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13 - 15 March 2020ICC Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales

Including the Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses Group Inc.24th National Conference

ASOHNS ANNuAl SCIeNtIfIC MeetING

evolving Practice for the Next Decade

Registration Brochure



Contents

President’s Invitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Conveners’ Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Organising Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS) . . . . 4

Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pre-Meeting Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Scientific Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Call for Abstracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Summary of Registration fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Registration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

things to do in Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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President’s invitationIn its 70th year, the ASOHNS Annual Scientific Meeting is certain to be a special event.

the Society’s ASM is the premier education and networking event for the otolaryngology head and neck surgery community in Australia.

the 2020 meeting will be hosted at the International Convention Centre, Sydney from friday 13th to Sunday 15th March.

led by Richard Harvey and Yuresh Naidoo, the organising committee has invited a highly engaging list of local and international experts.

enjoy the camaraderie and the opportunities to participate in hands-on demonstrations and Q&A about innovative new products and technology that can help improve your practice and enhance patient care.

Phil Fisher FraCsPresident, ASOHNS

Conveners’ invitationThe 70th ASOHNS Annual Scientific Meeting is being held in Sydney, March 2020, in the new Sydney International Convention Centre. As conveners, we are pleased to invite you to what promises to be an exciting meeting.

With the new decade looming, we have a program bringing together an update for otolaryngologists moving forward in the next 10 years of practice. We are being joined by five prominent overseas keynote speakers in the fields of Sleep, Rhinology, Pediatrics, Otology and Head & Neck Surgery.

Satellite workshops will offer hands on surgical skill training in otology, rhinology, sleep and head and neck surgery. the theme of our meeting is “Evolving Practice for the Next Decade”, reflecting the need to integrate the evolving knowledge of disease into our day to day practice.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in 2020 for all that the meeting and city has to offer.

richard Harvey FraCs Yuresh naidoo FraCsConvener, ASOHNS ASM 2020 Scientific Convener, ASOHNS ASM 2020

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organising Committee Convener Richard Harvey fRACS

Scientific Convener Yuresh Naidoo FRACS

Committee Members Raewyn Campbell fRACS

Siamak Choroomi fRACS

Julia Crawford fRACS

Melville da Cruz fRACS

Simon Greenberg fRACS

Georgina Harris fRACS

Niall Jefferson fRACS

Nicholas Jufas fRACS

Jonathan Kong fRACS

Stuart Mackay fRACS

George Marcells fRACS

Catherine Meller fRACS

Daniel Novakovic fRACS

faruque Riffat fRACS

Narinderpal Singh fRACS

Mark Smith fRACS

Nicholas Stow fRACS

Joanna Walton fRACS

ASOHNS CeO lorna Watson

australian soCietY oF otolarYngologY Head and neCk surgerY (asoHns) ASOHNS is the representative organisation for ear Nose and throat Head and Neck Surgeons in Australia, and dates from 1950. ASOHNS members are Specialist Surgeons who investigate and treat conditions of the ear, nose, throat and neck. the Society is committed to clinical excellence, education, and the dissemination of information on otolaryngology head and neck surgery.

for further information, visit: www.asohns.org.au

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keYnote sPeakersassociate Professor nithin adappa Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

Dr Nithin D. Adappa is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the university of Pennsylvania, uSA. He completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in otolaryngology followed by a fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at the university of Pennsylvania. He is currently the fellowship director for the Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery as well as the surgical director for the AeRD Center at the university of Pennsylvania. He has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and recently was the editor for the second edition of the Atlas of endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery published in 2018.

Professor Catherine BirmanMedical Director of the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre, Sydney, Australia

Professor Catherine Birman is an eNt surgeon specialising in paediatric and

adult otology, cochlear implants and paediatric eNt. She is the Medical Director of the Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre, the largest cochlear implant program in Australia and one of the largest programs in the world. She has extensive experience in paediatric and adult cochlear implants and has completed over 1500 cochlear implant procedures.

In 2017 Prof Birman was awarded the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year Award for her work with cochlear implants. She received the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery medal for distinguished contribution to the art and science of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in 2018.

