Breakout Sessions

Throughout the three days of the AAES Annual Meeting, we will be offering small group interactive breakout sessions (offered in parallel to the scientific program). Each session has a small fee to attend and will be led by experts in the field. Breakout session will be capped at 50 participants. Sign ups for breakout sessions will open in March 2026, closer to the Annual Meeting.

AI in Endocrine Surgery: Vision, Validation, and Collaboration
Session Lead: Sara Abou Azar, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: The session will review current AI applications and future opportunities in Endocrine Surgery, combining expert lectures, a panel discussion, and a look at clinical and ethical implications.

Building a Strong Multidisciplinary Clinical Program
Session Lead: Rebecca Sippel, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: As Endocrine Surgeons, so much of the care that we provide for our patients occurs outside of the operating room (pre-operative and post-operative phases of care). In this session we will discuss how we have partnered with our nurses, APPs, and colleagues to develop a streamlined multidisciplinary program to care for our patients. 

Highlights of the New ATA Guidelines
Session Lead: Scott Wilhelm, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: This panel will discuss the new/updated ATA guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and thyroid disease. The guidelines are extensive and this session will provide attendees with new "highlights."

Operate or Observe: Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS)
Session Lead: Priya Dedhia, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) represents a diagnostic and therapeutic gray zone. This session reviews current evidence on its metabolic risks and engages participants in debate over the role of surgery versus observation.

Pearls, Logistics, and Best Practices for Adrenalectomy Perioperative Care
Session Lead: C. Corbin Frye, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: To reduce variability in perioperative adrenal care, this roundtable will address best practices on topics such as inpatient vs outpatient surgery, testing for adrenal insufficiency, and medication/steroid management in primary aldosteronism, hypercortisolism, and pheochromocytoma.

Building Bridges: Strategies for Thriving in a New Institutional Environment
Session Lead: Jessica Fazendin, MD
Moderators/Panelists: TBA
Description: Learn practical strategies to build trust, visibility, and partnerships when starting in a new institution. This interactive session helps endocrine surgeons strengthen connections that drive early and long-term success.