Thursday, May 3 - Saturday May 5, 2012
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Course Description
The Southern States Rhinology Course is designed to provide a comprehensive update on the medical and surgical practice of rhinology.
We are proud to present a distinguished faculty of academic otolaryngologists from the southeastern United States. This 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
After completing the program, participants should be better able to:
- understand the definition and etiologies of chronic rhinosinusitis and the latest concepts in medical treatment
- list the indications for and techniques of basic and advanced endoscopic surgical procedures
- describe the utility of image-guided surgery
- demonstrate basic and advanced endoscopic surgical techniques, including approaches to the sphenoid sinus, frontal sinus, orbit, and the skull base
- recognize and manage complications of endoscopic sinus surgery
Limited Enrollment: Participants in the laboratory portion of this course will have the opportunity to dissect fresh cadaver specimens and to utilize powered instrumentation and image-guidance systems. Laboratory enrollment will be limited to ensure ample opportunities for personal interaction with faculty instructors. Course participants are urged to register early for this outstanding educational opportunity.
Credit
The MAESO/HNS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Each Physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
- Lecture: 11.5 hours
- Lab: 3 hours
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 April 3, 2012. 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 East Beach Conference Center, 12 Kiawah Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Island Transportation provides complimentary service to and from the Conference Center for any guests who are staying on Kiawah Island proper. Free self-parking is also available at the Clubhouse.
The Lab portion of the program takes place at the Medical University of South Carolina. This is approximately a 40 minute drive from Kiawah Island. There will be a shuttle to and from the lab, but we will only provide this if a certain number of attendees choose this option. If there are not enough riders to justify getting a shuttle, we will let anyone know who has signed up that they need to find other means of transportation to and from the lab.
To book your hotel reservation at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort call 800-654-2924, please reference group as Southern States Rhinology Course and/or the group booking number of 8256.
Group room rates for 1 BDRM scenic villas are $209/night
Group room rates for 2 BDRM scenic villas are $254/night
Group room rates for 3 BDRM scenic villas are $288/night
Group room rates for The Sanctuary are based on availability and current Kiawah Resort rates
Reservations must be made by April 2, 2012 in order to be guaranteed.