Course Directors Honored Guest Course Faculty & Affiliations General Information Course Description Learning Objectives Course Special Feature Accreditation & CME Information Registration Information Cancellation Information Accommodations Transportation & Directions Hotel Map & Directions Course Schedule Download/Print Course Schedule Sinus Care Foundation's 2010 Course in Scottsdale Arizona was a success. All reviews are excellent !!! Several doctors commented that it was the "Best Course" that they have taken. Next Year - 2011 - Same location at the WESTIN Kierland Scottsdale AZ from Feb 10-13, 2011. Check back in early September 2011 to register. 2010's Details ... Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery A California Sinus Centers Course * CalSinus.com February 10th -14th, 2010 Scottsdale, AZ. Valentine’s Day/President’s Day Weekend Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ Live surgery, dissection with image guidance World-class golf, spa & family destination Honored Guest:Michael J. Sillers, MD, FACS, Director, Alabama Nasal & Sinus Center, Birmingham, AL Course Directors Winston C. Vaughan, MD Director, California Sinus Centers Clinical Assistant Professor Stanford University Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Karen Fong, MD Director, California Sinus Centers, Walnut Creek, CA Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology/HNS, Stanford University Ryan M. Rehl, MD Director, Arizona Sinus Center Phoenix, Arizona Alex Stewart, MD Associate California Sinus Centers Course Faculty and Affiliations Nancy Appelblatt, MD Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat Surgical and Medical Group Sacramento, CA Manish Khanna, MD Director Sinus Institute of Northern Virginia Associates in Otolaryngology Alexander Chiu, MD Assistant Professor Division of Rhinology Department of Otolaryngology University of Pennsylvania Michael E. Manning, MD  FAAAAI President,  Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, Ltd. Scottsdale, Arizona Christopher Church, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Loma Linda University Brad Mechor, MD, FRCSC Rhinology – Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgery Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery University of Calgary Kimberly Cockerham, MD, FACS Associate Clinical Professor Department of Ophthalmology Stanford University Ankit Patel, MD ENT Surgical Consultants Joliet, Illinois Jeff Dudley CEO, Sacramento ENT Inc. Sacramento, California Ryan Rehl, MD Director Arizona Sinus Center Phoenix, Arizona Karen Fong, MD Director, California Sinus Centers, Walnut Creek, CA Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology/HNS, Stanford University Mark S. Schubert, MD, PhD Allergy Asthma Clinic LTD Phoenix, Arizona Edward Hepworth, MD Director & Founder Colorado Sinus Institute Associates of Otolaryngology Denver, Colorado Rhoda Wynn, MD Kaiser Permanente – Redwood City Medical Center Redwood City, CA Roy F. Thomas, MD Associate California Sinus Centers Winston Vaughan, MD Director California Sinus Centers Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Stanford University Anthony J. Palumbo, JD Partner Palumbo Wolfe Phoenix, AZ   General Information Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 2010 is a comprehensive three day (optional 4th day) continuing medical education program in rhinology and sinus surgery for practicing otolaryngologists with exposure to endoscopic sinus surgery. This course features didactic instruction from expert national and international faculty, individual hands-on cadaver lab dissection with powered instrumentation and live surgery.  Offered over the President’s Day long weekend and Valentine’s Day, participants will immerse themselves in focused rhinology training with ample opportunity to rejuvenate the mind and body through world class spa facilities, hiking the beautiful Sonoran terrain, golf, tennis, dining and shopping.   Spouses and significant others are invited to join participants and faculty members for an evening Valentines Day celebration in chic downtown Scottsdale.  Course Description Participants will enjoy a dynamic program with presentations on medical and surgical treatment of difficult chronic rhinosinusitis, surgical complications including cerebrospinal fluid leak, medico-legal issues in endoscopic sinus surgery, image guided surgery, orbital and optic nerve decompression/thyroid orbitopathy surgery, allergic fungal sinusitis, sinus balloon catheter applications, endoscopic approach to the sphenoid and sella, particular attention to primary and revision frontal sinus surgery, the role of biofilms in rhinology, coding and billing pearls, in-office CT scanners, practice development strategies including website and marketing tips, and new instruments and technology applications for rhinology. Participants will also observe live surgery by Dr. Winston Vaughan and perform cadaver dissection with standard and powered instrumentation and sinus balloon catheters.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss new technology and instruments that are available to improve treatment of sinus disease.

2. Apply new dissection techniques to improve results in difficult endoscopic sinus surgery cases.

3. Describe management options in refractory sinus patients.

Course Special Feature

Intra-dissection CT scanning!!

During and after the cadaver dissection course, attendees will be able to scan their specimen and study the anatomic changes they've created.  All specimens will be scanned prior to dissection and image guidance systems will be available for use during dissection. 

SPECIAL EVENT:

Intra-dissection CT scanning!! and CT Interpretation Jumpstart!!

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Accreditation & CME Information

The California Sinus Centers through Banner Health is pleased to offer credits for this course. Banner Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Banner Health takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Banner Health designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. DISCLOSURE Banner Health ensures balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CME activities, full disclosures of potential conflicts will be made to all participants.

Registration Information

Registration fees are $1200 for lecture/live surgery/lab (February 11-14) or $900 for lecture/live surgery only (February 11-13). Reduced registration fees for residents are $900 for lecture/live surgery/lab and $500 for lecture/live surgery only.  A letter from the program director is required.  The registration fee includes course handbook, meals (breakfast, lunch, breaks and Friday dinner symposium). 

