PROGRAMME & FACULTY
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PROGRAMME |
1200 – 1300 |
Registration, Lunch & Trade Exhibition |
1300 – 1310 |
WELCOME & OPENING ADDRESS Dr Soma Subramaniam, President, SOHNSS Dr Terry Tan, Hon. Secretary, Chapter of Otorhinolaryngologists, College of Surgeon, Academy of Medicine (Singapore) |
1310 – 1445 |
SESSION 1: GENERAL PAEDIATRIC ENT |
1310 – 1325 |
Orthothondic Treatment for Paediatric OSA Cl A/Prof Mimi Yow, Senior Consultant, National Dental Centre Singapore |
1325 – 1340 |
Minimally Invasive Bone Conduction Implants Dr Chan Ching Yee, Consultant, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore |
1340 – 1355 |
Eustachian Tube Ballooning in Children With Cleft Palate A/Prof Jeyanthi Kulasegarah, Senior Consultant, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia |
1355 – 1410 |
Non-Surgical Correction for New-born Ear Deformities Dr Rosslyn Anicete, Senior Resident Physician, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore |
1410 – 1425 |
Approach to NTM - Is Less Invasive Treatment Less Effective? Dr Lynn Koh, Senior Consultant, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore |
1425 – 1430 |
Questions & Answers |
1430 – 1500 |
Coffee & Tea Break / Trade Exhibition |
1500 – 1600 |
SESSION 2: PAEDIATRIC AIRWAY |
1510 – 1530 |
Updates in Paediatric Airway Dr Shifa Bt Zulkifli, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Malaysia |
1530 – 1545 |
Tonsillotomy vs Tonsillectomy for Sleep Disordered Breathing? A/Prof Henry Tan, Senior Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore |
1550 – 1610 |
Paediatric Intubation Nightmares Asst Prof Annabelle Tay Sok Yan , Senior Consultant, National University Hospital, Singapore |
1610 – 1630 |
Challenging Airway Case Discussion A/Prof Jeyanthi Kulasegarah, A/Prof Henry Tan, Asst Prof Annabelle Tay Sok Yan & Dr Shifa Bt Zulkifli |
1630 – 1730 |
RESIDENTS’ RESEARCH FORUM |
1630 – 1640 |
Correlation Between Hematological Parameters and Psychological Factors in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Patients Dr Vinota Paniselvam, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia |
1640 – 1650 |
Global Prevalence of Dual Sensory Impairment and Its Attributable Risk with Cognitive Decline: A Meta-Analysis and Global Projection Analysis to 2050 Mr Brian Yeo, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
1650 – 1700 |
The Efficacy of Elonide Nasal Corticosteroids in Managing Allergic Rhinitis Dr Hardip Singh Gendeh, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia |
1700 – 1710 |
Gene Expression Profiling of Epstein-Barr Virus Associated Smooth Muscle Tumours Dr Harold Chan, National University Hospital, Singapore |
1710 – 1720 |
Gustatory Alteration In Patients With Chronic Otitis Media Dr Ooi Kar Mun, University Malaya, Malaysia |
1720 – 1730 |
Cost-benefit Analysis of Utilising Cone-beam Computed Tomography Paranasal Sinus and Temporal Bone in a Singapore Public Healthcare Institution Dr Kelvin Lim, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore |
1730 – 1740 |
RESIDENTS’ RESEARCH FORUM PRIZE PRESENTATION |
1740 |
End of ASM |
Please note that the programme is correct at time of update and is subject to change without prior notice. Updated as of 11-May-23
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Dr Rosslyn Anicete
Senior Staff Registrar KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore |
Finished my residency training in the Philippine General Hospital. I have been working for KKH ENT department for 14 years. On top of my daily clinical duties as a senior staff registrar, I currently spearhead the ear well service of the department.
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Dr Chan Ching Yee
Consultant KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore |
Dr Chan Ching Yee is a fellowship trained pediatric otolaryngologist. She is a consultant with the Department of Otolaryngology, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and is active in clinical, administrative, teaching and research activities. She received the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2019 for her contribution to residency education and the William Potsic Basic Science award at the 2023 American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) meeting. Her fields of interest are pediatric otology, with a particular interest in middle ear disease, hearing and hearing rehabilitation. She also dabbles in pediatric airway and sialorrhea work and is particularly passionate about congenital CMV and screening.
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Dr Lynn Koh
Senior Consultant KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore |
Dr Lynn Koh is a senior consultant at the Department of ENT, KK Women's and Children's Hospital and adjunct instructor with NUS-Duke Postgraduate Medical School.
Dr Koh received her medical degree from the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2006 and completed her Masters of Medicine in ENT in 2011. After her specialist training, Dr Koh was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowship to pursue further training in paediatric ENT at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
Her subspeciality interests are in paediatric airway conditions and snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Dr Koh received her medical degree from the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2006 and completed her Masters of Medicine in ENT in 2011. After her specialist training, Dr Koh was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowship to pursue further training in paediatric ENT at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
Her subspeciality interests are in paediatric airway conditions and snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in children.
