Stanford/Langmore FEES Course 2026

An advanced FEES course to provide information on the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders using endoscopy.

About this Event


Stanford/Langmore FEES Course 2026

• Day One: Friday, January 23, 1:50-7:00pm, Lecture
• Day Two: Saturday, January 24, 8:00 - 12:00, Hands-On Lab
• Day Two: Saturday, January 24, 1:30 - 6:30pm, Lecture

Stanford University
Department of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
Division of Laryngology
Stanford, CA

Sponsored by: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Division of Laryngology

Guest Faculty:

• Susan Langmore, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
• Patricia Cavanagh, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S (VA San Francisco)
• Marissa McRay, MA, CCC-SLP (UC Davis Health System)

Faculty:

• Edward J. Damrose, MD, FACS
• Ted Mau, MD, PhD, FACS
• Kwang Sung, MD
• Beth DiRenzo, PhD, CCC-SLP
• Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
• Theresa Yao, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
• Abdullah AlDaihani, MD
• Brian Nuyen, MD
• Nancy Jiang, MD
• Adam Fry, MM, MS, CCC-SLP
• Randi Thomas, MA, CCC-SLP
• Betsy Stickels, MS, CCC-SLP

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Registration:

Registration must be completed by January 16, 2026.
NO refund will be given after this date.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Registration, less 20% administrative charge, is refundable if written cancellation is received up to one week (7 days) prior to the conference (1/16/26).
We reserve the right to cancel or change the program for due cause. Event cancellation by Stanford will result in a full refund of registration.
Sorry, we cannot accommodate on-site registration with this type of format.
Registration is limited. Hands-on lab is limited to 50 registrants and will include registration to in-person lectures. In-person lectures are limited to 100 registrants. Virtual registration has no limit.
A waitlist will be started if the course sells out. Please contact Ann Kearney at YW5ua2Vhcm5leSB8IHN0YW5mb3JkICEgZWR1 if interested.

Registration Options / Cost / ASHA CEUs:

In Person:

• In Person - Two Days – Fri/Sat Lecture + Lab $575.00 1.35 ASHA CEUs
• In Person - Two Days - Fri/Sat Lecture $425.00 for 0.95 ASHA CEUs
• Hands-on lab is only for licensed SLPs registered for in person lectures.

Virtual:

• Virtual, Live Only, No Recording - All Lectures – Fri/Sat $350.00 .95 ASHA CEUs
• Virtual lectures are open to graduate students and CFs.
• Please note if you are registering to attend virtually, you must not use a .gov email to access Zoom lectures. We recommend using your personal email to register

Additional concerns/comments and or special needs or requests: Please contact Ann Kearney at YW5ua2Vhcm5leSB8IHN0YW5mb3JkICEgZWR1


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CAM Building, 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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ENT Clinic, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063

General Information - Stanford/Langmore FEES Course:

Stanford's Division of Laryngology is thrilled to partner with Langmore FEES, LCC faculty to provide this advanced course on optimizing evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders using endoscopy. Faculty members of Langmore FEES, LLC represent clinicians, teachers, and researchers extensively trained by Dr. Susan Langmore, developer of the FEES procedure. These expert leaders in the field of swallowing evaluation and treatment are joined by providers in Stanford Medical’s Division of Laryngology including 5 fellowship trained laryngologists and 5 voice and swallow specialized SLPs.

This course offers multiple ways of learning with didactic lectures as well as a “hands-on” lab to learn ways of optimizing use of endoscopy for FEES evaluation and treatment of swallow disorders. Participants in the hands-on lab should expect to get several passes signed off by both Stanford laryngologists and SLPs in accordance with CA guidelines. We do NOT guarantee a minimal number of passes. The number of passes can depend on skill, experience, and comfort level. To participate in the hands-on portion, you will be asked to volunteer to be scoped. The lecture portions of the course consist of lectures, digital imaging, discussion and live demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear our impressive faculty.

As a result of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe 2 potential outcomes of using more than recommended amount of Lidocaine (Kearney).
2. Explain why “manual” light setting is important when doing a FEES exam (Kearney, McRay, Cavanagh).
3. Explain the difference between a MBS study and a FEES exam (McRay, Cavanagh).
4. Describe the “laryngeal rim” and its importance for interpretation of the FEES exam (Kearney, Cavanagh).
5. Describe the challenges Pediatric SLPs face with training (Thomas).


This program/course meets the qualifications for ASHA CEUs and continuing professional development credit for speech-language pathologist as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Stanford’s SLPAB Provider number is PDP-332.