Prof Birman has published and presented extensively on cochlear implant outcomes, including specific paediatric cohorts, complex cases, anatomical abnormalities, and in the elderly; innovative cochlear implant devices; and bone conduction implantable hearing devices. Prof Birman has participated in several grants and clinical trials.

Prof Birman has worked for over 20 years at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, a tertiary/ quaternary paediatric hospital in Sydney as an otologist and cochlear implant specialist, involved in a number of clinics including hearing loss, cochlear

implant and atresia clinics, and a multidisciplinary primary ciliary dyskinesia clinic. She also serves on the faculty as a VMO at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Macquarie university Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital and Hornsby Hospital.

Prof Birman is a Director of the Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind Children, a charity for those with hearing or vision impairment. She is a Clinical Professor at Sydney university, an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie university and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has been a past NSW chair of ASOHNS and served on a number of hospital and NSW Health government committees.

Professor Howard FrancisProfessor and Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA

Howard W. francis, M.D., M.B.A., fACS is professor and chief of the division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences in the department of Surgery at Duke university Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. As a neurotologist, Dr francis’ clinical interests span the full scope of this subspecialty including the management and conditions of the ear, skull base and associated nervous system. His research interests include the determination of best practices of acoustic neuroma treatment, the examination of functional outcomes of cochlear implantation in young children and older adults, and the study of best practices in surgical education. Recent publications include multifactor influences of shared decision-making in acoustic neuroma treatment, clinical and psychosocial risk factors of hearing outcome in older adults with cochlear implants, and personal characteristics of residents that may predict competency improvement. He serves on editorial boards of the Cummings Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery text, the Otology and Neurotology Journal and the World Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the Otolaryngology Residency Review Committee of the ACGMe and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He was the 2018 president of the Society of university Otolaryngologists.

After completing his high-school education in Jamaica, and his bachelor’s degree at the university of Southern California in los Angeles, Dr francis earned his medical degree from the Harvard-MIt division of Health, Science and technology at Harvard Medical School, and then completed his internship, residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed his Master’s in Business Administration with a focus in medical

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services management at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. After 19 years on the faculty at Johns Hopkins during which he served as Residency Program Director, Director of the Johns Hopkins listening Center and Vice Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, he was appointed Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences in the Department of Surgery at Duke in March 2017.

Kindly supported by RACS through the RACS Visitor Grant Program

Professor natacha teissierGeneral Secretary YO-IFOS, Pediatric ENT Department, Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France

Professor Natacha teissier has been practicing pediatric eNt in Robert

Debré Hospital in Paris since 2004. She is specially trained in all forms of paediatric otolaryngology and rhinology but is particularly interested in otological surgery and facial clefts. She is currently involved in coordinating the multi-specialty follow up of children with congenital CMV infection, especially the eNt aspects.

Since 2008, she has been doing research on the neurosensory sequelae in congenital CMV infection. Based on data acquired both on human specimens and on a murine model, she has contributed to understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of hearing loss and vestibular disorders due to this viral infection. She is also working on assessing olfactory deficits in congenitally infected children.

dr kathryn van abelAssistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Dr Van Abel earned her medical degree from thomas Jefferson

Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, PA, after completing her undergraduate work at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. She went on to complete both her residency and Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. After completing her training in 2016, she joined the Mayo Clinic faculty. Her practice involves the evaluation and management of a broad range of head and neck disease, focusing on surgical oncology and reconstruction. She

has a special clinical interest in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, skull base surgery, and salivary disease. Her research focuses primarily on HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (tumor genetics, host immune response, surveillance biomarkers, management de-escalation, and outcomes) and skull base surgery. In addition, she is focused on resident education and has created a curriculum focused on simulation training for incoming residents. Outside of work she is an avid skier (prior competitive mogul skier), mountain biker, and fitness enthusiast who enjoys spending time traveling and playing outside with her family.

