Fifth Annual

Temporal Bone Dissection and Otology Update
Masters of Otolaryngology Symposium

March 28-29, 2008

The Cadaver Dissection Lab for the Temporal Bone course on March 28-29, 2008 is now FULL. We can only accept registrations now without the

Cadaver Dissection Lab.

Conference Overview

This course on temporal bone surgery includes dynamic lectures from nationally recognized otologists and otolaryngologists, featuring 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 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:

• Understand the current thinking and practice of genetic test in the evaluation of hearing loss.
• Understand the current management of hearing loss with ossiculoplasty, cochlear implants and implantable hearing devices.
• Show knowledge and gain experience in the surgical approaches used for cochlear implants and implantable hearing devices.
• Review current evaluation and treatment of common otologic disorders as cholesteatoma, acoustic neuroma, glomus, and vestibular dysfunction.
• Understand the broad socioeconomic challenges facing otolaryngology.
  

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 School of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Location

All sessions will be held on the Medical College of Georgia campus. Lectures are scheduled to take place in the Greenblatt Library, Room #108. Temporal bone labs will take place in the Dean C. Elliott Temporal Bone Laboratory.

Course Director

Brian J. McKinnon, M.D., M.B.A.

Guest Faculty

Harold C. Pillsbury, III, M.D.
University of North Carolina

John H. Geinwald, Jr., M.D.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Hinrich Staecker, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Kansas Medical Center

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY
Amanda Curtis, M.Ed., CCC-A, Audiology, MCG Health Inc.

Ramon E. Figueroa, M.D., Chief of Neuroradiology, Professor of Radiology

William H. Moretz Jr., M.D., Clinical Instructor, Southern Otologic Clinic,
Augusta, Georgia

John R. Vender, M.D., Associate Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Neuosurgery and Neurology

Presented By

Medical College of Georgia Department of Otolaryngology and Division of Continuing Education

Registration Information

The registration fee includes the course syllabus containing supplemental material and abstracts of the presentations. Early registration is encouraged as laboratory enrollment is limited to 8 total participants for the temporal bone lab (1 lab that covers 2 days).

Enrollment is limited and advanced registration is requested. The 7-hour lab session will be limited to eight participants. Only half of the registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is made after February 28, 2008. An administrative fee of $75 will be retained on all refunds. No refunds will be given after the course has begun.

The Cadaver Dissection Lab for the Temporal Bone course on March 28-29, 2008 is now FULL. We can only accept registrations now without the

Cadaver Dissection Lab.

Send Registration Form to:
Division of Continuing Education
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912

You may fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.

The Medical College of Georgia 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 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.

Lodging Information
The following lodgings are located near the meeting site.