17/08/26
aboutus
The Dundee Insitute of Head and Neck Education is a non-profit organisation which focuses on the provision of high quality head and neck education. Our portfolfio includes international conferences, seminars, and intiutive workshops that seek to benefit learners.
Sam Majumdar
Course Director
Ninewells, Dundee, UK
Janani Vaishnavi
Radiology consultant, Dundee
Pradeep Patil
Consultant Upper GI surgeon, Dundee, UK
John Scholey
Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Dundee, UK
Fiona
Speech& Language therapist, Dundee, UK
Anna Loroch
ENT, Dundee, UK
Lets practice
Swallow
Techniques of TNO/TNE
TNO Interventions
Channel endoscopy biopsy
Management of Dysphagia
CPM Dysfunction
How to set up a multidisciplinary TNE/O Intervention Clinic
Diagnostic TNO
Therapeutic interventions (Balloon dilation, Biopsy, Blue laser, tracheoesophageal fistula & valve placement; swallow assessment, Barium swallow and fluoroscopy, tracheoscopy and more.
Designed for hands on too
Programme
17 Aug 2026
09:00
Meet & Greet
09.15-13:00
Hands on Cadaver dissection
13:00
Lunch
Course will cover:
Management of Dysphagia |CPM Dysfunction|How to set up a multidisciplinary TNE/O Intervention Clinic | Diagnostic TNO | Therapeutic interventions (Balloon dilation, Biopsy, Blue laser, tracheoesophageal fistula & valve placement; swallow assessment, Barium swallow and fluoroscopy, tracheoscopy and more.
Start time 10 AM
1. Introduction & Background: Why TNE/O and to set up a service Sam Majumdar
2. Dysphagia: Multidisciplinary management Sam Majumdar
3. How to set up TNO for diagnostic interventions: How do I do it? Amy Campbell
4. TNE procedures: Blue Laser, Biopsies, Balloon, Injections, Valve (Video Clips) Jane Foo
5. Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow Julie Ellis
6. Combined ENT Radiology Fluoroscopy Clinic for Dysphagia (Oropharyngeal) Janani Vaishnavi
7. Transnasal Oesophagoscopy: common pathologies Pradeep Patil
Panel Discussion (All speakers + Lesley Dallas) (Sam, Jai, Pradeep, Janani, Amy, Jane, Jully, Lesley)
Afternoon: Hands on practice of TNE/O and interventions
All talks are 15 minutes max PLEASE stick to time; we will not stop the flow if someone goes to 20 minutes
All talks are focused and instructional to generate maximum interactions & participants involvement
There will be a coffee/tea break after the first 4 talks
Hand on and Lectures
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05
16
DAY
SPEAKERS
PARTICIPANTS
The Venue
Hampton By Hilton
Address
1 Argyllgait Dundee DD1 1PZ United Kingdom
Parking is free for delegates.
The reservations manager has advised using this email address to book rooms for for your stay for any discount.
Reservationsmgr@hamptondundee.com
✈️ Arriving via Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is another major international hub located approximately 90 minutes from Dundee.
By Train
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Take the Airport Express Bus (500) to Glasgow Queen Street Station.
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Board a direct train to Dundee.
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Total Time: ~2 hours.
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Total Fare: £25–£45.
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By Bus
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Take the airport bus to Buchanan Street Bus Station.
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Take a national coach (Citylink or Megabus) to Dundee.
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Total Fare: £10–£25.
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✈️ Direct Flights to Dundee Airport
Dundee has its own regional airport (DND) located just 5 minutes from the city center.
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Loganair operates direct flights from London.
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Note: Availability is seasonal. For more international options, Edinburgh Airport is recommended.
🚆 Rail Connections
Dundee Railway Station is located in the heart of the city, directly across from the V&A Dundee. It offers direct links to:
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Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen.
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England: London (LNER), Newcastle, York, Manchester.
Need a Custom Route?
Use the Google Journey Planner to find the best route from your specific location.
By Taxi / Private Transfer
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Time: 75–90 minutes.
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Fare: £140–£180.
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Tip: If traveling in a group of 3 or more, a private transfer can be a cost-effective and comfortable option.
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Course Fee- Delegates
Scottish Trainees 300£
Others 350£, Observers 100£
10% discount for multiple courses(on this week) booking, Use promotion code dundee group at checkout.
It is no profit educational course, Course fee is used for Cadaver , Hall, Faculty expenses, course dinner, admin and advert
We also support Tayside children charity/Mental health charity
Note: For instant delegate place confirmation use buy ticket/payment(Stripe) below. (Highly recamended)
For registering your interest and reminder for later payment use google registration form.
Ticket/payment(Stripe) instant booking system
(limited to 15 delegates, gets filled quiickly)
Note: For instant place confirmation use buy ticket/payment(Stripe).(Highly Recommended due to limited place)
For registering your interest and reminder for later payment use google interest registration form. If you have bought the ticket and paid , you don't have to fill "google interest registration form".
After registration(google interest registration form below), Your place will be confirmed only after buy tickets/payment. Your place is not gaurenteed until you complete your payment.
Interest registration form(not needed if you got payment tickets)
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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Excellent course format with great number of faculty and time to spend on the procedures
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Well presented course
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Great course
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Excellent course. Enthusiastic and approachable faculty.
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Great hands-on dissection course
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The faculty and organizers were very well prepared. The material was presented in easy to understand manner. The scheduling was impeccable.
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Very good & helpful faculty. Good balance between dissection & lectures (i.e. dissection heavy).
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Good demonstrations and ability to practice hands-on skills
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Truly more hands on time
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Great facility
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Excellent course dinner