A press conference was held at the University Clinical Center Tuzla to announce the 29th Tuzla ENT School. This year’s theme is “Audiology and Phoniatrics Today” and the event is organized by the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery in collaboration with the Association of Tracheotomized Persons Tuzla.
Prim. Dr. Nedžad Salkić, Head of the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery, emphasized the importance of such educational gatherings for both medical professionals and patients.
“Organizing events like the Tuzla ENT School is of exceptional importance for our profession. It provides an opportunity to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation with colleagues from across Europe. We remain committed to advancing education and subspecialization, and, together with ongoing investments in modern equipment and improved working conditions, we aim to further elevate the standard of otolaryngology in Tuzla,” said Dr. Salkić.
President of the Organizing Committee of the ENT School, Prof. Dr. Fuad Brkić, announced that the two-day seminar will feature invited lectures by distinguished professors and physicians from Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Italy, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“The Tuzla ENT School has established itself as a center of continuous education for medical professionals in the field of otolaryngology. This year’s symposium will include two main sessions, featuring ten expert lectures followed by a panel discussion. On the first day, we have also planned a dedicated workshop for patients who have undergone total laryngectomy,” said Prof. Dr. Brkić.
He emphasized that the presence of internationally recognized experts will enrich the scientific program and foster meaningful exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices in otolaryngology.
A co-organizer of this year’s ENT School is the Association of Tracheotomized Persons Tuzla. The president of the Association, Dr. Lejla Tokić, a specialist in otorhinolaryngology, announced a workshop that will be held as part of the ENT School, titled “Physiotherapy After Total Laryngectomy.”
The workshop is intended for patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy due to laryngeal cancer and now live with a permanent tracheostomy.
“Following total laryngectomy, patients are left without their primary voice-producing organ, and it is essential to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible. Individuals who lose their ability to speak often withdraw socially, stop communicating, and face emotional isolation. The mission of our Association is to support these patients in reintegrating into everyday life. We teach them that living with a tracheostomy does not mean the end of an active life, they can still engage socially, and even swim and sing,” said Dr. Tokić.
