2023 ANNUAL FELLOWS COURSE

SUPPORTED BY MEDTRONIC AND KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.

Each year, the ARS hosts an Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Course for current/future (matched) Rhinology Fellows-In-Training. The program has been specifically designed with your needs in mind and consists of lectures, a full day of hands-on experience, and networking opportunities with our faculty and your peers. If you are not matched into a Rhinology Fellowship, you can not apply for this course. Limited space.

DATES

May 18-20, 2023

Arrival: Thursday, May 18, 2023 by 5:00 pm / Welcome Orientation begins at 5:45 pm
Departure: Saturday, May 20, 2023

TRAVEL

Airfare to the 2023 Fellows Course will be covered up to $300. You will need to make your own reservations and submit your flight expenses to Wendi Perez at the conclusion of the course. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS UNTIL YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AND YOU HAVE RECEIVED OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.

You will be responsible for round-trip ground transportation from the airport to the Hilton Orrington Evanston Hotel.

ACCOMODATIONS

Reservations will be made on your behalf for May 18-20, 2023 at:
Hilton Orrington Evanston Hotel
1710 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-866-8700
URL: http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/

COURSE DIRECTORS AND FACULTY

ARS Course Directors

Joseph Han, MD, FARS – Eastern Virginia Medical School
Seth Brown, MD, FARS – University of Connecticut
Joey Raviv, MD – University of Chicago

Faculty

Naveen Bhandarkar, MD, FARS – University of California, Irvine
Garret Choby, MD, FARS – Mayo Clinic
Dana Crosby, MD, FARS – Southern Illinois University
Victoria Lee, MD – University of Illinois at Chicago
David Poetker, MD, FARS – Medical College of Wisconsin
Ewa Schafer, MD – Northshore University Health System
Raj Sindwani, MD, FARS – Cleveland Clinic
James Stankiewicz, MD, FARS – Loyola University
Auddie Sweis, MD – NorthShore University Health System
Ricky Wong, MD – NorthShore University Health System

FAQ

Question: Will ground transportation be provided?
Answer: No. You will be responsible for round-trip ground transportation to/from the hotel.

Question: Who do I contact for air travel arrangements?
Answer: Fellows are responsible for booking their own air transportation. Depending upon your departure city, date and time, partial, or all your airfare will be covered up to a maximum of $300. The cost of your airfare will be reimbursed after the conclusion of the Course.

Question: When do I need to arrive?
Answer: Please plan to arrive on Thursday, May 18 prior to 5:00 pm. The first function is a Welcome Orientation at 5:45 pm.

Note: Hotel guest room check-in is 3:00 pm. Though it is not a guarantee, every effort will be made to have your room available upon an earlier arrival.

Question: What is the attire for the Fellows Course?
Answer: Business casual for all meetings and dinners.