Professor tucker WoodsonDepartment of Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine and Upper Airway Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA

Dr Woodson has dual board certification in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. He is an internationally recognized expert in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. He has lectured worldwide on issues related to surgery and sleep medicine. He has served on the Standards of Practice Committee, and Quality and Outcomes working groups for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; the Program Advisory Committee and Sleep Disorders Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the exam Committee of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is past president of the International Surgical Sleep Society and has served on many national and international leadership positions related to sleep and sleep surgery. His primary research interests are upper airway structure/phenotypes and ventilatory function and development of better and less invasive reconstructive airway surgeries including radiofrequency and plasma surgical techniques, transformative methods of palatopharyngoplasty, tongue and hyoid suspension, soft tissue tongue surgery, and cranial nerve upper airway stimulation for sleep apnea. He was the fIeRO honour award recipient in 2015 for innovation in education and research in Otolaryngology. He has co-edited books on sleep apnea “Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea 3rd ed” and “Advanced techniques in Surgery of Sleep Apnea”. He has published over 150 manuscripts, peer reviewed articles and book chapters.

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Pre-meeting WorksHoPsIf you wish to attend a workshop, please ensure you indicate it when registering for the ASM. for further details regarding the workshops please visit the meeting website: asm.asohns.org.au

tuesday 10 - thursday 12 march 2020

tuesday: temporal Bone Course (mastoidectomy, Ci, skull Base)

Wednesday: endoscopic ear Course

thursday: endoscopic ear Course/Balloon eustachian tuboplasty

time: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Venue: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 50 Missenden Road Camperdown NSW 2050

Cost: temporal Bone Course

Dissector: $1,000.00 Observer: $500.00

endoscopic ear Course/Balloon eustachian tuboplasty (Wednesday and thursday)

Dissector: $2,500.00 Observer: $750.00

Attendance all 3 days - 10% discount

Conveners: Nicholas Jufas, Jonathan Kong, Nirmal Patel and Alex Saxby

International faculty: Professor Dennis Poe (uSA) Professor Brian Westerberg (Canada) Associate Professor Jane lea (Canada)

transfers: transfers are not included. Delegates to make their own way to the workshops.

for further information and to register, please email: [email protected]

Wednesday 11 march 2020

rhinology Workshoptime: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Venue: St Vincent’s Clinic 438 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Cost: Dissector: $950.00 Observer: $400.00

Conveners: Raewyn Campbell, Richard Harvey and Yuresh Naidoo

transfers: transfers are not included. Delegates to make their own way to the workshop.

thursday 12 march 2020

australasian College of ent Physicians (aCentP) Workshoptime: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney

Cost: $350.00

Convener: Brian Williams

indigenous Health Workshoptime: 9:00am – 5:00pm


Cost: Surgeon: $350.00 Other: $200.00

Convener: Kelvin Kong

sleep / robotics in adults Workshoptime: 8:00am – 5:00pm


Cost: Surgeon: $400.00 Registrar/Junior Doctor: $300.00

Conveners: Stuart Mackay and Nicholas Stow

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Friday 13 march 2020

8:00am - 10:00am PlenarY 1

10:00am - 10:30am morning tea with industry

10:30am - 12:30pm PlenarY 2

12:30pm - 1:30pm lunch with industry

1:30pm - 3:00pm Concurrent 1

RHINOlOGY

Concurrent 2

OtOlOGY

Concurrent 3

HeAD & NeCK

Concurrent 4

PAeDIAtRICS

3:00pm - 3:30pm afternoon tea with industry


lARYNGOlOGY

Concurrent 6

fACIAl PlAStICS

Concurrent 7

NeuRO-OtOlOGY

Concurrent 8

SleeP

5:00pm – 7:00pm Welcome reception

Gallery foyer, International Convention Centre Sydney

saturday 14 march 2020

7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast session 1

Women in Otolaryngology

Breakfast session 2

Historical Section

Breakfast session 3

Allergy

Sponsored by:

Breakfast session 4

Head and Neck



11:00am - 12:30pm PlenarY 4

12:30pm - 1:30pm lunch with industry


lARYNGOlOGY

Concurrent 10

fACIAl PlAStICS

Concurrent 11

PAeDIAtRICS

Concurrent 12

NeuRO-OtOlOGY

3:00pm - 3:30pm afternoon tea with industry


RHINOlOGY

Concurrent 14

OtOlOGY

Concurrent 15

HeAD & NeCK

Concurrent 16

SleeP

5:00pm - 6:00pm Annual General Meeting

7:00pm – 11:00pm gala dinner

Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf

sCientiFiC Program

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sunday 15 march 2020


Sponsored by:

