The Third Annual
Transnasal Esophagoscopy
July 12-13, 2008

East Beach Conference Center
Kiawah Island, South Carolina

This hands-on participation conference will convey the latest information on using transnasal esophagoscopy to evaluate and treat benign and malignant esophageal disorders. A hands-on laboratory practicum will enable participants to learn and practice the technique of transnasal esophagoscopy under expert guidance.

Objectives

This course should enable participants to:

Targeted Audience

This course is designed for practicing physicians with an interest in learning how to incorporate transnasal esophagoscopy into clinical practice.

Accreditation
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Designation
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Presented By
Medical College of Georgia Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine and Division of Continuing Education

Program Schedule

Course Director
Gregory N. Postma, M.D., Director, Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders; Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia

Guest Faculty

Peter C. Belafsky, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of California– Davis, Sacramento, California

Catherine Rees, M.D., Center for Voice Disorders, Department of  Otolaryngology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Medical College of Georgia Faculty
Neil Chheda, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology

Registration Information

The registration fee includes a course syllabus containing supplemental material
and abstracts of the presentations. Early registration is encouraged as laboratory enrollment is limited to 40 participants. Please use the online form.

Enrollment is limited and advanced registration is requested. The registration fee is $495 for the lectures and lab. The 2-hour lab session will be limited to 40
participants. Only half of the registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is
made after June 1, 2008. An administrative fee of $100 will be retained on all
refunds. No refunds will be given after the course has begun.

The Medical College of Georgia cannot be responsible for reimbursing airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.

Send Registration Form (available online) to:
Division of Continuing Education, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia 30912.

Phone:  800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Fax:  Fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.  

Kiawah Island
Located on the Atlantic Ocean only 21 miles from historic Charleston, Kiawah Island has been developed preserving the environmental richness of its barrier island setting. Kiawah’s natural beauty and bountiful wildlife have been carefully preserved amid golf courses and a tennis program ranked among the top 10 in the United States. Ten miles of broad, sparkling beach ranked the Second Most Romantic Beach in America invite you to explore all the opportunities that Kiawah offers for recreation, education and renewal.

During free time, you and your family can enjoy the unspoiled beach, large, cool swimming pools and the spa with therapeutic massage, saunas and hot tubs. Golfers will enjoy the challenge of Kiawah’s five championship golf courses. Imagine the thrill of testing your skills on the course that hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup, or walking the course that was the setting for the movie, Bagger Vance. Avid tennis players can easily find a game or a lesson at the two nationally known tennis centers.

Parents and kids appreciate well-organized children’s and teen recreation programs, and evening children’s activities enable parents to enjoy a quiet evening together at one of the island’s restaurants. Children’s and teen activities fill up rapidly. Make your reservations for these programs early. In addition, the shops and culture of the historic city of Charleston are nearby for you and your family to explore and enjoy

Accommodations - Booking #6635

The course will be held in the East Beach Conference Center. Various
accommodations have been reserved for course enrollees in adjacent villas.

Deadline for reservations is June 20, 2008. If the type of accommodation you request is sold out, the most appropriate lodging available will be reserved for you. No charge applies to children under 18 when sharing a room with parents.
Contact the Kiawah Island reservation office for availability of Sanctuary rooms and larger villas.

To make a lodging reservation, contact the Reservations Department, Kiawah Island, 12 Kiawah Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455. You may fax reservations by credit card to 843-768-2736. If calling in your reservations, 800-654-2924, please identify your group as Medical College of Georgia and/or the group booking number 6635.

Deposit: Each reservation must be guaranteed by a check equal to one night’s lodging (plus 11.5 percent tax) payable to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Kiawah Island will confirm your reservation directly to you when your deposit is received. If the type of accommodation you request is sold out, the most appropriate lodging available will be reserved for you. Your deposit must be received within five days if not paid by major credit card. All rates are subject to 11.5 percent tax. Cancellations must be received 14 days prior to arrival date for refund of deposit.

A service charge of 8 percent per villa, per day is applied to the rate for unlimited local and toll-free phone access, in-room coffee and island-wide shuttle service. City and state accommodation taxes are 11.5 percent.

Airport Transportation:
To schedule your reservation for transportation, call 843-768-2771. Rental cars are also available at the Charleston Airport. Contact your preferred provider directly.

Comfort Zone
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize individual comfort zones are 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 the Medical College of Georgia 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.