The Minimally Invasive ENT/Open Forum 2017 medical education conference runs from Thursday, March 16, to Saturday, March 18, at Sarasota's Hyatt Regency. The event brings together more than 120 medical professionals, including physicians, researchers and medical company representatives, from six countries and 22 U.S. states to discuss the latest in technological and surgical advancements in treating ear, nose and throat conditions. For the past 15 years, the Ear Research Foundation has hosted the Minimally Invasive course in Sarasota. Dr. Jack Wazen is a partner at Sarasota's Silverstein Institute and vice-president of research at the foundation.