Date: 7/3/2011
TUMSPR News: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in cooperation with the Rhinology Research Society (RRS) organized one of the largest rhinology and facial surgery congresses in Tehran for the second time to highlight the advances in the field and introduce an ideal destination for health tourists.
Tehran hosted the biennial Middle East Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery Congress (MERC) for the second time on November 17 − 19, 2010 by the help of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Rhinology Research Society (RRS) and under the auspices of the European Rhinologic Society and European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
MERC has gained recognition, in the region as well as in many parts of the world, as an advanced learning environment. The opening of its second biennial congress included donation of Professor Reza Award to the outstanding pioneers of rhinology and facial plastic surgery in the Middle East.
In the second EMRC, more than 500 attendees, mostly otolaryngologists, rhinologists, facial plastic surgeons, and plastic surgeons from 11 countries, took part in the twin rhinology and facial plastic surgery programs at Tehran Olympic Hotel’s convention center. Having a "full-engagement" formula the participants chose which lecture to attend as plenary sessions were the order of the day in the mornings and other lectures were given in the afternoons.
Chaired by Dr. Mohsen Naraghi, a TUMS faculty member and the head of the RRS, the congress hosted renowned international guest speakers from the United States, Europe, and the Middle-East, creating a unique opportunity to share expertise with masters of the field.
Dr. Rollin K. Daniel and Dr. Sam Most, from California, delivered the introductory lectures on rhinoplasty as did benchmark lecturers Hannes Braun from Graz and Ramtin Kassir from New York on sinus surgery to kick start the meeting.
Surgical rejuvenation symposia on the middle and lower face, and also endoscopic lift of the upper face with instructive courses on FESS and rhino-neurosurgery as well as nasal reconstruction, and photography for facial plastic surgery were the other programs in the first day.
Subsequent sessions addressed nasal tip surgery techniques, crooked nose blepharoplasty and non-surgical measures in facial plastics.
Video demonstrations of original unpublished cases performed by masters of the field was the last order of each day. These included presentations on endonasal endoscopic orbital surgery, rhinoplasty and face lift rejuvenation surgeries allowing a virtual experience for the participants.
All presentations were clear, detailed and contained enormous loads of experience and practical tips on each subject. All sessions included adequate opportunity for questions and fruitful dialogue between the participants and the faculty.
The courses were well-attended, presented, and organized, and proved to be of exceptional value to attendees at all levels. It aimed toward structured learning for experienced surgeons, while at the same time contributed greatly to the teaching of the next generation of rhinologists and facial plastic surgeons.
The following are just a bunch of comments by some of the participants in their evaluation forms and emails: "Intensive, but great teaching." "Excellent lectures and video presentations." "This is an outstanding course. Please contact me for the future ones." "All issues were addressed in this course." "I've learned a lot, about a lot of different subjects!"
The social programs of the course included a tour from the historical monuments, museums, and cultural heritage sites of Tehran and the opportunity for some to visit historical cities of Esfahan and Shiraz, with their world-famous tourist attractions.
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