President address

Video session


11:00am - 12.45pm PlenarY 6

Jean littlejohn Prize Presentation, Journal Awards

12.45pm MeetING CONCluDeS

1:00pm - 3:00pm Women in otolaryngology luncheon

12 Micron

Sponsored by:

sCientiFiC Program (Cont’d)

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Call For aBstraCtsAbstracts are invited for oral presentations and posters.

keY datesAbstract submission deadline: friday 29 November 2019

Abstract notification to authors: Monday 6 January 2020

Abstracts must be submitted via the meeting website: asm.asohns.org.au

suBmission guidelines1. Authors of research papers who wish to have their abstracts considered for inclusion must submit their

abstract electronically via the meeting website having regard to the published closing date. Abstracts submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

2. the title should be brief and explicit.

3. Research papers should follow the format – Aims, Methodology, Results, Conclusion.

4. Excluding title, authors (full given first name and family name) and institution, the abstract must not exceed 2,000 characters and spaces (approximately 300 words). In MS Word, this count can be determined from the ‘Review menu’. Any references must be included in this allowance. If you exceed this limit, the excess limit will NOt appear in the meeting publication.

5. Include details of main institution only.

6. Abbreviations should be used only in common terms. for uncommon terms, the abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word.

7. Presentations (slide and video) will only have electronic PowerPoint support. Audio visual instructions will be provided to all successful authors.

8. A 50 word CV is required from each presenter to facilitate the Chair’s introduction. excess text will not be captured by the system.

9. the acceptance, timing, presentation and discussion of all papers and posters are at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Notification of the timing of presentations will appear in correspondence sent to all successful authors.

10. tables, diagrams, graphs etc. CANNOt be accepted in the abstract submission. this is due to the limitations of the computer software program.

11. Please do not type in your abstract onto the submission page. Being internet based, each page on the submission site can only be open for 15 minutes before closing. type your submission on a text document (eg. MS Word) and copy and paste it into the abstract text field.

12. AutHORS MuSt Be ReGIStRANtS Of tHe MeetING tO PReSeNt AND fOR tHeIR ABStRACt tO APPeAR IN tHe PuBlICAtIONS.

13. Authors are required to declare conflict of interest if applicable. Failure or refusal to disclose or the inability to resolve the identified conflict will result in the abstract acceptance being withdrawn.

14. Amendments to abstracts after submission are not guaranteed.

15. The submitting author of an abstract will ALWAYS receive an email confirmation of receipt of the abstract into the submission site. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours it may mean the abstract has not been received. In this circumstance, please email [email protected] to determine why a confirmation email was not received.

16. Bullying, harassment, and inappropriate racial, gender or sexual comments will not be accepted at the ASOHNS ASM.

If there are any difficulties regarding this process please contact the meeting organisers on:

t: +61 3 9276 7406

e: [email protected]

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general inFormation

venuethe meeting will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney from friday 13 to Sunday 15 March 2020. for more information on the venue please visit: www.iccsydney.com.au

registration deskthe registration desk will be located in the Gallery foyer, level 2, ICC Sydney.

Opening Hours:

friday 13 March 2020: 7:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday 14 March 2020: 6:30am – 5:00pm

Sunday 15 March 2020: 8:00am – 12:45pm

internet FaCilitiesWireless internet will be available throughout the meeting. Details will be made available onsite.

ParkingICC Sydney has two 24 hour carparking facilities located within the exhibition Centre and ICC Sydney theatre, with a total of 826 car spaces. the closest car park to the meeting is the ICC Sydney exhibition Centre Car Park (Car Park 1).

