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DIDACTIC PORTION ONLY - 360 Degree Mind - 1st Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skull Base, Pituitary Fossa, Orbit and Cranio-Cervical Junction: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course - DIDACTIC PORTION ONLY

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Starting	April 21, 2010
Ending	April 24, 2010
Location	The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows 101 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Faculty	360° Mind Faculty Ricardo L. Carrau, MD Melanie Fukui, MD Amin B. Kassam, MD Daniel Kelly, MD Daniel M. Prevedello, MD
	Guest Faculty John Jane Jr., MD Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, Virginia Juan Fernandez-Miranda, MD Clinical Instructor Department of Neurological Surgery University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Chester Griffiths, MD Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Dept. of Family Practice David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Chief of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Santa Monica-UCLA Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Director, West Wilshire Medical Surgical Center Los Angeles, California Howard Krauss, MD Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurosurgery David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles, California
Target Audience	Neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons and other skull base surgeons who are interested in learning endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base, pituitary fossa, orbit and craniocervical junction.
Description	DIDACTIC PORTION ONLY - This is a comprehensive course that will thoroughly cover current indications, limitations and surgical techniques for endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base, pituitary fossa, orbit and craniocervical junction. Our faculty will present the technical nuances and technological requirements of these surgeries, using a modular anatomical system that can be translated to the dissection laboratory. Current indications, advantages, limitations and outcomes will be discussed. The course comprises a sequence of complementary didactic lectures, prosections, 3-D anatomical reviews and hands-on cadaver dissection. A live surgical demonstration will be transmitted directly to the auditorium where the participants may interact with the surgeons and other members of the faculty.
Objectives	DIDACTIC PORTION ONLY - Following this course, attendees should be able to: * Understand the anatomic relationships of the sinonasal tract, orbit and ventral skull base from the endoscopic perspective * Understand the indications and limitations of endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base, pituitary fossa, orbit and craniocervical junction * Understand how to avoid and treat complications of endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base, pituitary fossa, orbit and craniocervical junction
For more information please contact	Pat Fitzwater Phone: (805) 300-9154 Email: pat@academiceventmanagement.com
Refunds	Cancellations must be received in writing by April 1, 2010 and will be subject to a $100 processing fee.
Notes	Course Location and Hotel Accommodations The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows 101 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-576-7777 http://www.fairmont.com For hotel room reservations call 310-576-7777 Ask for the "360 MIND Course" special rate of $229.00 plus taxes Cut-off date to get special rate is March 28, 2010 Closest airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Airport Shuttle The following shuttle companies operate out of Southern California Area Airports to the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. SuperShuttle * Courtesy phone in the airport * Vans are royal blue with yellow lettering * Shared ride van * Rate: USD 15.00 person * Discount hotel rates available, please ask dispatcher * Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year * Tel: +1(800) 258-3826 (US and Canada) Prime Time Shuttle * Vans are crimson red with white lettering * Shared Ride Van * Rate: USD 15.00 per person, * Children under two ride free with an adult * Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year * Tel:+1(800) 733-8267 (US and Canada) Taxi USD 45.00 and up depending on traffic one way. Major rental car companies located at the airport include: * Avis: +1 (800) 879-2847 * Enterprise +1(800) 261-7331 * Budget: +1(800) 227-7117 * Hertz: +1(800) 263-0600 * Thrifty: +1(800) 367-2277 The above numbers are toll-free within the US and Canada only. Limousines Can be arranged by the Concierge by calling: Tel: +1 (310) 576-7777 Driving Directions and Distances From the South on Hwy 405 (San Diego / LAX Airport): * Take Hwy 405 North * Exit Hwy 10 West towards Santa Monica * Continue on Hwy 10 West for three miles to the 4th Street / 5th Street exit * Continue on 5th Street * Make a left turn onto Wilshire Boulevard and pass 2nd Street * The hotel will be on the right side at 101 Wilshire Boulevard Parking Information Overnight $33.00 Day $15.40
Tuition All amounts are in USD	$1200
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