13th Annual Seattle Otology & Rhinology Course (SOAR) 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 8, 2025, 5:15 PM, Seattle Science Foundation | 550 17th Ave #600, Seattle, WA

The 3-day, intensive Seattle Otology & Rhinology (SOAR) course will reinforce standard treatments and introduce attendees to leading-edge technologies, surgical techniques, and biomaterials.  SOAR is designed for practicing otolaryngologists who focus on caring for patients with ear and sinus disorders.  This course will deepen their knowledge and improve their technical abilities in paranasal sinus and otological surgery.  Lengthy sessions in the anatomical laboratory will be supplemented by brief topical presentations related to the current dissections. Self-paced learning is emphasized. The goal of the SOAR 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 sinus and temporal bone.  

Four different tracks are offered to allow attendees to tailor their experience to their clinical needs: Full Course (Thurs-Sat); Rhinology Course (Thurs-Fri); Rhino & Oto Lectures Only (Fri); Otology Course (Fri-Sat). Space is limited to 20 surgeons/lab day. Each surgeon will have their own specimen and navigation on lab days. 

The course is designed for practicing otolaryngologists and rhinologists. PAs and ARNPs are welcome to attend the didactic sessions.

Click here for the current agenda.

Registration Fees:
Please note space is limited to 20 surgeons on each lab day, so register early.  Each surgeon will have their own specimen and navigation on lab days. Click here to learn more about VIP Platinum Experience registration.

1. Identify key surgical anatomic landmarks for maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinus surgery
2. Appreciate the new medical devices to treat nasal congestion and rhinitis
3. Learn proper surgical techniques for performing middle ear surgery and implement a step-wise approach to middle ear reconstruction
4. Recognize the indications for canthotomy/cantholysis
5. Define the indications for endoscopic assisted vs. total endoscopic ear surgery
6. Implement a step-wise approach to middle ear reconstruction

The Seattle Science Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Seattle Science Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits.  Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

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Acknowledgements

This symposium is supported in part by educational grants in accordance with ACCME Standards. At this time a complete listing of financial supporters was not available. Appropriate acknowledgement will be given to all supporters at the time of the symposium. 

Location
The Seattle Science Foundation is located on the Cherry Hill Campus of Swedish Hospital at 550 17th Avenue, James Tower, Suite 600 in Seattle, Washington. Parking is available in the garage on 16th Avenue between Cherry and Jefferson at a maximum fee of $16.50. From I-5 (northbound and southbound), James will become Cherry Street. Turn right (south) on 16th Avenue. Turn right into the main garage entrance. 

Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call (206) 732-6500

SSF Preferred Hotels

Silver Cloud Broadway Hotel (0.9 miles from SSF)
1100 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122 
Reservations: (800) 590-1801 

Sorrento Hotel (1 mile from SSF)
900 Madison, Seattle, WA 98104 
Reservations: (206) 622-6400  

Kimpton Hotel Monaco (1.3 miles from SSF)
1101 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Seattle VIP Reservations (available 9-5 PST)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (503)893-3010

SSF has negotiated Corporate Rates at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle.
To access these rates at the Monaco, click this Booking Link and select your stay dates.
SSF Corporate ID: 786870970

Exhibit Fee: $3,500 for 2 days or $5,000 for 3 days

If you would like to participate in this important educational activity, please contact [email protected]g. 

Educational grant opportunities are available.  If you are interest in providing an educational grant, please contact [email protected].