Address: 14 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000

Operating hours: 7 Days - 24 hours

Car Park Height: 2.2 metres

Parking Rates*:

0 - 1 hour $18.00

1 - 2 hours $30.00

2 - 3 hours $38.00

3 - 4 hours $44.00

4+ hours (to 4am only) $49.00

Night rate $28.00(Entry after 5pm and exit before 4.00am. Car Park rates reset at 4.00am daily.)

there are secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, including Wilson Harbourside Car Park and Wilson Darling Square Car Park.

* Correct at time of publication

name BadgesYour name badge is essential for entry into scientific sessions. Please collect your meeting materials from the registration desk prior to entering the sessions.

dress CodeScientific Sessions: Smart casual

Gala Dinner: lounge suit / cocktail attire

oFFiCial FunCtions

asoHns general meeting (All ASOHNS current financial Full, Senior and Life Members may attend)

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

location: International Convention Centre Sydney

Welcome reception

Date: friday 13 March 2020

time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

location: Gallery foyer, International Convention Centre Sydney

Cost: Complimentary for full registration categories*, bookings essential

*Subject to availability at the time of booking

Additional tickets: $75.00 per person

gala dinner

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm

location: Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009

Cost: Complimentary for full registration categories*, bookings essential

*Subject to availability at the time of booking

Additional tickets: $150.00 per person

transfers: A ferry will transfer guests from the ICC Sydney to Doltone House for the Gala Dinner. Please meet at 6:20pm for a 6:30pm departure. A return ferry will depart Doltone House at 11:00pm. Please indicate if a transfer is required when registering for the ASM.

Note: If you would like to attend any of the above functions, please indicate your attendance when registering for the ASM. tickets will be issued to those who have indicated the functions they will be attending and will be essential for access.

Women in otolaryngology luncheon

Date: Sunday 15 March 2020

time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

location: 12 Micron tower 1, level 2, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000

Cost: Surgeon - $120.00 Registrar/Junior Doctor - $60.00

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e-PostersScientific posters will be displayed electronically on poster stations located in the industry exhibition during the meeting.

Continuing ProFessional develoPment Program Please refer to the meeting website for updates regarding eligibility for CPD points.

PassPort and visa requirementsAll visitors to Australia must hold a valid passport and visa. Visa’s must be applied for before departure. New Zealand holders may apply for a visa upon arrival in Australia. for further information on visa applications, visit: homeaffairs.gov.au

PHotograPHYPlease be advised that photographs may be taken during the meeting and reproduced by the meeting organiser or society. If you do not wish to be included in a photograph, please advise the photographer.

Parents roomICC Sydney has a parent’s room located on level 2, behind the Gallery (industry exhibition). facilities include a change table, heating amenities and a comfortable area for breastfeeding.

CHild mindingCeeBee Care (Charlton Brown early learning Pty ltd) offers convenient childcare services, with quality nannies that meet each child’s physical, emotional and educative needs. every CeeBee Care nanny is well qualified with a minimum Certificate III in early Childhood, first Aid, Working with Children Check card and Criminal History check in place.

the casual rate for a hotel or creche based nanny is $38.40 per hour per nanny. for booking details and further information please visit: https://ceebee.care/in-home-care%2fbabysitting or email: [email protected]

dietarY requirementsthe venue is responsible for all catering at the meeting and the Meeting Organiser does not inspect or control food preparation areas or attempt to monitor ingredients used. Contact the venue directly for all special dietary requirements during the event, irrespective of whether details have been provided to the Meeting Organiser. If the Meeting Organiser requests information about your dietary requirements for a specific event they will endeavour to forward the information

provided to the venue (time permitting). even if information is requested or provided, the Meeting Organiser takes no responsibility for ensuring the venue acknowledges your dietary requirements or that these requirements can be met. In all cases you must verify for yourself that your dietary requirements have been met and the Meeting Organiser refutes any and all liability for any failure to adequately provide your special dietary requirements or any consequential damage resulting from such failure.

registration inFormation

HoW to registerDelegates can register online or download a registration form by visiting: asm.asohns.org.au

Alternatively, complete the registration form on page 14 and email, mail or fax to RACS Conferences and events Management (contact details are below).

registration ConFirmationAn automatic registration confirmation will be generated upon the completion of all successful online registrations.