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	Non Residents Pay Registration Fee Lecture/Live Surg/Lab $1,200.00 Lecture/Live Surg Only $900.00
	Residents Registration Fees for Residents Lecture/Live Surg/Lab $900.00 Lecture/Live Surg Only $500.00
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Cancellation Information

California Sinus Centers reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement by the institution, we will refund registration fees, but are not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels. We reserve the right to select students based on various criteria.

If a participant must cancel his/her course registration, he or she may receive a refund if written notification is sent by December 19, 2009. Refunds will not be processed after this date. Please fax or email your cancellation notification to Alex Stewart, MD (650) 366-4930 or sinusmdcsi@aol.com. All refunds are subject to a $200.00 cancellation fee.

Accommodations

Course Headquarters at the Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ

6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 | Toll Free (800) 354.5892
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Transportation

For air travel, Phoenix International Airport (PHX) is served by almost all carriers with many nonstop flights. The Kierland Westin is located approximately 22 miles/30 minutes from the airport.  The Kierland Westin has a contract with AAA Sedan (602) 454-7433 for one way transportation to/from the airport for $50.  Reservations are recommended.  All major rental car agencies are conveniently available as well. Hotel Directions

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Course Schedule

Wednesday February 10, 2010

6:30-7:30pm      Welcome Reception and Balcony Patio Cocktail Hour  (Sunset 6:08pm)

Thursday February 11, 2010

6:30      Registration and Breakfast

7:00      Welcome—Winston Vaughan, MD

7:15      Understanding anatomy to decrease failure—Ryan Rehl, MD

7:45      Ten crucial maneuvers in FESS—Ryan Rehl, MD

8:15      Image guidance / Intra-operative CT -- Alexander Chiu, MD

8:45      Endoscopic approaches to sphenoid sinus and pituitary—Bradley Mechor, MD

9:15      Break and visit with exhibitors

10:15     Middle turbinate—Using it to guide your way—Manish Khanna, MD

10:45      Revision frontal sinus surgery—Winston Vaughan, MD

11:15      Endoscopic retromaxillary surgery-- Edward Hepworth, MD

11:45      Adjourn

Afternoon Free:  Hiking, Golf (Sunset 6:09 pm), Shopping, Spa

6:30pm  Annual Frederick Kuhn, MD Lecture and Dinner

               Management of Sinus Disease: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

               Honored Guest Faculty: Michael J. Sillers, MD, FACS

Friday February 12, 2010

6:30      Breakfast

7:00      Endoscopic  orbital decompression/DCR—Roy Thomas, MD

7:30      CSF leak repair – Rhoda Wynn, MD 

8:00      Skull base endoscopic surgery- Alexander Chiu, MD

8:30     Live surgery orientation (review pt history, office video endoscopy and scans)
8:45     Board bus to Banner Good Samaritan for Live Surgery

9:30     Live Surgery Case 1
10:15   Coffee/Snack Break

10:30   Must have instruments in FESS—Alex Stewart, MD
11:00   Live Surgery Case 2

12:00    Bus Leaves for hotel

12:30    Lunch and break with exhibitors

Rhinology Practice Management Session
1:30     Office-based rhinology—Christopher Church, MD

2:00     In-office CT scanning- Ankit Patel, MD

2:30     Billing & coding in FESS—Christopher Church, MD

3:00     Practice management Panel- Nancy Appelblatt MD, Jeffrey Dudley, Karen Fong MD, Winston Vaughan MD

4:00     Adjourn

Saturday February 13, 2010

6:30     Breakfast
7:00     A Bad Day- Complications in FESS- Winston Vaughan, MD

7:30     Ophthalmic and Orbital Complications of ESS—Kimberly Cockerham, MD

8:00     Panel: Medicolegal issues in FESS-
           Moderator: Ankit Patel, MD
           Panel: Nancy Appelblatt MD, Michael Sillers MD, Tony Palumbo, JD, Winston Vaughan, MD

9:00     Break with exhibitors

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Session with Invited Allergy/Immunology Colleagues

10:00      Maximal Medical Therapy- Nancy Appelblatt, MD

10:30    Allergic fungal sinusitis- Mark Schubert, MD, PhD

11:00   Aspirin Desensitization following FESS—Michael Manning, MD

11:30   Biofilms update- Karen Fong, MD

12:00   Facial Pain and Headache—Bradley Mechor, MD

12:30   Restroom Break

Lunch Seminar:  Innovation in Sinus Care

12:45   Panel:  What to do when all else fails?
                  Moderator: Winston Vaughan MD
                  Panel:  Alexander Chiu MD, Karen Fong MD, Michael Sillers MD
 1:15   Panel:  Future of sinus care
                  Moderator:   Alexander Chiu MD
                  Panel: Karen Fong MD, Michael Sillers MD, Winston Vaughan MD, Mark Schubert MD, PhD

1:45     Adjourn

Afternoon Free:  Hiking, Golf (Sunset 6:11pm), Shopping, Spa
 
8:00 pm Bus leaves for for Dr. Vaughan’s Valentine's Day Event

Sunday February 14, 2010

Dissection Lab Session
7:30      Breakfast

8:00      Cadaver Dissection Orientation

8:15      Bus Leaves for Dissection Lab

9:00      Demonstration Dissection:  Winston Vaughan, MD

9:30      Dissection Lab (1hr 45 mins)

11:15     Box Lunch in Break Room

11:45     Resume Dissection Lab (1hr 45 mins)

1:30       Bus leaves for hotel.  Regular course adjourn

Monday, February 15th 2010 - President’s Day

FREE to play, fly or attend post-course events!