
The 43rd Annual Stroboscopy Performance and Interpretation Course
Monday, October 19th -Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
REGISTER HERE
Questions? elizabeth.tremblay@vumc.org
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- The Vanderbilt Voice Center Laryngeal Videostroboscopy Course is designed as a tutorial for speech-language pathologists and otolaryngologists to cultivate their understanding and performance of the endoscopic laryngeal videostroboscopy exam. Principles of laryngeal function will be discussed, and the diagnostic potential of stroboscopy will be covered in depth. A robust amount of hands-on practice in the clinical performance of both rigid and flexible endoscopy will be provided. Interpretation and analysis of both percptual and stroboscopic parameters will be presented through didactic coursework and applied during practical instruction.
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After participating in this continuing education activity, participants should be able to:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the diagnostic value of the endoscopic laryngeal videostroboscopy exam
• List the components of a clinicially comprehensive laryngeal videostrobscopy exam
• Demonstrate emerging hands-on skill performing both rigid and flexible laryngeal videostrobscopy
• Demonstrate emerging skill in the interpretation of the laryngeal videostroboscopic exam and in the formulation of clinical managment recommendations
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The course will be held at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is located at:
1215 21st Ave. S., Medical Center East, South Tower, Conference Room 8380 A/B (8th Floor) Nashville, TN 37232
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Course registration fees are as follows:
Professional: Early Bird Rate $575 ends July 10, 2026. Regular Rate $615
Student: Early Bird Rate $475 ends July 10, 2026. Regular Rate $515.
Registration is encouraged on or before September 19, 2026. Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before August 31, 2026, to be eligible for a complete refund. There will be a 25% processing fee on all cancellations received in writing after August 31st, 2026. No refunds will be processed if cancellation is received after September 19, 2026. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
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A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for this event at Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt until September 13, 2025, or until the block is full (whichever comes first).
Use the following link to secure a room at a special rate: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bnaeses-91y-51f83f12-fe0e-42c…
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DAY 1: Monday, October 19th
Time Length Item/Topic Speaker/Presentation 7:45 45 min Breakfast and Registration at the Voice Center 8:30 15 min Welcome to the Voice Center, Meet Our Team Jenny Muckala 8:45 30 min Performing Rigid and Flexible Endoscopy Amy Stone 9:15 60 min Interpreting Laryngeal Videostroboscopy Jenny Muckala 10:15 15 min Break 10:30 35 min Perceptual Analysis Lydia Pion 11:05 40 min Evaluation of Pediatric Voice Elizabeth Tremblay, Dr. Lyndy Wilcox 11:45 60 min Working Lunch w/Case Studies Taylor Jones 12:45 15 min Break and move to Voice Center Clinic for Hands-On Strobe Practice 1:00 3 hrs Hands-On Stroboscopy Practice in the Voice Center Rachel Crews, Taylor Jones, Emily Kimball, Jenny Muckala, Lydia Pion, Amy Stone, Elizabeth Tremblay, Emily Wishik 4:00 60 min Adjourn. Wine and Cheese Reception at the Voice Center DAY 2: Tuesday, October 20th
Time Length Item/Topic Speaker/Presentation 8:00 30 min Breakfast 8:30 45 min Physiology to Function through Research Dr. Emily Kimball 9:15 45 min Voice Therapy: From Stroboscopic Exam to Behavioral Intervention Emily Wishik 10:00 15 min Break 10:15 45 min Reimbursement and Legislative Challenges in Endoscopy Dr. Barb Jacobson 11:00 45 min Physical Therapy and the Voice: When Big Takes Over Little Kim Coon, Carrie Tomlinson 11:45 60 min Working lunch: Case Management Panel Dr. Chuck Fletcher, Rachel Crews, Amy Stone 12:45 15 min Break and move to 7th floor 1:00 3 hrs Hands-On Stroboscopy Practice in the Voice Center Rachel Crews, Taylor Jones, Emily Kimball, Jenny Muckala, Lydia Pion, Amy Stone, Elizabeth Tremblay, Emily Wishik 4:00 15 min Wrap-up & Course Evaluations 4:15 Adjourn