If registration is submitted using the downloaded registration form, a registration confirmation will be provided by email from the meeting organisers.

Please check all details and advise the meeting organiser of any changes. All changes must be made in writing to: [email protected]

CanCellation PoliCYCancellations must be notified in writing to: [email protected]

A cancellation fee of 20% of the appropriate registration fee will be charged. Please note there will be no refunds after Monday 13 January 2020.

registration enquiriesConferences and events ManagementRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsCollege of Surgeons Gardens250-290 Spring Streeteast Melbourne VIC 3002Australia

t: +61 3 9276 7406f: +61 3 9276 7431e: [email protected]

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summarY oF registration FeesAll costs are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GSt.

Register online: asm.asohns.org.au

early registration ends Monday 13 January 2020

standard registration Valid tuesday 14 January 2020 – Sunday 9 february 2020

late registration Valid from Monday 10 february 2020 onwards

registration Categories full Registration Includes:

• Access to all scientific sessions

• Meeting materials

• Access to the exhibition

• Morning and afternoon refreshments in accordance with the program

• Lunch in accordance with the program

• Welcome Reception (Friday 13 March 2020)

• Breakfast Sessions

• Gala Dinner (Saturday 14 March 2020)*

If you would like to attend any of the above activities, please indicate your attendance on the ASOHNS ASM registration form.

*The Gala Dinner is not included in the medical student registration category. Tickets must be purchased separately.

surgeon Full registration

ASOHNS Member early Registration $1,365.00

ASOHNS Member Standard Registration

$1,485.00

ASOHNS Member late Registration $1,595.00

Non Member early Registration $1,600.00

Non Member Standard Registration $1,795.00

Non Member late Registration $1,900.00

Member rates only apply to members of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. If you are a NZSOHNS member, international surgeon or not a member of ASOHNS, the Non-Member registration fee applies.

registrar/Junior doctor Full registration

Registrar/Junior Doctor early Registration

$1,060.00

Registrar/Junior Doctor Standard Registration

$1,170.00

Registrar/Junior Doctor late Registration

$1,240.00

medical student Full registration

Medical Student early Registration $500.00

Medical Student Standard Registration

$600.00

Medical Student late Registration $700.00

Medical student rates only apply to those enrolled in a medical degree in Australia or New Zealand. Pre-SET junior doctors must register under the Registrar/Junior Doctor category.

Pre-meeting Workshops

Australasian College of eNt Physicians (ACeNtP) Workshop

$350.00

Indigenous Health Workshop Surgeon Other

$350.00$200.00

Rhinology Workshop Dissector Observer

$950.00$400.00

Sleep / Robotics in Adults Workshop Surgeon Registrar/Junior Doctor

$400.00$300.00

Official Functions – Additional Tickets

Welcome Reception $75.00

Gala Dinner $150.00

Women in otolaryngology luncheon

Surgeon $120.00

Registrar/Junior Doctor $60.00

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registration All costs are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST.

Early Registration

Ends Monday 13 January 2020

Standard Registration

Valid Tuesday 14 January 2020 – Sunday 9 February

2020

Late Registration

Valid from Monday 10 February 2020

onwards

Subtotal

surgeon Full registration

ASOHNS Member $1,365.00 $1,485.00 $1,595.00 $

Non Member $1,600.00 $1,795.00 $1,900.00 $

Member rates only apply to members of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. If you are a NZSOHNS member, international surgeon or not a member of ASOHNS, the Non-Member registration fee applies.

registrar/Junior doCtor Full registration

Registration fee $1,060.00 $1,170.00 $1,240.00 $

mediCal student Full registration

Registration fee $500.00 $600.00 $700.00 $

Medical student rates only apply to those enrolled in a medical degree in Australia or New Zealand. Pre-SET junior doctors must register under the Registrar/Junior Doctor category.

