, and success in private practice.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

    Moderator(s)

  • NP

    Nora W. Perkins, MD

    Physician Partner
    Albany ENT & Allergy Services, P.C.
    Albany, NY, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Annette M. Pham, MD

    Partner
    The Centers for Advanced ENT Care, Metro ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Division
    Rockville, MD, United States

    Disclosure(s):

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

  • Dale A. Tylor, MD, MPH

    Otolaryngologist
    Riviera ENT
    Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

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

  • Angela M. Powell, MD

    Founder and Owner
    Plattsburgh Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, PLLC (Plattsburgh ENT)
    Plattsburgh, NY, United States

    Disclosure(s):

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