Dr Kevin Nguyen (MBBS, B.Med.Sci, PGrad Dip Surg Anat, FRACS-OHNS) is an Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon who provides treatment for patients with general Ear, Nose and Throat conditions. In addition, he has sub-speciality interest and fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology, Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery, Microvascular Free Flap & Reconstructive surgery for the head and neck region. Kevin has a strong in interest in education and training and regularly provides teaching sessions for our medical students, junior medical staff, advanced ENT surgical trainees, GPs and nursing staff alike. He currently holds positions at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Eastern Health. Additionally, he has a private practice with his team: VIC ENT HUB in East Melbourne, Moonee Ponds and Knox. The aim of this presentation is to provide an update on ENT conditions in our adult population, with the hope to shed light on frequent misconceptions encountered in everyday practice.

Associate Professor Elaine Chong MBBS MEpi PhD Melb, FAMS, FRANZCO (K.G.Howsam medal) is a cataract, corneal & refractive surgeon and medical retinal specialist. Elaine is the Head of Ophthalmology at Royal Melbourne Hospital and also works at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital in both the corneal and medical retinal units. Prior to these positions, Elaine underwent double subspecialty fellowship training, first in medical retina and later in corneal and refractive surgery. Elaine sits on the Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology journal editorial board, and various RANZCO college committees. Elaine holds a PhD and Masters of Epidemiology from the University of Melbourne. Elaine has received various international awards for her work in corneal & retinal research, with her peer-reviewed work featured and published internationally. Elaine consults privately at IRIS Surgery in Glen Iris, and in South East Melbourne.