Advances and Techniques in Microtia and Ear Reconstruction
Advances and Techniques in Microtia and Ear Reconstruction will offer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, otolaryngologists and other interested clinicians and students an overview of the basics of and recent advances of microtia treatment. Following lectures, this workshop will include an expert-led hands-on training activity in which participants will carve a 3-D ear framework out of precise rib cartilage models. Akira Yamada, MD, a world-renowned surgeon in ear reconstruction, will lead the guided activity, along with Stephen Hoff, MD, an otolaryngologist and surgeon at Lurie Children’s who specializes in microtia treatment. Participants can gain up to 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Target Audience
Plastic and reconstructive surgeons, otolaryngology (head and neck) surgeons, students and other physicians in relevant specialties.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to do:
- Identify proper location of a newly reconstructed ear
- Design and build a 3D framework for the ear
- Create spiral curves in the ear
- Assemble a well-vascularized thin skin envelope
- Identify and describe the microtia and aural atresia condition, and best treatment options
Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Registration Fees
- $350 for MD, DO, etc.
- $150 for Nurses, Techs, Residents, etc.
Onsite parking and meals are included in registration fee.