108th Annual Course on Anatomy & Histopathology of the Head, Neck & Temporal Bone

Sunday, July 9, 2023, 7:00 AM - Friday, July 14, 2023, 5:00 PM, Glick 103, Surgical Skills Lab, Riley OR and OHNS Temporal Bone Lab, Indianapolis, IN


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 108th Annual Anatomy and Histopathology of the Head, Neck and Temporal Bone. This week-long comprehensive, inter-disciplinary 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. 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, tympano- mastoidectomy 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. 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
3. Discuss in-depth key anatomic relationships pertinent to surgery of the head, neck and temporal bone.

To ensure that each course attendee receives the highest possible educational experience, a maximum of 24 registrants will be accepted. Space is limited and available on a first come first served basis.

Physicians in Practice: $2699
Residents in Training: $2149
IU/IUHP Community members may contact Sarah Maxwell for fee waiver promo code

All registration fees will be refunded if cancellation is made before Sunday, June 25. A fee of $100 will be charged if cancellation is made by Friday, June 30. No refund will be made after June 30.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CEHP 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (51.00 hours), ABS CC (51.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (51.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Indiana University School of Medicine, Continuing Education in Healthcare Professions adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.