Enrollment is limited to 16 and early application is encouraged.


Application for admission is made by submitting the following items. All items must be submitted before an acceptance decision can be made. Applications will be reviewed through September 5th, or until the workshop is full.


-Your curriculum vitae


-a letter briefly describing your institutional affiliation, research and surgical responsibilities and why you wish to attend this workshop


-A very brief letter of support from your supervisor or mentor


-Applications by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.


Applications may be sent via email, fax, or postal service to the contact person (see link above).


Accepted applicants will be provided with registration information.
Registration Fee: $900 students $1500 all others

Lodging accommodations will be at the Highseas Conference Center. The registration fee includes lodging (minimum double occupancy) from October 30 through checkout on November 3. Transportation will be provided from the lodging to the course venue for the duration of the course. Highseas cannot accomodate families, please contact the coordinator for information about off-campus lodging alternatives. Bar Harbor is served by two airports: Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport Bangor Airport Please be advised that The Jackson Laboratory can only provide transportation from the Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport to downtown Bar Harbor. If you are flying into Bangor, you must make your own arrangements for ground transportation to Bar Harbor. Ground transportation information can be found at the Bangor Airport website. Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area. Bus Service to Bar Harbor is Seasonal (late May-early September). Service may be provided by Vermont Transit/Greyhound. For area maps and other information regarding the Bar Harbor area, please visit the web site for the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce