From Chatbots to Co-pilots: How Generative AI Is Transforming Otolaryngology Education

Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 518

Moderator(s)

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Alexander Rivero, MD

Associate Professor
Kaiser Permanente Med Group - Northern California
Oakland, CA, United States

Panelist(s)

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Megan L. Durr, MD

Professor
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Brian C. Lobo, MD, ABPM-CI, FARS

Chief Medical Informatics Officer/Assoc Professor
UF Health
Gainesville, FL, United States
Matthew G. Crowson, MD

Assistant Professor
Mass Eye & Ear, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA, United States

Disclosure(s):

Alexander Rivero, MD:

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

Megan L. Durr, MD:

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

Matthew G. Crowson, MD:

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

Attendees will gain practical insight into how generative AI is currently being used in otolaryngology education. Through real-world examples, panelists will demonstrate AI-assisted surgical preparation, personalized learning, research support, and early AI agents, while discussing limitations, ethics, and responsible integration into training programs.

Learning Objectives:

Describe current, real-world applications of generative AI in otolaryngology education, including surgical preparation, clinical reasoning support, and personalized learning.
Evaluate the educational, operational, and financial strengths and limitations of AI-driven educational tools, including evidence on training impact, workflow efficiency, and return on investment, to guide appropriate adoption in training and continuing professional development.
Identify ethical, legal, and practical considerations—such as data privacy, bias, transparency, and cost—when implementing AI-enabled educational solutions in academic and clinical environments.