The Next Frontiers of Surgical Education: Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Surgical Coaching

Monday, October 19, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6

Panelist(s)

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Reema Kirit Padia, MD

Associate Professor
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Moderator(s)

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Lakeisha R. Henry, MD

Associate Partner ENTC/Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Surgery, USUHS
Ear Nose & Throat Consultants of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Panelist(s)

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Jane Lea, MD

Professor
St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, BC Children’s Hospital, United States
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Anuja sharma, PhD

Assistant Professor
University of Utah, United States
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Christy Boscardin, PhD

Professor
Department of Anesthesia and Medicine, UCSF, United States

Disclosure(s):

Reema Kirit Padia, MD:

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

Dr. LaKeisha Henry, the moderator, will introduce the concepts of surgical coaching and review the literature on its importance in surgical fields, especially in otolaryngology.

Dr. Christy Boscardin will discuss how AI can be used to improve medical education in the OR.

Dr. Anuja Sharma will discuss various AI tools, the accessibility of these tools to otolaryngologists unfamiliar with AI, and their practical application in the OR.

Dr. Reema Padia will discuss real-life examples of the use of AI in surgical coaching including the benefits, pitfalls, and learning opportunities.

Dr. Jane Lea will discuss programmatic development for surgical coaching for a department with faculty and trainees.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the concept of surgical coaching and its benefits in otolaryngology and training
List manners in which they can incorporate surgical coaching into their career
Become more comfortable with the idea of surgical coaching for themselves and trainees