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A/Prof Jeyanthi Kulasegarah
Senior Consultant Head of Visibility, Information & Communication Unit Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Malaysia |
Associate Prof. Dr. Jeyanthi Kulasegarah is a Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery with a particular interest in Otology and Implantation and Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology. She completed her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in 2001, and successfully obtained the FRCS in 2015. Upon completing ENT training in Ireland, Associate Prof. Dr. Jeyanthi traveled to Birmingham, United Kingdom, to complete a year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. Subsequently she traveled to Auckland, New Zealand, for a second fellowship in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology. She joined Universiti Malaya in December 2017 and she plays a role as a clinical and non-clinical research supervisor for undergraduate, postgraduate master students and PhD students.
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A/Prof Henry Tan
Senior Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist KK Women's & Children's Hospital Singapore |
A/Prof Henry Tan is currently a Senior Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist at KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, with a keen interest in pediatric otorhinolaryngology and complex airway management. He is also the main implant surgeon in KKH for cochlear implant and brain stem implant (in collaboration with neuro surgeon).
He graduated from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia with a Bachelor in Medicine in 1981.
Assoc Prof Tan has exceptional contributions to clinical work that has impact on safety and quality of patient care. He has also demonstrated leadership in his field of specialty and actively engages in training junior staff and peers in the area of service excellence.
He graduated from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia with a Bachelor in Medicine in 1981.
Assoc Prof Tan has exceptional contributions to clinical work that has impact on safety and quality of patient care. He has also demonstrated leadership in his field of specialty and actively engages in training junior staff and peers in the area of service excellence.
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Asst Prof Annabelle Tay Sok Yan
Senior Consultant National University Hospital Singapore |
Dr Sok Yan Tay, Annabelle graduated with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2007. As a medical student, she was awarded the Jane Prize in Paediatrics in 2006. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology and was accredited as a Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) in 2014.
Dr Tay completed her USMLE exams (Step 1 to Step 3) and received ECFMG certification in 2015. She was awarded an Academic Medicine Development Award (AMDA) in 2015 for a Paediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and spent a year (2016-2017) in the renowned Texas Children’s Hospital in the United States of America as a clinical fellow in their American ENT Board Accredited Paediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program. She has done an observership in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
She is trained in both routine and complex surgical procedures specializing in paediatric airway reconstruction surgery for children with congenital and acquired airway stenosis. Her other interest is in paediatric sleep apnea. Dr Tay enjoys teaching and has mentored multiple medical students and residents. She has published consistently in peer-reviewed scientific journals and had presented her research in both regional and international meetings. She is very interested in improving pediatric trachy care and tonsillectomy care in the hospital and community in Singapore and in the region.
Dr Tay completed her USMLE exams (Step 1 to Step 3) and received ECFMG certification in 2015. She was awarded an Academic Medicine Development Award (AMDA) in 2015 for a Paediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and spent a year (2016-2017) in the renowned Texas Children’s Hospital in the United States of America as a clinical fellow in their American ENT Board Accredited Paediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program. She has done an observership in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
She is trained in both routine and complex surgical procedures specializing in paediatric airway reconstruction surgery for children with congenital and acquired airway stenosis. Her other interest is in paediatric sleep apnea. Dr Tay enjoys teaching and has mentored multiple medical students and residents. She has published consistently in peer-reviewed scientific journals and had presented her research in both regional and international meetings. She is very interested in improving pediatric trachy care and tonsillectomy care in the hospital and community in Singapore and in the region.
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Cl A/Prof Mimi Yow
Senior Consultant National Dental Centre Singapore Singapore |
Dr Mimi Yow is a senior consultant in orthodontics at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Oral Health Academic Medical Centre based in the National Dental Centre Singapore, and also at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Sleep Centre.
She was the recipient of the NDCS STAR award in 2007 and the SingHealth award for Outstanding NDCS Clinician in 2011. She actively participates in multidisciplinary team management of orthodontic, orthognathic, and cleft and craniofacial anomalies with malocclusions and sleep apnoea. She led the Dentofacial Deformity Programme and Dentofacial Steering Committee from 1999 to 2007 and is the current Head of the Cleft and Craniofacial Programme in the National Dental Centre of Singapore.
Dr Yow is Associate Director of the Orthodontic Residency Training Programme, National University of Singapore and Adjunct Associate Professor at the Duke-NUS Medical School. Dr Yow has taught dental undergraduates, and dental and medical residents as part-time faculty. She has lectured on the management of dentofacial, cleft and craniofacial deformities and sleep-disordered breathing in Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom and Scandinavia.
Her research interests are in dentofacial deformities, cleft anomalies and sleep-disordered breathing.
She was the recipient of the NDCS STAR award in 2007 and the SingHealth award for Outstanding NDCS Clinician in 2011. She actively participates in multidisciplinary team management of orthodontic, orthognathic, and cleft and craniofacial anomalies with malocclusions and sleep apnoea. She led the Dentofacial Deformity Programme and Dentofacial Steering Committee from 1999 to 2007 and is the current Head of the Cleft and Craniofacial Programme in the National Dental Centre of Singapore.
Dr Yow is Associate Director of the Orthodontic Residency Training Programme, National University of Singapore and Adjunct Associate Professor at the Duke-NUS Medical School. Dr Yow has taught dental undergraduates, and dental and medical residents as part-time faculty. She has lectured on the management of dentofacial, cleft and craniofacial deformities and sleep-disordered breathing in Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom and Scandinavia.
Her research interests are in dentofacial deformities, cleft anomalies and sleep-disordered breathing.
