AN INTERACTIVE, PANEL-BASED COURSE Topics include: Facial Plastics, Head & Neck Surgery, Laryngology, Otology,

Pediatric Otolaryngology, Reflux, Sinus, and Sleep Apnea

VANDERBILT Otolaryngology

Symposium FEBRUARY 7-12, 2016 | THE LODGE AT VAIL | VAIL, COLORADO

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38th George A. Sisson International Workshop

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Chronic Ear Disease – What’s New? 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Management of SNHL – Role of Implantable Devices2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.* Medical & Surgical Labyrinthine Disorders3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.* The Diagnosis and Management of Common Pediatric Airway

Concerns

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Laryngeal Cancer: An In-depth Look at Zenker’s Diverticulum 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Evaluation of the Cystic Neck Mass3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Complex Issues in Acoustic Neuroma I 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Otology Lightning Round I 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Expanding Role of Head & Neck Surgery in Global Health:

Using our Resources Wisely to Make a Difference

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Complex Issues in Acoustic Neuroma II8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Otology Lightning Round II 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Complex Issues in Cochlear Implants 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Is Personalized Healthcare Hype or Reality?5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Auricular Reconstruction: Minor to Microtia

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Financial Considerations in a Laryngology Practice 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Medical Management of Common Voice Disorders4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Aging Nose5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Allergy Collaboration in an Otolaryngology Practice

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Management of the Inferior Turbinate8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Determining the Appropriate Extent of FESS4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Case-based Pearls in Laryngology5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. How to Handle too Little or too Much Vocal Cord Motion

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016

6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Breakfast/Exhibits7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Laryngology/H&N Combined Panel 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pearls of the Modified Endoscopic Lothrop: When and How

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REGISTRATIONAttendees $650Full Time Residents $375To register, visit vanderbilthealth.com/sisson

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis meeting will employ both case presentation and panel discussion formats. Educational programming will include current concepts of diagnosis and treatment in head and neck medicine. New techniques and technology will be addressed, as well as outcomes of surgical techniques.

Course faculty is comprised of internationally recognized experts in academic otolaryngology. This meeting will provide an environment conducive to free exchange of experience and the sharing of clinical outcomes with the ultimate goal of advancing and improving patient care.

PURPOSEThe purpose of this program is to provide otolaryngologists an opportunity to review and update knowledge in otology, laryngology, sinus, facial plastics, pediatric otolaryngolgy and head & neck surgery.

OBJECTIVESAfter participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss:• Current evidence-based medical and surgical management of patients with

common and uncommon disorders of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck• Emerging protocols, procedures, and techniques being investigated in major

teaching centers• Future developments in the management of otolaryngologic disorders

TARGET AUDIENCEThis program is designed for practicing otolaryngologists and otolaryngology residents and fellows seeking the latest information in head & neck medicine.

MEETING LOCATIONThe Vanderbilt Otolaryngology Symposium is held in Vail, Colorado, where participants can take advantage of some of the world’s finest skiing. All components of the meeting will be held at The Lodge at Vail.

LODGING RESERVATIONSThe Vanderbilt Otolaryngology Symposium will be held at The Lodge at Vail. Reservations must be made directly with The Lodge by calling 877-LAV-ROCK. Please be sure to indicate that you are with the Vanderbilt group in order to benefit from group rates. The cut-off date for making reservations is Friday, January 8, 2016. You are encouraged to book early as the rooms fill very quickly. Please pay close attention to cancellation and early departure policies as outlined by the hotel.

CME CREDIT DESIGNATIONVanderbilt University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.G

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To register, visit vanderbilthealth.com/sisson

CANCELLATION POLICY AND TRANSFERABILITY OF REGISTRATIONIf it is necessary for you to cancel your registration for this course, Vanderbilt will refund your registration fee, less a $75 administrative fee, provided you notify us by January 1, 2016. No refunds will be made after that date. Exceptions will be made for justifiable emergencies. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling of this CME activity due to unforeseen circumstances, Vanderbilt will refund registration fees in full. Vanderbilt is not responsible for non-transferable, refundable airline tickets or hotel accommodations purchased in connection with attendance at this CME activity.