Pre-meeting WorksHoPs

Rhinology WorkshopDissectorObserver

$950.00$400.00

$

Australasian College of eNt Physicians (ACeNtP) Workshop $350.00 $

Indigenous Health WorkshopSurgeon

Other$350.00$200.00

$

Sleep / Robotics in Adults WorkshopSurgeon

Registrar/Junior Doctor$400.00$300.00

$

oFFiCial FunCtions

Tick if attending: Welcome Reception Gala Dinner Complimentary*

*The Gala Dinner is not included in the medical student registration category. Tickets must be purchased separately.

Gala Dinner Ferry Transfer: ICC Sydney to Doltone House Y / N Doltone House to ICC Sydney Y / N

OFFiciAl FuncTiOns – AddiTiOnAl TickeTs

Welcome Reception $75.00 $

Gala Dinner $150.00 $

Women in otolarYngologY lunCHeon

SurgeonRegistrar/Junior Doctor

$120.00$60.00

$

total $

dietarY requirements

Vegetarian Gluten free

Vegan lactose free

No Seafood No Dairy

Other: ___________________

PaYment oPtions (Please tick)

Cheque – A cheque made payable to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons must accompany this form.

EFT / Credit Card / PayPal – Details will be provided to make payment.

Privacy Policy details can be viewed on the RACS website at: www.surgeons.org/disclaimerprivacy/

Cancellations must be notified in writing to: [email protected]

A cancellation fee of 20% of the appropriate registration fee will be charged. Please note there will be no refunds after Monday 13 January 2020.

All prices quoted are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. A tax invoice will be issued upon processing of this registration form.

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons ABN 29 004 167 766

Complete all sections and return to:ASOHNS ASM 2020Conferences and Events ManagementRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsCollege of Surgeons Gardens250-290 Spring StreetEast Melbourne VIC 3002Australia

T: +61 3 9276 7406F: +61 3 9276 7431E: [email protected]

registration Form

delegate details

title: __________ Given Name:________________________ Surname: ______________________________________

Preferred Name (for name badge): _____________________________________________________________________

Postal address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: ______________Postcode: ___________ Country: ________________________

telephone (work): _____________________________telephone (private): __________________________________

fax: _________________________________________Mobile: _____________________________________________

email (confirmation and tax invoice will be issued by email): ____________________________________________________

Please mark X in this box if you do not want your name and state/country circulated to delegates and industry.

Provide your RACS ID Number for automatic allocation of CPD points.

register online: asm.asohns.org.au

(Office use only) EA No.RACS ID No.

13 - 15 March 2020 ICC Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales


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aCCommodationto book your accommodation for the meeting please visit: asm.asohns.org.au

aCCommodation enquiriesCorporate Blue events Management t: +61 3 9578 6555936B Glenhuntly Road f: +61 3 9578 6505Caulfield South VIC 3162 E: [email protected]

adina apartment Hotel sydney darling Harbour 11115

55 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000

t: +61 2 9249 7000

www.tfehotels.com/en/hotels/adina-apartment-hotels/sydney-darling-harbour/

10 minute walk to the ICC Sydney

Check in: 2:00pm Check out: 11:00am

standard one Bedroom apartment $320.00 per night (includes GSt)

two Bedroom apartment $620.00 per night (includes GSt)

Room rates exclude breakfastRoom rates include WIfI

novotel sydney darling square 1111

17 little Pier Street, Haymarket NSW

t: +61 2 8217 4000

www.novotelsydneydarlingsquare.com.au/



standard room $250.00 per room per night (includes GSt)


ParkroYal darling Harbour sydney 11115

150 Day Street, Sydney NSW 2000

t: +61 2 9261 1188

www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-darling-harbour-sydney/rooms.html



superior room $310.00 per room per night (includes GSt)

darling Harbour room $340.00 per room per night (includes GSt)


sofitel sydney darling Harbour 11111

12 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000

t: +61 2 8388 8888

www.sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.com.au/



superior room $439.00 per room per night (includes GSt)


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FrequentlY asked questionsWhat’s included in my meeting registration fee?Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas are included in the full registration fee. the Welcome Reception, Breakfast Sessions and Gala Dinner are complimentary with the full registration fee. the Gala Dinner is not included in the medical student registration category. tickets must be purchased separately.

