Compelling conversations will continue today with specialty leaders and experts addressing key current issues within the Academy and the specialty.

11:30 am–12:30 pm
International Lounge, Booth 104
The Value of International Membership (en Español!)

This year, there will be a special Spanish-language orientation about member benefits and how to get the most out of the meeting. Regional liaison for Latin America, J. Pablo Stolovitzky, MD, and Academy staffer Jorge de Casanova will lead this conversation.

Este año habra una orientación especial en español sobre los beneficios de membresia y sugerencias de cómo sacarle el mayor provecho a la reunión anual. El Dr. J. Pablo Stolovitzky, Coordinador Regional para Latinoamérica y el Sr. Jorge de Casanova, Especialista de Programas Internacionales de la AAO-HNSF conducirán esta charla.
 
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SDCC, Sails Pavilion
Influencing Local Medicare Policy

Arthur N. Lurvey, MD, will discuss how to influence local Medicare policy. He is the Medical Director for Part B Medicare in jurisdiction 1 that covers California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Research Lounge, Booth 150
Launching Your Research Career with a CORE Grant

John S. Rhee, MD, MPH, Debra G. Weinberger, MD, and Richard R. Orlandi, MD, will discuss the nuts and bolts of grant writing.