LIFT TICKETSLift tickets that are pre-purchased in conjunction with this activity are available at discounted rates. In order to benefit from this group rate, pre-purchase is required as discounted rates cannot be honored upon arrival in Vail. Please visit vanderbilthealth.com/sisson for more information.

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONFor shuttle service, please contact the Colorado Mountain Express. Colorado Mountain Express has point-to-point service from either Denver International Airport or Vail/Eagle Airport directly to your hotel.

To make reservations, call 800-525-6363 or visit cmex.com.

Discounted ground transportation is available by referencing group code Vanderbilt.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONEmail questions to sissonworkshop@comcast.net

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VANDERBILT COURSE DIRECTORS

Honorary Course Director Robert H. Ossoff, DMD, MDManess Professor of Laryngology and Voice; Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

David S. Haynes, MD, FACS Professor of Otolaryngology; Director, The Otology and Neurotology Service/The Otology Group of Vanderbilt; Vice Chair/Chief Academic Officer, Department of Otolaryngology; Associate Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences

Roland (Ron) D. Eavey, MD, SMGuy M. Maness Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology; Director, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences; Executive Medical Director, Vanderbilt Employee Health Plan

Wm. Russell Ries, MD Carol and John S. Odess Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service Chief, Department of Otolaryngology

James L. Netterville, MD Mark C. Smith Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Director, Head and Neck Oncologic Services; Executive Vice Chair/Department of Otolaryngology

Rakesh K. Chandra, MDProfessor of Otolaryngology; Service Chief and Director of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery

C. Gaelyn Garrett, MDProfessor of Otolaryngology, Service Chief and Medical Director of the Vanderbilt Voice Center and Laryngology Service

The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences inhabits a comprehensive, state-of-the art facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 300+ full-time professionals serve the world of human communication. The Center educates approximately 170 graduate students, residents and fellows annually in highly competitive training programs. The Departments of Otolaryngology and Hearing & Speech consistently receive top national rankings.

