Explorers Course 2027
Course Faculty
Invited Speakers
Nausheen Jamal, MD, MBA
Nausheen Jamal, MD, MBA, is a Professor and the Harry Carothers Wiess Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Laryngology at the University of California, Los Angeles. A fellowship-trained laryngologist, Dr. Jamal specializes in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders, providing expert care to patients with complex laryngeal conditions. In addition to her clinical expertise, she has been deeply involved in graduate medical education (GME), having served in multiple leadership roles, including residency program director, Associate Dean for GME, and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to the ACGME and NRMP. She is passionate about mentoring learners and fostering professional development, particularly through her work with the Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Leadership Development & Mentorship Committee. Dr. Jamal is also a prominent voice in national otolaryngology forums, frequently contributing to discussions on laryngology, leadership, psychological safety in healthcare, and medical education.
Barbara Ebersole, MA, CCC-SLP
Barbara Ebersole, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Associate Director for Speech Pathology & Audiology in the Head and Neck Service Line at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She is a third-year PhD student at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Ms. Ebersole’s clinical practice spans more than 20 years, and her research interests focus on laryngeal functioning, voice, and head and neck cancer. She has authored multiple book chapters, is an invited speaker locally and nationally, and has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Head & Neck, the Journal of Voice, Dysphagia, and Oral Oncology. Prior to her career in speech pathology, Ms. Ebersole studied acting and voice with renowned vocal coach Kristin Linklater, which sparked a lifelong curiosity about voice production and the voice as our most sensitive instrument of expression.
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- Fellow Member $1,100
- Associate Member $1,225
- International Member $1,225
- NP/PA Member $1,225
- Allied Health Member $1,225
- Resident Member $600
- Non-Member Physician $3,000
- Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA $3,000
- Non-member Resident $850
- Industry Representative $3,000
To help support our member community and engagement, we are offering a “bring a colleague” program for Fellows who want to bring a colleague to the Explorers Course 2027. Your colleague can be a peer ENT, friend from med school, your APP, or your physician spouse. For more information please contact KChenal@aaoallergy.org. This offer is valid for in-person attendees only.
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Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds (less a 20% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to December 7, 2026.
Cancellations received after December 7, 2026 are non-refundable.
If you have a disability or require assistance during the course, contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or meetings@aaoallergy.org.