The Vanderbilt LVES Course is designated as a tutorial for Speech-Language Pathologists and Otolaryngologists to cultivate their understanding and performance of the laryngeal videostroboscopy (LVES) exam.

• Principles of laryngeal function will be discussed so that the clinician will understand the diagnostic potential of stroboscopy.
• Several hours of hands-on sessions will develop skills in the clinical performance of both rigid and flexible endoscopy.
• Interpretation of stroboscopic parameters and perceptual analysis will be presented through didactic lectures and applied during instruction.

• Demonstrate the technique of performing LVES

• List the components of a comprehensive LVES exam

• Demonstrate emerging hands-on skill with rigid and flexible endoscopy

• Describe the interpretation of an LVES exam and subsequent management recommendations

The course will be held at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is located at:

1215 21st Ave. S., Medical Center East, South Tower, Conference Room 8380 A/B (8th Floor) Nashville, TN 37232.

Course registration fees are as follows:

Professional: Early Bird Rate $575 ended May 31, 2024. Regular Rate $615

Student: Early Bird Rate $475 ended May 31, 2024. Regular Rate $515

Registration is encouraged on or before September 13, 2024.  Cancellation requests must be received in writing on or before August 23, 2024, to be eligible for a complete refund. There will be a 25% processing fee on all cancellations received in writing after August 23,2024. No refunds will be processed if cancellation is received after September 13, 2024. No refunds will be given for no-shows. 

The conference does not have a coordinating hotel block. Below are suggestions of near-by accommodations within short distance to Vanderbilt Medical Center campus and the Hillsboro Village neighborhood. 

(Please note: Prices and availability are not guaranteed).

• Moxy Downtown Nashville 
• Graduate Nashville 
• Kimpton Aertson 
• Loews Vanderbilt 
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt 
• Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt 
• Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt at Elliston Place