106th Annual Course on Anatomy & Histopathology of the Head, Neck & Temporal Bone

The Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Continuing Medical Education of the Indiana University School of Medicine are proud to present the 106th Annual Course on Anatomy and Histopathology of the Head, Neck and Temporal Bone. This week-long comprehensive, interdisciplinary program is the oldest postgraduate course of any discipline in this country and the premier review of histopathology and anatomy of the head and neck.

Designed for physicians, this course reviews head and neck histopathology and anatomy with a focus on clinical application, and covers contemporary state-of-the-art management across all aspects of Otolaryngology. Lectures will be given by Indiana University faculty as well as internationally renowned distinguished guest lecturers. If in-person activities are allowed at the time of the course, participants will have the opportunity to participate in daily cadaver dissections focusing on actual surgical techniques. Procedures covered include microvascular free tissue transfer, rhinoplasty, head and neck surgery including laryngectomy, parotidectomy, thyroidectomy, neck dissection, tympanomastoidectomy and lateral skull base surgery, as well as endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery.

Dissections will be conducted at the state-of-the-art Indiana University School of Medicine’s Surgical Skills Center that is outfitted to provide a safe environment that promotes the observation, repetition, acquisition and assessment of surgical skills. If in-person activities are allowed, each participant will have an opportunity to drill a mastoidectomy and perform middle ear dissections in our 16-station temporal bone lab. Finally, participants will have access to cochlear implant and ossicular reconstruction simulations.

This course is an unrivaled opportunity for participants to gain a thorough understanding of the applied anatomy of the head and neck.

1. Identify principles for head and neck reconstruction including the technique for harvest;
2. Describe the histopathology of the head, neck and temporal bone; and
3. Discuss in-depth key anatomic relationships pertinent to surgery of the head, neck and temporal bone.

Registration max has been met and is now closed.

Physicians in Practice: $2199
Residents in Training: $1649
Other: IUSM students and residents (Promocode required)

Guiding principles for events, conferences, and programs during the pandemic 
The health and safety of attendees and event staff will drive all in-person event decisions. All events and attendees must comply with current guidance and restrictions from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), local governments, and university policy. 

• Masking and Prevention - Masks are required indoors for everyone on IU campuses. All attendees, including constituents who are exempt from vaccination policy, should mask when inside campus buildings. Masks are not required when outdoors. Hand sanitizers and extra masks will be available for attendees.
• Physical Distancing – Distancing and barriers are no longer required. 
• Food and Beverage – If meals are being provided, masks may be removed while consuming food or beverages. 

For more information, please visit the IU Events and Conferences website located here.

Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

Procare is a concierge service used by IU Health hospitals. ProCare Hotels offers an excellent range of Indianapolis area hotels at great prices to members, guests, employees, patients, visitors and friends. Please visit Procare for a list of discounts at Indianapolis hotels and map showing distance from Fesler Hall on the IUPUI campus. Please note the discounted rates may not be available for all nights at all hotels. 

LODGING UPDATE: Due to a convention being held in Indianapolis, there is limited availability for Downtown hotel rooms on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, the night before the course begins.  Participants may wish to book one of the available hotels further away from downtown (e.g., Carmel, near the airport, etc.), for at least the first night. Should you wish to change hotels after the first night, there is availability Downtown Sept. 19-24, 2021. We will be happy to store your luggage while you’re between hotels.

ProCare Hotels, a concierge service used by IU Health, offers an excellent range of Indianapolis area hotels at great prices to members, guests, employees, patients, visitors and friends. Please go here for a list of discounts at Indianapolis hotels and map showing distance from Fesler Hall on the IUPUI campus. Please note the discounted rates may not be available for all nights at all hotels. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Downtown Construction: Downtown Indianapolis is undergoing several road construction projects that may affect access to the IUPUI campus.  For current construction updates visit https://northsplit.com.