Are you interested in learning basic ENT diagnostics and treatments? In this episode of BackTable ENT, the hosts welcome Dr. Jeffrey LaCour who discusses how he created Compassio Medical Education, an ENT educational platform for advanced practice providers. Dr. LaCour, an otolaryngologist from Hammond, Louisiana, elaborates on his efforts to educate primary care specialists and advanced practice providers through online courses and live webinars.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. LaCour describes the structure and impact of his ENT courses, which include dynamic content on ear, nose, and throat diagnostics. Dr. LaCour also highlights the importance of proper ear diagnostics to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage and shares insights into both the challenges and successes of running an educational startup. Finally, Dr. LaCour details his vision for expanding this educational model to other medical specialties.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

03:31 - Developing ENT Courses for APPs

05:25 - Addressing Common ENT Issues

07:10 - Live Webinars and Continuous Learning

12:10 - Building a Supportive Learning Community

16:48 - Teaching Surgical Decision Making

19:03 - Hands-On Courses and Training

22:51 - Subscription Models and Membership

24:56 - Tailoring Curriculum for New Hires

28:42 - Expanding to Other Specialties

34:37 - Conclusion and Contact Information

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RESOURCES

Jeffrey LaCour Profile

https://www.northoaks.org/find-a-provider/jeffrey-b-lacour-md/

Compassio Medical

https://www.compassiomedical.com/

BackTable+ for ENT

https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent

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