What is sydney’s climate in march?Sydney enjoys a sunny climate with mild winters and warm summers. Autumn is the mildest time of year in Sydney when the humidity drops and average temperatures fall between 17.8 - 25.2°C (64 - 77°f).

Can i bring extra guests to the social functions?Yes, additional tickets to the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner can be purchased for $75.00 and $150.00 inc GSt respectively.

is membership required to attend the meeting?No, however there is a discount for ASOHNS members. to become a member of ASOHNS please contact the ASOHNS Federal office on +61 2 9954 5856.

When does early registration end?early registration closes Monday 13 January 2020.

What is the cut-off date to register for asoHns asm 2020?Online registrations will remain open until the commencement of the ASM and registrations will be accepted onsite.

Will my details be published in the delegate circulation list?In registering for the ASOHNS ASM 2020, relevant details will be incorporated into a delegate circulation list for the benefit of all delegates (name and state/country only) and may be made available to parties directly related to the meeting including sponsors and exhibitors. If you do not wish for your details to be published in the delegate circulation list please opt out of this option when registering.

Who do i contact with questions regarding the asoHns asm 2020?Conferences and events ManagementRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsCollege of Surgeons Gardens250-290 Spring Streeteast Melbourne VIC 3002Australia


i need to change my accommodation. Who should i contact?Corporate Blue936B Glenhuntly RoadCaulfield South VIC 3162


Any specific needsWe endeavour to ensure delegates attending the ASOHNS ASM 2020 with specific needs are catered for. Should you require assistance, please contact the meeting organisers.

do i need personal insurance?Delegates shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for loss or injury to persons or property, including baggage during the ASOHNS ASM 2020. We strongly recommend that at the time of booking your travel you take out a travel insurance policy of your choice. the policy should include the loss of deposit through cancellation, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, financial loss incurred through disruptions to accommodation or travel arrangements due to strikes or other industrial action. the meeting organisers are not responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

What does the goods and services tax (gst) mean?A goods and services tax of 10% is levied on most purchases in Australia and is included in the purchase price of the goods or services. International delegates may be eligible for a refund of the GSt on goods purchased in Australia. for more information visit: homeaffairs.gov.au

no smoking policyAll internal areas of ICC Sydney are non-smoking areas and ASOHNS supports a non-smoking policy.

disclaimerthe information in this document is correct at the time of providing, however, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.

liability waiverIn the event of industrial disruptions, ASOHNS ASM 2020 and the organisers accept no responsibility. In the event of the venue becoming unusable or other circumstances, or the need to cancel the ASM there can be no liability on the ASOHNS ASM 2020 or the meeting organisers.

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tHings to do in sYdneY

sYdneY BridgeClimBSee Sydney at its best - take the climb of your life to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. for an unforgettable experience, climb 134 metres above sea level for 360-degree views of Sydney and beyond.

sYdneY oPera Housethis iconic venue is situated on Sydney’s Harbour and features world-class performances in opera, classical and modern music, ballet, contemporary dance, theatre and more. enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the uNeSCO World Heritage-listed building on a guided tour, available in a range of languages. Peek behind the curtains and uncover the fascinating stories of Australia’s most celebrated performing arts centre.

Bondi BeaCHBondi Beach is renowned for its glistening ocean, pristine sands, reliable surf and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Only 30 minutes by public transport from the city centre, Bondi beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches. From swimming, surfing and sunbathing to a spectacular coastal walk and delicious places to eat, Bondi has something for everyone.

Blue mountainsRejuvenate among world heritage-listed natural scenery and opulent accommodation to make the most of the grandeur of the Blue Mountains. Enjoy fine food and wines and spa treatments. Relax with private swimming pools, personal fireplaces and other luxuries.

taronga ZooOne of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry. Open 365 days a year, admission includes daily keeper talks and shows, and access to the Sky Safari, Sydney’s only cable car.

for more information please visit: www.sydney.com

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meeting organisersRACS Conferences and events ManagementRoyal Australasian College of SurgeonsCollege of Surgeons Gardens250 – 290 Spring Streeteast MelbourneVIC 3002 Australia



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