
Tackling Problematic Sinus Disease: Debates and Consensus 2015
March 11-14, 2015 - Mayo Clinic Education Center, Scottsdale - Phoenix, Arizona
Course Directors: Lal Devyani, M.D., Rank, Matthew A., M.D.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is pleased to announce our fourth symposium on tackling challenging sinus disease. World leaders in the fields of Otolaryngology-Rhinology, Allergy-Immunology and Basic Sciences will address the most challenging aspects of managing sinusitis and other rhinologic disorders. The format includes expert debates and brainstorming sessions in highly interactive formats. Our goal is to synthesize innovative management strategies based upon the latest evidence as well as the experience of global experts. Multiple breakout sessions are planned to fit the needs of medical and surgical practitioners managing sinonasal disease. The course welcomes Otolaryngologists, Allergists and Basic Scientists with strong interest in sinusitis and sinonasal disease. Join us in Phoenix, Arizona, the most beautiful place to be in spring 2015! We will bring to you the latest in the understanding of problematic sinonasal disease and share practical tips in optimizing outcomes from medical and surgical interventions. Course Highlights: 1). Faculty of global experts in Otolaryngology-Rhinology, Allergy-Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroradiology, Neurology and Pathology, 2). Fiery (and evidence-based) debates between the experts!, 3). Highly interactive sessions inviting audience participation, and 4). “Speed Date the Experts!” Small group interaction with experts. Multiple workshop options: 1). Hands on cadaver dissection, 2). Hands-on nasal endoscopy training for Allergists, PCPs, Allied Health Professionals, 3). Live prosection, 4). Septal perforation repair, and 5). Frontal recess anatomy.
Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 31.75 credits of AOA Category 2-A.
AANP credit is pending
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe how the underlying pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis will change management decisions and impact patient outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based management recommendations for chronic rhinosinusitis to clinical practice.
- Cite reasons why primary sinus surgery fails.
- Define the causes of uncontrollable chronic rhinosinusitis.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Course Directors:
Devyani Lal, M.D.
Matthew A. Rank, M.D.
Honored International Faculty:
Claus Bachert, M.D., Ph.D.
Achal Gulati, M.B.B.S., M.S.
David Howard, F.R.C.S.
Valerie Lund, F.R.C.S., C.B.E.
Heinz Stammberger, M.D.
P. Valentin Tomazic, M.D.
Honored National Faculty:
Larry Borish, M.D.
Rakesh Chandra, M.D.
Joseph Han, M.D.
Robert Kern, M.D.
Jim Palmer, M.D.
Robert Schleimer, Ph.D.
Mayo Clinic and Arizona Faculty:
Stephen Bansberg, M.D.
William Bolger, M.D.
Alexander Chiu, M.D.
Rohit Divekar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Tim Haegen, M.D.
John Hagan, M.D.
Joseph Hoxworth, M.D.
Hirohito Kita, M.D.
James Lee, Ph.D.
J. Christopher Lewis, M.D.
Erin O’Brien, M.D.
John Pallanch, M.D.
Ryan Rehl, M.D.
Mark Schubert, M.D., Ph.D.
Rashmi Halker Singh, M.D.
Kip Teaford, M.D.
Matthew Zarka, M.D.
Available Credit
- 31.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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