SOAR — Seattle Otology and Advanced Rhinology Course

The SOAR course is designed for practicing otolaryngologists to deepen their knowledge and improve their technical abilities in paranasal sinus and otological surgery. Long lecture segments have been replaced with added time in the anatomical laboratory supplemented by brief topical presentations related to the current dissections. Self-paced learning is emphasized. This 3-day, intensive course will reinforce standard treatments and introduce attendees to leading edge technologies, surgical techniques, and biomaterials. The goal of the course is to optimize the time each participant is taking away from their practice by building confidence to address more complicated pathology in the paranasal sinuses and temporal bone. This hands-on training experience will provide unique opportunities for surgical technique application and will focus on caring for patients with ear and sinus disorders. Four different tracks will be offered to allow attendees to tailor their experience to their clinical needs. Attendees participating in the laboratory dissection will have their own specimen and dissection station, with image guidance.

Topics: sinus surgery, ear surgery, cadaver dissection, rhinology, otology