To receive ASHA CEUs, participants will need to complete the following:

1. Course evaluation.

2. Self-assessment of learning

3. Verification of participation.

A LINK WILL BE SENT AFTER THE COURSE AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 9 , 2026






Hotels:
For hotel accommodations within the Palo Alto Area area please see: https://www.destinationpaloalto.com/lodging
The closest hotels to Stanford Campus are:

• Sheraton
• Westin
• Clement
• Stanford Terrace

All listed accommodations are within a short walk of restaurants or other essential needs. The accommodations are within a five to ten minute drive of the Stanford main campus.

Conference Location:
Day 1 (1/23/2026):

• Center for Academic Medicine, (CAM) Building, 453 Quarry Road, Grand Rounds Room, Room 125, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Day 2 AM (1/24/2026): (Hand-On Lab, 50 Participates Only)

• ENT Clinic, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94036

Day 2 PM (1/24/2026):

• Center for Academic Medicine, (CAM) Building, 453 Quarry Road, Grand Rounds Room, Room 125, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Parking will be available at the Event

• The parking link will be given prior to the Event

DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS:


PRESENTER -- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES -- NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

AlDaihani, Abdullah

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center

Cavanagh, Patricia

• Salary for employment at the VA of San Francisco
• Consultant for Langmore, LLC American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Board Member)

Damrose, Edward

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center
• Advisory Board for Spiro Robotics
• Advisory Board for Olympus
• Advisory Board for Galen Robotics
• Advisory Board for Verily None

DiRenzo, Elizabeth

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center-- None

Fry, Adam

• Salary for employment at Stanford Medical Center -- None

Jiang, Nancy

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center

Kearney, Ann

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center
• International Advisory Board for Atos Medical
• Consultant for Langmore, LLC
• Consultant for Guidepoint -- None

Langmore, Susan

• Langmore, LLC
• NIH Grant funding Professor Emeritus, Boston Medical Center

Mau, Ted

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center
• Consultant for Inovio Pharmaceuticals

McRay, Marissa

• Salary for employment at UC Davis Health System

Nuyen, Brian

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center -- None

Stickels, Betsy

• Salary for employment at Stanford Medical Center-- None

Sung, Kwang

• Salary for employment at Stanford University and Stanford Medical Center -- None

Thomas, Randi

• Salary for employment at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital

Yao, Theresa

• Salary for employment at Stanford Medical Center

Agenda Day 1


🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Day 1: Essentials
Host: Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Day 1: FEES History/Growth/Future
Host: Marissa McRay, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Day 1: Normal Anatomy
Host: Patricia Cavanagh, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Day 1: Break

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Day 1: When to Refer to ENT
Host: Abdullah AlDahani, MD

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Day 1: Protocols & Scoring
Host: Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Scoping Skills and Panel
Host: Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Agenda Day 2


🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Day 2: Arrive for Hands-On Lab

Info: Please arrive early if you are registered for the hands-on portion of the lab. We will begin right at 8am. Hands on lab location: 450 Broadway St Pavillion B, 2nd Floor, Redwood City

🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 2: Hands-On Lab - 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 2nd Fl., Redwood City

Info: The "hands-on" session the morning of Day 2, held at the 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 2nd Fl., Redwood City, CA 9 4063. The ENT Clinic is designed to give speech-language pathologists the opportunity to participate in techniques to optimize the instructional examination. The hands-on portion of the course will include MDs and expert SLPs. To participate in the hands-on portion, you will be asked to volunteer to be scoped.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Day 2: LUNCH Provided (for Hands-On participants)

Info: Lunch for participants of the Hands-On Lab is provided

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Day 2: Panel/Debrief Hands-On Lab - Optional

Info: Return to CAM building- 453 Quarry Road, Grand Rounds Room, Room 125, Palo Alto, CA 94304 for the remainder of the afternoon.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Day 2: Treatment
Host: Patricia Cavanagh, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Info: If you haven't already, return to CAM building- 453 Quarry Road, Grand Rounds Room, Room 125, Palo Alto, CA 94304 for the remainder of the afternoon.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Day 2: Indications/Safety/Documentation
Host: Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Implementation and Mentoring
Host: Marissa McRay, MS, CCC-SLP, BSC-S

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Day 2: Break

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Day 2: Pediatric FEES Update
Host: Randi Thomas, MA, CCC-SLP

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Day 2: Scoring Practice
Host: Trish Cavanagh, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Day 2: Questions and Final Panel

Info: Panel will include: - Trish Cavanagh, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, - Ann Kearney, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Marissa McRay, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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