This meeting employs both case presentation and panel discussion formats. Educational programming will include current concepts of diagnosis and treatment in head and neck medicine. New techniques and technology will be addressed, as well as outcomes of surgical techniques.

The purpose of this program is to provide otolaryngologists an opportunity to review and update their knowledge in each sub-specialty of Otolaryngology. 

After participating in this activity, participants should be able to describe and discuss:

• Current evidence-based medical and surgical management of patients with common and uncommon disorders of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck.
• Emerging protocols, procedures, and techniques being investigated in major teaching centers.
• Future developments in the management of otolaryngologic disorders.

Sunday, February 2nd 

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits                                                                   

7:00-8:00 AM: Innovations in Pediatric Otolaryngology

8:00-9:00 AM: Laryngology

9:00-10:00 AM: Microtia/Aural Atresia: Management of Hearing

3:00-3:30 PM: Afternoon Break & Exhibits

3:30-4:30PM: Reconstruction Small Nasal Defects

4:30-5:30 PM: The Nasal Valve: Concepts, Approaches, Techniques

5:30-6:30 PM: Laryngology                

Monday, February 3rd                                                                 

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits

7:00-8:00 AM: "Large Language Model Workshop" by Alley Endowed Keynote Speaker, Anais Rameau, MD

8:00-9:00 AM: Microtia: Early and Definitive Management of the Pinna

9:00-10:00 AM: Decision Making in Pediatric Tracheostomy

3:00-3:30 PM: Afternoon Break & Exhibits

3:30-4:30 PM: Laryngology            

4:30-5:30 PM: Facial Scar Management

5:30-6:30 PM: Controversies in Laryngeal Clefts                                                                                                                   

Tuesday, February 4th                                                              

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits

7:00-8:00 AM: Sleep Medicine and Surgery in Private Practice

8:00-9:00 AM: Laryngology                                       

9:00-10:00 AM: General Otolaryngology

3:00-3:30 PM: Afternoon Break & Exhibits

3:30-4:30 PM: General Otolaryngology

4:30-5:30 PM: Alley Endowed Keynote Lecture: Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology: Exploring Opportunities and Navigating Responsibilities

• Anais Rameau, MD | Weill Cornell Medicine

5:30-6:30 PM: Neurotology

*Evening: James L. Netterville Alumni Society dinner, all invited                    

Wednesday, February 5th

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits

7:00-8:00 AM: Neurotology

8:00-9:00 AM: Neurotology

9:00-10:00 AM: Neurotology

3:00-3:30 PM: Afternoon Break & Exhibits 

3:30-4:30pm: Neurotology

4:30-5:30pm: Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

5:30-6:30pm: Symptomatically Burdensome Chronic Rhinitis

Thursday, February 6th

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits

7:00-8:00 AM: Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

8:00-9:00 AM: Advanced Chronic Sinusitis

3:00-3:30 PM: Afternoon Break & Exhibits

3:30-4:30 PM: General Otolaryngology

4:30-5:30 PM: Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

5:30-6:30 PM: Modern Management of Nasal Polyposis

Friday, February 7th

6:30-7:00 AM: Breakfast & Exhibits

7:00-8:00 AM: General Otolaryngology

8:00-9:00 AM: Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

This program is designed for practicing otolaryngologists and otolaryngology residents and fellows seeking the latest information in head and neck medicine, as well as General Practitioners, Family Medicine Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, and Urgent Care Physicians seeking to deepen their understanding and broaden their treatment for diseases of the head and neck. 

Course faculty selected to sit on each panel is coordinated by each Course Director, and comprised of internationally recognized experts in academic otolaryngology.

• Eben L. Rosenthal, MD
• Rakesh K. Chandra, MD, MMHC
• C. Gaelyn Garrett, MD, MMHC
• David S. Haynes, MD, FACS, MMHC
• Sarah L. Rohde, MD, FACS, MMHC
• Scott Stephan, MD
• Christopher Wootten, MD, MMHC
• John Seibert, MD, FACS

The Vanderbilt Sisson-Ossoff Otolaryngology Symposium is pending AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ accredited by the ACCME. 

