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Dr. Ashli O’Rourke, MD is a Laryngologist and Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she serves as Director of Laryngology and holds the Mark and Evelyn Trammell Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. A leader in the field of swallowing, airway and voice disorders, she specializes in high-resolution pharyngeal manometry and innovative treatments for dysphagia. Dr. O’Rourke’s unique career path includes prior experience as a clinical speech-language pathologist, which informs her patient-centered and interdisciplinary approach to care. She holds prominent leadership positions, including Treasurer and Executive Council Member of the Dysphagia Research Society, Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and Board Member of the Alliance for Airway, Voice, and Swallowing Education, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Fall Voice Conference. An accomplished researcher, Dr. O’Rourke has authored numerous publications and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. She is dedicated to advancing the field through innovations in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions for upper aerodigestive tract disorders. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to improving patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists and interdisciplinary clinicians. Disclosure: Dr. O'Rourke will receive financial support from Patheous for presenting this content.