The Institute currently sponsors two major physician education programs. Additional programs will be announced as the Institute grows.
Portland Diagnostic Laryngology Workshop 2026
Featured Event — Open for Registration
An intensive two-day, mentorship-driven workshop dedicated to the art and science of diagnostic laryngology. Participants gain hands-on experience in high-definition laryngoscopy, stroboscopy, office anesthesia, laryngeal EMG, auditory diagnosis, and neurolaryngology — guided by expert international faculty in small-group settings with live patients.
Workshop Highlights
High-Definition Laryngoscopy
Hands-on instruction in low-technology, high-definition endoscopic technique
Office Anesthesia & In-Office Procedures
Anesthetize the larynx — a new world of visibility and intervention opens
Auditory Diagnosis
Train your ear to hear voice disorders and guide stroboscopy
Laryngeal EMG
Integrating electromyography with visual laryngoscopy for neurolaryngology
Faculty
James P. Thomas, M.D.
Course Director
High-Definition Laryngoscopy · Diagnostic Frameworks
Gerhard Förster
Guest Faculty
Laryngeal EMG · EMG vs. Laryngoscopy
Fermin Zubiaur, M.D.
Guest Faculty · Clínica de la Voz
Office Anesthesia Techniques
Guillermo Campos, M.D.
Guest Faculty · inslar.com
Ultra High Resolution Rigid Endoscopy
Sarah Maines
Voice Teacher · The Maine Studio
The Singing Voice Specialist Perspective
For full schedule, registration details, venue information, and CME accreditation status, visit the workshop page at voicedoctorinstitute.org or contact institute@voicedoctorinstitute.org.
5th IATVS International Congress — 2027
International Congress — Coming 2027
The 5th International Congress of the International Association of Transgender Voice Surgeons (IATVS) will bring together otolaryngologists, voice surgeons, phonosurgeons, and speech-language pathologists from around the world to advance the science and practice of transgender voice surgery and voice medicine. The Congress will include plenary sessions, workshops, case presentations, and a post-congress excursion to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.
Registration information will be announced in 2026. For advance inquiries, contact institute@voicedoctorinstitute.org.