This course is open to fellows currently training in an AHNS accredited head and neck microvascular program throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Fellow registration for the 2026 course will open on July 6, 2026 at 8:00am ET.
Due to scheduling challenges and facility availability, there will be no resident course in 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Mission
The mission of the Microvascular Fellow Boot Camp is to expose current head and neck microvascular fellows to both common and uncommon free flap procedures, indications, techniques and nuances of insetting including soft tissue and boney inset plating, and to expose residents to head and neck anatomy and ablative procedures.
About the Boot Camp
This course is unique because it's centered on a defect-oriented approach in fresh cadavers. Cadavers will have pre-existing defects and the participants will be required to design and reconstruct the defects (including osteotomies, plating, soft tissue inset, etc.) for each head and neck subsite. We put together an outstanding group of faculty from high volume training centers all over the country. We are offering this wonderful learning opportunity to a broad audience including 40 fellows free of charge. There will be stations with two fellows and one faculty member per cadaver to maximize the educational experience. There will be an additional prosection station. *Please note that the ratios are subject to change due to a regional shortage of donors.
Funding for the course is provided by The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and industry sponsors.
Event Date and Location
Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Hamilton Hall Anatomy Lab at The Ohio State University College of Medicine
1645 Neil Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43210
Tentative Timeline of Events
Friday, October 23, 2026
Fellow & Faculty Reception | 6:00p ET
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fellow Course | 7:00a – 4:00p ET
Banquet Dinner | 6:00 – 10:00p ET
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Fellow Course | 7:00a – 3:00p ET
*Subject to change. Final agenda will be shared once registration is confirmed.
*Please note there is no resident course for 2026.
Registration
We are offering 40 spots on a first come, first serve basis (limit two fellows per institution). Registration is free for all qualified attendees and open to fellows from AHNS accredited head and neck microvascular programs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
*Please note, once the registration application has been submitted, we ask that you wait until you receive an approval confirmation email prior to making travel arrangements.
Accommodations
Aloft Columbus University District
1295 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
Please check back for booking links at 8 a.m. ET on July 6, 2026.
Health and Safety
The Microvascular Fellow Boot Camp will closely monitor CDC guidelines and put into place any necessary measures to protect the health and safety of all participants.
For More Information
To learn more about the next Microvascular Fellow Boot Camp, please contact Elaine.OrtizSanchez@osumc.edu, Audrey.Agner@osumc.edu, Emily.Hill@osumc.edu.Photos from past courses
