Combined Temporal Bone and Endoscopic Ear Dissection Course

Schedule

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 am to Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN

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This Neurotology-focused course provides training in temporal bone anatomy, disease, management of the ear, and applied surgeries.
About this Event

The Combined 89th Annual Temporal Bone Couse and 11th Annual Endoscopic Ear Dissection Course led by The Otology Group at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is a 2-day, in-person course on VUMC's campus that combines a didactic lecture series with hands-on dissection lab training.


Dissection registration spots are LIMITED, so we encourage you to register soon to secure your participation in the full dissection curriculum of the course.


COURSE CURRICULUM:

  • Anatomy of the temporal bone
  • Surgery for chronic ear disease
  • Cochlear implants
  • Management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
  • Image-guided surgery in otology
  • Advanced radiology techniques in otology
  • Osseointegrated implants
  • Audiology and vestibular diagnostic techniques
  • Ossicular reconstruction
  • Stapedectomy
  • Management of acoustic tumors
  • Surgery for vertigo
  • Skull base approaches to the temporal bone
  • Endoscopic ear surgery
  • Endoscopic Ossiculoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Microscopic Techniques for Management of Cholesteatomas
  • Cost Analysis of Endoscopic Ear Surgery
  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery in the Pediatric Population
  • Cochlear Implant

Procedures to be Demonstrated/Performed:

  • Intact canal with mastoidectomy
  • Facial recess and extended facial recess
  • Endolymphatic sac decompression
  • Facial nerve identification
  • Canal wall down mastoidectomy
  • Labyrinthectomy
  • Middle cranial fossa approach
  • Translabyrinthine approach to the skull base
  • Transcochlear approach to the skull base
  • BAHA implant technique

Including Endoscopic Management of:

  • Cholesteatoma
  • Middle Ear Anomalies
  • Glomus Tumors
  • Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
  • Endoscopic Ear Anatomy
  • Endoscopic Stapes Surgery


Course Faculty & Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Toh, MD

The Combined Temporal Bone and Endoscopic Ear Dissection Course is honored to host Elizabeth Toh, MD as the keynote speaker and 17th Annual Michael E. Glasscock Endowed Lecturer.

Contributing Faculty:

David Haynes, MD, FACS, MMHC

Marc Bennett, MD, FACS, MMHC

Matthew O'Malley, MD

Aaron Moberly, MD

Taha Jan, MD


HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

The conference does not have a coordinating hotel block. Below are suggestions of near-by accommodations within short distance to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's campus.

(Please note: Prices and availability are not guaranteed).

  • Moxy Downtown Nashville
  • Graduate Nashville
  • Kimpton Aertson
  • Loews Vanderbilt
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt
  • Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt at Elliston Place


CME ACCREDITATION

This live activity is pending approval for AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit.

Register on or before October 13th, 2025 as spots are limited!

Registration cancellations are accepted until November 1, 2025, less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after that date will be accepted, but are not able to be refunded in full.

Dissection registration spots are LIMITED, so we encourage you to register when registration opens to secure your participation in the full dissection curriculum of the course. Additional non-dissection registration spots will also be available.


MORE INFORMATION

P lease contact the course organizer, LaJoy Freeman, with any questions at: [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 300.00 to USD 471.45

Vanderbilt Department of Otolaryngology

Host or Publisher Vanderbilt Department of Otolaryngology

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