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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #208

ENT Education for APPs & Other Healthcare Partners

with Dr. Jeffrey LaCour

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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ENT Education for APPs & Other Healthcare Partners with Dr. Jeffrey LaCour on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Ep 208 ENT Education for APPs & Other Healthcare Partners with Dr. Jeffrey LaCour
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, January 28). Ep. 208 – ENT Education for APPs & Other Healthcare Partners [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ashley Agan on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Jeffrey LaCour on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Jeffrey LaCour is an otolaryngologist in New Orleans, Lousiana.

Dr. Gopi Shah on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Synopsis

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.

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

Resources

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

Compassio Medical
https://www.compassiomedical.com/

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