EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ON

MANAGEMENT OF THE
TINNITUS PATIENT
September 16-18, 2010

FOR PATIENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

SPONSORED BY:

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Iowa
Intended Audience & Purpose: This conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, psychologists, and nurses who provide clinical
management services for patients with tinnitus. The conference will also provide information to patients who have tinnitus, their family
and friends, but it will NOT include individual diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of this conference is to provide a review of
current evaluation and management strategies for the treatment of tinnitus. Upon completion of the program, the participant will be able
to discuss the management of tinnitus and the tinnitus patient.

Guest of Honor:
Gerhard Andersson, PhD (Sweden)
Are there differences in the psychology between people with and without tinnitus
Treatments that work for people with tinnitus

Special Presentations
Carol Bauer, MD

Tom Brozoski, PhD

Changing the loudness and severity of tinnitus with

sound therapy

Neurotransmitters and tinnitus via

magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Christina T. Stocking, Au.D

Setting Up a Tinnitus Clinic

Industry Representatives
Ed Desporte, MA
General Hearing Instruments

Michael Piskosz, M.S

ReSound Global Audiology
Rick Giancola
Neuromonics, Pty Ltd

University of Iowa Faculty

Matthew Howard, MD, Neurosurgeon

Marlan Hansen, MD, Neurotologist

Rich Tyler, PhD, Audiologist

Catherine Woodman, MD, Psychiatrist

Shelley Witt, MA, Audiologist

REGISTRATION FORM SEPTEMBER 16-18TH, 2010

Name_____________________________________________________ Profession /Degree____________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (____)_____________________Fax (____)______________________E-mail___________________________________________
REGISTRATION FEE includes

Thursdays reception, Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday lunch, refreshment breaks, and conference

materials.
Physician:

$575

Tinnitus Patients and Students

Audiologists, Nurses, Residents and other health

care professionals:

$395

For registration after September 6, 2010 please

add an additional $50

$99

Make check payable to the Center for Conferences and return with completed registration form to:
Center for Conferences and Institutes
Registration Website:
The University of Iowa
http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/conferences/conferences.htm
250 CEF
Iowa City, IA, 52242-5000
Refund Policy: All but 15% of the fee is refundable if cancellation is made prior
Phone 800-551-9029. Fax 319-335-4039
to September 6, 2010. NO REFUNDS MADE FOR LATER NOTIFICATION

TENTATIVE PROGRAM
THURSDAY, September 16, 2010
6:00-7:30 pm Welcome Reception

Preliminary Program
FRIDAY, September 17, 2010
REGISTRATION
Welcome and Overview
Medical Evaluation
Surgery and Medications
Neurophysiological Models of Tinnitus
Psychiatric Factors in Tinnitus Treatment
Tinnitus Psychoacoustical Measurements
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
Hyperacusis
Barbecue at The Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn
SATURDAY, September 18, 2010
Sound Therapies, including Hearing Aids and music
Setting up a Tinnitus Clinic
Neuroimaging
Tinnitus Activities Treatment
Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Tinnitus
Manufacturers Forum
Reimbursement
Patient Forum
PRACTICUM Concurrent 20 minute sessions,
Tinnitus Measurement
Counseling and Patient Education
Setting up a Tinnitus Clinic

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The University of Iowa is the State of Iowa Licensure of
Audiologists sponsor # 143. We will provide a certificate
verifying your attendance, the program content, and the number of
hours you have attended to assist you with CEU requirements in
your state.
TRAVEL: The Cedar Rapids Airport is 20 miles north of Iowa
City. Shuttle service via Airport Shuttle Service to Iowa City is
available (phone: 800-725-8460 or 319-337-2340). Cost is $36
one-way or $67 round trip. Please notify the shuttle service 24
hours prior to requiring service (date of arrival, flight number, and
arrival time into Cedar Rapids).
Parking rates at the University Hospital: Friday, $2.00/hour, max
$12.00/day; Saturday, $.75/ hour, max of $12.00/day.
LODGING: The Heartland Inn (1-800-334-3277) ext. 19 or
319-351-8132, 87 2nd St. Coralville, IA 52241 USA (I-80 Exit
242). Room rates are $82.00 per night excluding taxes. When
calling, please tell the hotel Tinnitus Conference to secure the
negotiated rate.
WEBSITE: View the most up to date program on our website:
uihealthcare.com/depts/med/otolaryngology/conferences/
TINNITUS 2010 September