# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: As part of National Dysphagia Awareness Month, this engaging intermediate course is designed for (SLPs), (MDs), and nurses.About this EventWelcome to the Dyphagia Awareness Symposium!June is National Dysphagia Awareness month. Swallowing difficulties can occur to people of all ages and impacts one in twenty-five Americans annually. Dysphagia has the potential to dramatically impact the health and well-being of patients and their caregivers. Join the Stanford Department of Otolaryngology in an evening of lectures and discussion about swallowing and swallowing disorders. Our speakers will address aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia across the lifespan.This course is an intermediate course designed to provide foundational information in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia. Intended audience includes SLPs, MDs, Nurses and other interested health care providers.Please join us in person, or virtually for this free educational event from 5:30pm-8 pm on June 3,2026. Please join us at 5:00 for light snacks and networking.For IN-PERSON participants only: CEU credits will be available for this free event. Participants will sign in upon arrival. The code to complete forms for CEUs will be given out at the end of the symposium. No partial credit will be given. Program evaluation must be completed by 6/17/26 for CEUS and Certificate of Completions. For ASHA CEUs, each participant must complete the course evaluation and post-course learning survey.NO CEUs or certificates will be offered for virtual attendees.This course will be a live event with an online synchronous viewing option. Graduate students and CFs are welcome to join but should not apply for ASHA CEUs.Deadline for in-person registration: Wednesday, MAY 29, 2026While this event is free, we encourage you to make a donation to the Stanford Team who are participating in the Dysphagia Research Society's Dash for Dysphagia.RegistrationRegistration must be completed by May 29, 2026.Registration is limited. Registration will close if room capacity is reached. Limit is 60.Virtual Registration Link (NO CEUs or certificates will be offered for virtual attendees)https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FZFT2AUHTXSSTHBTlk84YQAdditional concerns/comments and or special needs or requests: Please contact Heather Starmer hstarmer@stanford.edu.All complaints and concerns should be in writing and sent to Heather Starmer hstarmer@stanford.eduAs a result of this course, the participant will be able to:Describe ways in which dysphagia may impact patients and caregivers.Discuss surgical options offered by otolaryngologists and gastroenterologists to manage dysphagia.Explain current state legislation around dysphagia evaluation.In order to receive ASHA CEUs, you will be required to complete a course evaluation and verify participation hours as assigned in the course agenda. There will be signing in and signing out requirements.COURSE EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING / CHECK INTHE EVALUATION IS REQUIRED FOR CEUs. The code to complete forms for CEUs will be given out at the end of the symposium.To serve you better in the future, we would appreciate it if you would give us constructive feedback in the event survey.Speaker Disclosure of Relevant Relationships:Heather Starmer: Employee of Stanford UniversityTheresa Yao: Employee of Stanford Healthcare; Co-founder of the Bay Area Swallowing Support GroupLisa Evangelista: Employee of UC DavisJohn Clarke: Employee of Stanford UniversityMaggie Kuhn: Employee of UC DavisClaire Hettinger: Employee of Sutter Health Care; Co-founder of the Bay Area Swallowing Support GroupAlyssa Smith: Employee of Stanford UniversityDavid Despotakis: Employee of Stanford HealthcareWendy La: Employee of Stanford HealthcareHeather Nilsson: Employee of Stanford HealthcarePatient panel: nonePRESENTER -- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES -- NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURESDifficulties can occur to people of all ages and impacts one in twenty-five Americans annually. Dysphagia has the potential to dramatically impact the health and well-being of patients and their caregivers. Join the Stanford Department of Otolaryngology in an evening of lectures and discussion about swallowing and swallowing disorders. Our speakers will address aspects of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia across the lifespan. Intended audiences SLPs, MDs, Nurses.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PMIntroduction to dysphagia awareness month Host: Heather Starmer PhD, CCC-SLP; BCS-S🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PMAspiration: “Disordered swallowing or a normal variance?Host: Lisa Evangelista CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PMTesting the esophagus: An evidence-based guide to esophageal dysphagia workupHost: John Clarke, MD🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:40 PMThey truly are hard to swallow: a look into pill dysphagiaHost: Maggie Kuhn, MD🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PMBuilding a Dysphagia Support CommunityHost: Theresa Yao SLPD, CCC-SLP🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PMLaryngeal clefts: Diagnostic and management strategies Host: Alyssa Smith, MD🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:40 PMDysphagia management in post liver transplant patients Host: David Despotakis CCC-SLP 🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PMStories of challenges and resilienceInfo: "The lived experience of patients with dysphagia and their caregivers" - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stanford/dyphagia-awareness-symposium-2026/100001987414603579 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, health-wellness, virtual, webinar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stanford - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center - **lat**: 37.4318102 - **long**: -122.175758 - **full address**: Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7fda8033083da0526247ecbb2e812de781af2a05edb27ea56c92e16f1cd81ac7-rimg-w1200-h1136-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776396225 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 being held? - **A:** Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026? - **A:** Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 is organized by Mario Gaspar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dyphagia Awareness Symposium 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stanford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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