Patrick J. Antonelli, MDGainesville, FL

Alfredo Archilla, MDBoynton Beach, FL

Seilesh C. Babu, MDFarmington Hills, MI

Samuel Becker, MDSewell, NJ

Marc Bennett, MDNashville, TN

Andrew Blitzer, MD, DDSNew York, NY

Marina Boruk, MDBrooklyn, NY

Paul Bryson, MDCleveland, OH

Craig Buchman, MDChapel Hill, NC

Matthew Carlson, MDRochester, MN

William R. Carroll, MDBirmingham, AL

Joseph Carter, MDCleveland, OH

Stephen P. Cass, MD, MPHDenver, CO

Robert H. Chun, MDWauwatosa, WI

Daniel Coelho, MDRichmond, VA

Seth Cohen, MD, MPHDurham, NC

Mark S. Courey, MDSan Francisco, CA

Artemus Cox, III, MDBirmingham, AL

James Crawford, MDFt. Lewis, WA

Calhoun Cunningham, MDDurham, NC

Jeffrey L. Cutler, MDDenver, CO

Joni K. Doherty, MD, PhDSeal Beach, CA

Colin L. Driscoll, MDRochester, MN

James A. Duncavage, MDNashville, TN

Paul W. Flint, MDPortland, OR

Arick Forrest, MDColumbus, OH

David O. Francis, MDNashville, TN

Howard Francis, MDBaltimore, MD

Bernard Fraysse, MDToulouse, France

Rick A. Friedman, MDLos Angeles, CA

Bruce J. Gantz, MDIowa City, IA

Gerald J. Gianoli, MDBaton Rouge, LA

Neil Giddings, MDSpokane, WA

Michael E. Glasscock, III, MDNashville, TN

Michael Gluth, MDChicago, IL

Richard Gurgel, MDSalt Lake City, UT

David Hagaman, MDNashville, TN

George T. Hashisaki, MDCharlottesville, VA

Bruce Haughey, MDSt. Louis, MO

Jacques A. Herzog, MDSt. Louis, MO

Michael E. Hoffer, MDMiami, FL

Brandon Isaacson, MDDallas, TX

David M. Kaylie, MDDurham, NC

Bradley W. Kesser, MDCharlottesville, VA

Esther Kim, MDBethesda, MD

Dennis H. Kraus, MDNew York, NY

Walter Kutz, MDDallas, TX

Robert Labadie, MD, PhDNashville, TN

Kenneth Lee, MDDallas, TX

Thomas Lenarz, MDHannover, Germany

Derrick Lin, MDBoston, MA

Tim McCulloch, MDMadison, WI

Sean O. McMenomey, MDNew York, NY

Andrew McWhorter, MDBaton Rouge, LA

Kyle Mannion, MDNashville, TN

Sam J. Marzo, MDMaywood, IL

Cliff A. Megerian, MDCleveland, OH

Tanya K. Meyer, MDSeattle, WA

Alan G. Micco, MDChicago, IL

Anthony Mikulec, MD, MBASt. Louis, MO

Pieter Noordzij, MDBoston, MA

Leslie Nurse, MDKensington, MD

Brian Nussenbaum, MDSt. Louis, MO

Charles Oh, MDTustin, CA

Matthew R. O’Malley, MDGainesville, FL

Bob Owens, MDDallas, TX

Spencer C. Payne, MDCharlottesville, VA

Stanley Pelosi, MDBrooklyn, NY

Michael J. Pittman, MDNew York, NY

Vijay Ramakrishnan, MDAurora, CO

Christopher H. Rassekh, MDPhiladelphia, PA

Joey Raviv, MDNorthbrook, IL

Scott Rickert, MDNew York, NY

Alejandro Rivas, MDNashville, TN

Sarah L. Rohde, MDNashville, TN

J. Thomas Roland, Jr., MDNew York, NY

Clark A. Rosen, MDPittsburgh, PA

Paul Russell, MDNashville, TN

Ravi Samy, MDCincinnati, OH

Mario Sanna, MDRome, Italy

Joe Scharp, MDCleveland, OH

Joshua Schindler, MDPortland, OR

John Schneider, MDSt. Louis, MO

Samuel H. Selesnick, MDNew York, NY

Liat Shama, MDAlbuquerque, NM

Douglas M. Sidle, MDChicago, IL

C. Blake Simpson, MDSan Antonio, TX

John T. Sinacori, MDNorfolk, VA

Robert J. Sinard, MDNashville, TN

Henryk Skarsynski, MDKajetany, Poland

Piotr Skarysynski, MDKajetany, Poland

Russell B. Smith, MDOmaha, NE

Timothy L. Smith, MDPortland, OR

Joseph C. Sniezek, MDHonolulu, HI

James A. Stankiewicz, MDMaywood, IL

Scott Stephan, MDNashville, TN

Olivier Sterkers, MDClichy, France

Marshall Strome, MDNew York, NY

Scott Strome, MDBaltimore, MD

Alex Sweeney, MDHouston, TX

Theodoros N. Teknos, MDColumbus, OH

Fred Telischi, MDMiami, FL

Elizabeth H. Toh, MDBoston, MA

Betty S. Tsai, MDOklahoma City, OK

Justin Turner, MDNashville, TN

Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhDNashville, TN

Jeff Vrabec, MDHouston TX

Tom D. Wang, MDPortland, OR

George Wanna, MDNashville, TN

Frank M. Warren, III, MDPortland, OR

Peter C. Weber, MDBoston, MA

Donald T. Weed, MDMiami, FL

Peter A. Weisskopf, MDPhoenix, AZ

Kevin C. Welch, MDChicago, IL

Gregory T. Wolf, MDAnn Arbor, MI

Audie L. Woolley, MDBirmingham, AL

Christopher Wootten, MDNashville, TN

Daniel Zeitler, MDSeattle, WA

Chad Zender, MDCleveland, OH

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