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Planning is currently underway for the Spring Meeting of the ARS in San Diego in conjunction with the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM). The meeting is proving to be yet again, an excellent one covering relevant scientific, regulatory, and patient advocacy issues. I would urge anyone with an interest in rhinology, whether members of the ARS or not to attend!
The secretaries of the COSM societies have been actively discussing a new footprint to the COSM meeting to provide a less-hurried experience for attendees, spreading the meeting out over five days. Attendees would not be expected to attend all the meetings, but with less overlap, hopefully would be able to attend the entire meeting of the societies that they wish. Current discussions for this new plan are focusing on 2008, while in 2009, the ARS will be taking a break from COSM and will be embarking on an exciting meeting in conjunction with the International Rhinologic Society (IRS) and the International Society for Infection and Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN) in Philadelphia. Planning for this special event is now underway.
We are also excited about the planning that is underway for our Fall Meeting in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the AAO/HNS in Washington, DC. At this meeting, we are embarking on new territory by having our first ever combined session with the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, as well as the AAO/HNS. The session will be a half day covering relevant topics to all involved, and admission will be allowed for anyone who has a badge for the meetings of one of the three co-sponsoring societies. We will continue to keep you up to date in the Nose News as plans develop. In the meantime, make plans to be there and be a part of this first ever, unique gathering.
Your ARS continues to grow in membership and influence, being the leading organization dealing with issues related to the field of rhinology. A lot of this success is directly related to the strength of our committees, tackling issues as they arise in a rapid and effective fashion. And the success of our committees relies on the participation of our membership. I want to encourage all our members to take a more active role in the committee process for the society. The ARS has committees covering all aspects of rhinology and needs committed, interested individuals to participate in order to be successful. A complete list of standing committees can be found in the Policy and Procedures Manual for the Society, online at: www.american-rhinologic.org/pdf/ARSPP062006.pdf. If you are interested in participating, please notify me at Brent_Senior@med.unc.edu, or our Administrator, Wendi Perez at wendi.perez@gmail.com. See you in San Diego!
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