There is a block of rooms reserved at The Lodge at Vail until Monday, December 30, 2024, or until the block is full (whichever comes first). 

To make a reservation:

1. Please call the dedicated group reservations line: 855-953-0197 which is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST. 
2. Reference the group name (Vanderbilt Sisson Otolaryngology Symposia 2025) and/or group code BVLVAN25 
3. Should you acquire a room outside the block (in the event of an upgraded room, the block is full and you find space elsewhere within the property, etc.) please reference code SVLVAN25.

*PLEASE NOTE: The room block is expected to fill to capacity by the Fall. We encourage booking as early as possible. 

SHOULD YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE LODGE:

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

There is a discount code SVLVAN25 that can be used for 15% off retail rates at time of reservation based on space and availability at the Arrabelle at Vail Village.

• Lionshead Village, 18 minutes walking, .9 miles
  • 675 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657
  • 888-688-8055

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES WITHOUT DISCOUNT

There are additional lodges and resorts within Vail Village and Lionshead Village that are within walking distance of The Lodge. While we cannot guarantee availability at any of these locations, we can be confident in the quality of the accommodations. Reservations at additional locations will be based on individual call-in, as additional room blocks have not been procured.

• Sitzmark Lodge (1 minute walking from the Lodge, 400 feet)
  • 183 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
  • 970-476-5001
• The Lodge Tower (1 minute walking from The Lodge, <400 feet)
  • 200 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657
  • 855-840-0859
• Tivoli Lodge (7 minutes walking from the Lodge, .3 miles)
  • 386 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657
  • 970-476-5615
• All Seasons, Hyatt (8 minutes walking from The Lodge, .4 miles)
  • 434 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
  • (970) 476-5641

UPDATED INFORMATION FOR THE 2025 MEETING FORTHCOMING: OCTOBER 2024

There is a discount available via Epic Mountain Express for attendees of the Sisson-Ossoff Symposium booking ground transportation to/from Denver International Airport and/or Eagle County Regional Airport into Vail Village/Beaver Creek.

Please use the PERSONALIZED BOOKING LINK HERE for 10% off your reservation. 

We encourage reservations to be made as soon as possible due to high demand. 

Should Epic Mountain Express not have any availability on your travel date, we additionally recommend Peak 1 Express for ground transportation. 

Ski lift tickets and rental equipment are available for purchase through the Vanderbilt conference until January 22, 2025. Guests may purchase tickets & equipment for use on any date(s) between January 25, 2025 to February 10, 2025. 

Purchase lift tickets through Vanderbilt conference HERE. Use promo code BVLVSF25. 

Promotion name: Vanderbilt Sisson Otolaryngology Symposia 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE: Promo code is space & case sensitive. You need to select the "quantity" of days when reserving rentals. Upon check-out, be sure to specify the "quantity" of days your rental(s) will be in your possession. 

VERY IMPORTANT: Purchasing lift tickets via the above link through the Vanderbilt conference disallows you from purchasing lift tickets via an Epic membership or profile at a later date for a better discount. 

EPIC PROFILE HOLDERS: Epic Passes/Day Passes available on the Epic App can be purchased at a steeper discount. If you are a repeat Vail Resort customer or plan to visit other resorts in the future, we encourage you to create an Epic profile, provide your personal information, and specify your resort location and dates to procure lift tickets with the highest discount.

Create your Epic profile here.

PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing Epic Day Passes via the Epic App or your membership may have restrictions on dates, so please be sure the dates and location you have selected for your lift passes match your schedule. 

Dress is casual and intended to suit conference attendance right off the slopes. Jeans, sweaters, ski pants, and athletic attire are welcome. 

Register HERE for the meeting, on or before January 2, 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you register on or after January 2, 2025, your name badge will not be pre-printed upon your arrival. You will be provided a a blank name badge. Your course gift will not be available for on-site pick-up, but will be shipped to you after the course. This applies to general attendees, course faculty, and panelists alike. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests due to cancelled registrations will be accepted until January 2, 2025 (30 days prior). After that date, registration refunds are not able to be provided. 50% registration refunds will be granted prior to that date. 

2026 at The Lodge at Vail

February 1-6, 2026