The Southern States Rhinology Course
is designed to provide a comprehensive update on the medical and surgical
practices of rhinology. We are proud to present a distinguished faculty of
academic otolaryngologists from the southeastern United States.
The course is
intended for practicing Otolaryngologists and will feature presentations on
topics for the practicing rhinologists and sinus surgeons. A hands-on
laboratory dissection is available, featuring state-of-the-art endoscopic
instrumentation, video, and image guidance systems.
Learning Objectives
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After completing
this program, participants should be better able to: |
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Understand the
definition and etiologies of chronic rhinosinusitis and the latest
concepts in medical |
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treatment |
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List the
indications for and techniques of basic and advanced endoscopic surgical
procedures. |
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Describe the
utility of image-guided surgery. |
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Demonstrate basic
and advanced endoscopic surgical techniques, including approaches to the
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sphenoid sinus,
frontal sinus, orbit, and the skull base. |
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Recognize and
manage complications of endoscopic sinus surgery. |
Sponsorship
This program is
jointly sponsored by the Southern States Rhinology Foundation and the Metro
Atlanta Educational Society for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery.
Tuition
The tuition charge
of $1000 for the lecture only or $1500 for the lecture and laboratory
include continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, a cocktail reception,
course syllabus, and other amenities involved in making this a rewarding
learning experience. If you must cancel, please notify the Executive Office
by March 1, 2008. Cancellations for the program will be refunded less a
$100 administration fee.
Conference Location, Lodging, and Transportation
The lecture portion
of the conference will be held at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Turtle Point
Clubhouse, 1 Turtle Point Lane, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455.
Island
Transportation provides complimentary service to and from the Clubhouse for
any guests who are staying on Kiawah Island proper. Free self-parking is
also available at the Clubhouse.
The laboratory
portion of the conference will be held at the Medical University of South
Carolina. Round trip shuttle service and a boxed breakfast will be provided.
A limited number of
rooms are available at a special group rate of $209/night for a 1BR Scenic
View Villa or $259/night for a 2BR Scenic View Villa at the Kiawah Island
Golf Resort. Please call
(800) 654-2924 and reference Southern States
Rhinology to reserve your accommodations as soon as possible.
www.kiawahresort.com
