Temporal Bone Dissection
and Otology Update

Masters of Otolaryngology Symposium

February 10-11, 2012

Presented By
Medical College of Georgia at
Georgia Health Sciences University
Division of Continuing Education
At
Dean C. Elliott Temporal Bone Laboratory
and GHSU Auditoria Center
Augusta, Georgia 

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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
This course on temporal bone surgery includes dynamic lectures from nationally and internationally recognized otologists and otolaryngologists and features a hands-on
cadaver dissection laboratory. Participants will learn the latest information on research and surgical techniques to treat temporal bone disorders.

PURPOSE
This anatomical and surgical refresher course will enable otologists and otolaryngologists to review temporal bone surgical procedures on cadavers under the instruction of nationally recognized otologists.

OBJECTIVES
This course should enable participants to:
• Outline practical approaches in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders in children, adults and the elderly.
• Review the medical management of hearing loss with ossiculoplasty, aural rehabilitation and amplification, and implantable hearing devices.
• Select appropriate surgical approaches to manage chronic ear disease,cholesteatoma and alterations in hearing function.
• Review current evaluations and treatment of neurotologic disorders such as epidermoids, glomus and schwannomas.
• Evaluate new treatment options for hearing restoration.

TARGETED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for practicing otolaryngologists, otologists, audiologists, hearing and balance researchers, and general practitioners with an interest in hearing and balance dysfunction.

ACCREDITATION
The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

LOCATION
All sessions will be held on the Georgia Health Sciences University campus. Lectures will take place in the GHSU Auditoria Center. Temporal bone labs will take place in the Dean C. Elliott Temporal Bone Laboratory.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, February 10, 2012 ( 7 a.m.–6 p.m.)
7:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast – GHSU Auditoria Center
8:00	Welcome and Introduction to Course –Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A.
8:15	Ossiculoplasty –William H. Moretz Jr., M.D.
9:00	Neuroradiology of the Ear and Skull Base –Ramon E. Figueroa, M.D.
9:45	Vestibular Evaluation and Testing –Charles A. Hughes, M.D.
10:30	Break
10:45	Lateral Skull Base Approaches –C. Arturo Solares, M.D.
11:30	Acoustic Neuroma –John R. Vender, M.D.
12:15	Lunch
1:00	Temporal Bone Lab
6:00	Adjourn

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (7 a.m.–6 p.m.)
7:00	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Lasers in Otology –William H. Moretz Jr., M.D.
8:45	Implants in the Management of Deafness –Professor Chris Raine, Ch.M., F.R.C.S.
9:30	Geriatric Otology Isn’t for Sissies –Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A.
10:15	Break
10:30	Tympanoplasty –Professor Chris Raine, Ch.M., F.R.C.S.
11:15	Aural Rehabilitation of the Chronic Ear: An Audiologist’s Perspective –Angela Gerbasi, Au.D.
12:00	CIs and IHDs: An Audiologist's Perspective –Miranda Pritcher, Au.D.
12:45	Lunch
1:30	Temporal Bone Lab
6:00	Adjourn

COURSE DIRECTORS
Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology (Otology-Neurotology), Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, Georgia
C. Arturo Solares, M.D., Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgia Health Sciences University Skull Base Center

GUEST FACULTY
Professor Chris Raine, Ch.M., F.R.C.S., Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK

GEORGIA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Ramon E. Figueroa, M.D., Professor of Radiology
Angela Gerbasi, Au.D., Audiology, Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center
Charles A. Hughes, M.D., Associate Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology
William H. Moretz Jr., M.D., Clinical Professor, Southern Otologic Clinic, Augusta, Georgia
Miranda Pritcher, Au.D., Audiology, Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center
John R. Vender, M.D., Associate Professor, Neurology and Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology

REGISTRATION AND FEE
The registration fee includes a course syllabus containing supplemental material and abstracts of the presentations. Early registration is encouraged as laboratory enrollment is limited.

Temporal Bone Fee Structure:
Registration Fee with Lab*: $500 Registration Fee without Lab: $450 * Temporal Bone Laboratory (Cadaver Dissection) 1–6 p.m., Friday, February 10 and 1:30–6 p.m., Saturday, February 11. Lab space limited.

Enrollment is limited and advanced registration is requested. The registration fee is $500 for the lectures and cadaver dissection lab. The nine-hour lab session will be limited to 12 participants. Only half of the registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is made after January 12, 2012. An administrative fee of $75 will be retained on all refunds. No refunds will be given after the course has begun. Georgia Health Sciences University cannot be responsible for reimbursing airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of Georgia Health Sciences University complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education activity, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

The following lodging facilities are located near the meeting site:

Quality Inn
1455 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901
706-722-2224

Partridge Inn—The Grand Hotel of the Classic South
2110 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
706-737-8888 or 800-476-6888

 

When making reservations, please refer to your participation in a Georgia Health Sciences University continuing education activity to take advantage of special rates that may be offered.