63rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN
September 19-22, 2024
We look forward to hosting you in Indianapolis!
Mechelle and I are excited to be hosting the 63rd Annual Lilliputian Surgical Society meeting! Indianapolis, the racing capital of the world, has an energetic downtown offering over 300 diverse restaurants and 50 major attractions, including renowned arts and cultural institutions and award-winning sports facilities.
For questions regarding the 2024 meeting in Indianapolis, IN please email info@lilliputiansurgicalsociety.com or contact meeting host, Dr. Fred Rescorla directly, frescorl@iupui.edu.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Bottleworks Hotel, the former Coca-Cola Bottling Co of Indianapolis turned into a boutique hotel. Located on Mass Ave, this area features well-known establishments and attractions with many restaurants within walking distance.
Reserve online: Visit the hotel’s custom group rate link.
Reserve by phone: Call (317) 556-1234 and mention ”Lilliputian Surgical Society Meeting”.
Meeting Itinerary
Thursday, September 19
Dress Code: Business Casual
3:00 PM: Hotel Check-In at Bottleworks Hotel
850 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
6:00-7:30 PM: Welcome Reception in the Samuelson Room
First Floor of Bottleworks Hotel
7:30 PM: Dinner on your own.
Visit lilliputiansurgicalsociety.com for restaurant recommendations
Friday, September 20
Dress Code: Casual
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast at The Fountain Room
Across the street from the Bottleworks Hotel – 830 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1480, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
9:30 AM: Buses Depart for Daily Activities. Please See Name Badge for Group Letter.
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9:30 AM: Buses Depart for Benjamin Harrison Home from Bottleworks Hotel Main Entrance
10:00 - 11:30 AM: Benjamin Harrison Home Tour
11:30 AM: Buses Depart for Newfields
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Box Lunch at The Cafe at Newfields and Begin Self-Guided Tour
1:00 - 1:45 PM: The Lume Tour: Featuring Dalí Alive
1:45 - 2:30 PM: Newfields Self-Guided Galleries and Gardens Tour
2:30 PM: Buses Depart for Dallara Plant in Speedway
3:00 - 4:30 PM: Tour Dallara Plant in Speedway
4:30 PM: Buses Depart for Bottleworks Hotel
5:00 PM: Free Time
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9:30 AM: Buses Depart for Dallara Plant from Bottleworks Hotel Main Entrance
10:00 - 11:30 AM: Tour Dallara Plant in Speedway
11:30 AM: Buses Depart for Newfields
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Box Lunch at The Cafe at Newfields and Begin Self-Guided Tour
1:00 - 1:45 PM: The Lume Tour: Featuring Dalí Alive
1:45 - 2:30 PM: Newfields Self-Guided Galleries and Gardens Tour
2:30 PM: Buses Depart for Benjamin Harrison Home
3:00 - 4:30 PM: Benjamin Harrison Home Tour
4:30 PM: Buses Depart for Bottleworks Hotel
5:00 PM: Free Time
8:00 PM: Buses Depart for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
6:30 - 9:00 PM: Dinner and Exhibits at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
9:00 PM: Buses Depart for Bottleworks Hotel
Saturday, September 21
Dress Code: Business Casual for Surgeons; Casual for Spouses/Significant Others
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7:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast at The Fountain Room
Across the street from the Bottleworks Hotel – 830 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1480, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
9:30 AM: Bus Departs for Indiana State Museum from Bottleworks Hotel Main Entrance
10:00 - 11:30 AM:Indiana State Museum Tour
11:30 AM: Bus Departs for Lunch at Riley Children’s Health Atrium
12:00 - 1:15 PM:12:00 - 1:15 PM: Lunch in Riley Children’s Health Atrium (Spouses/Significant Others & Surgeons)
1:30 PM: Bus Departs for Botleworks Hotel
2:00 PM: Free Time
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7:00 - 7:45 AM: Breakfast at The Fountain Room
Across the street from the Bottleworks Hotel – 830 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1480, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
8:00 AM: Bus Departs for Riley Outpatient Center Auditorium from Bottleworks Hotel Main Entrance
575 Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
8:20 AM: Welcome by Fred Rescrola, MD & Alan Ladd, MD
8:30 AM: Practicing Medicine in the Fast Lane: What is Motorsports Medicine?
Julie Vaizer, MD
Medical Director Indianapolis Motor Speedway & INDYCAR
9:00 AM: Short Bowel Syndrome: Lessons from the Past, Building a Brighter Future
Charles Vanderpool, MD
Medical Director, Nutrition Support & Intestinal Rehabilitation
9:30 AM: Old Dogs & New Tricks: Using an Off-Patent Generic Drug to Treat Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Troy Markel, MD
Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Riley Institute of Clinical Research
10:00 AM: Break
10:15 AM: Single Functional Ventricle: From Palliation to Cure
Mark Rodefeld, MD
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
10:45 AM: Cochlear Implantation in the Pediatric Patient
Matthew Partain, MD
Otolaryngology
11:15 AM: Joint Video Session:
1 Pediatric Surgeon for 4 Million People: How to Impact Access to Pediatric Surgical Care in Africa
Britney Grayson, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, IUSOM & Medical Director KB Kijabe, Kijabe Kenya
Forming a Sustainable Partnership in Global Pediatric Surgery
BrianGray, MD
Division, PD Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
11:50 AM: Surgeons Depart for Lunch at Riley Children’s Health Atrium
12:00 - 1:15 PM: Lunch in Riley Children’s Health Atrium (Spouses/Significant Others & Surgeons)
1:30 PM: Albatross Session
Riley Outpatient Conference Center Auditorium
2:30 PM: Non-Member Surgeons Depart for Bottleworks Hotel and Enjoy Free Time
Bus at Riley Outpatient Entrance
2:30 PM: Members Business Meeting
4:00 PM: Member Bus Departs for Bottleworks Hotel and Enjoy Free Time
Bus at Riley Outpatient Entrance
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6:15 PM: Buses Depart for Skyline Club
1 America Square 36th Floor, Indianapolis, Indiana 46282
6:30 - 9:00 PM: Cocktail Reception & Dinner at Skyline Club
9:00 PM: Board Buses Depart for Bottleworks Hotel
Sunday, September 22
Dress Code: Casual
7:00 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast at The Fountain Room
Across the street from the Bottleworks Hotel – 830 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1480, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
11:00 AM: Hotel Check-Out
Places to Eat
*Distance from Bottleworks Hotel
906 Carrollton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (200 Feet*)
A diverse collection of casual international eateries & bars in a contemporary, industrial space.
725 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.2 Miles*)
Trendy gathering place with a patio for contemporary fare, drinks & happy-hour specials.
719 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.2 Miles*)
British-style pub popular with soccer fans offering local & imported beers & global fare.
735 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.2 Miles*)
Relaxed, modern Thai cafe serving classic fare & desserts with beer, wine & cocktails.
765 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.2 Miles*)
Sleek, funky locale for fusion-inspired Japanese plates & sushi, plus cocktails & after-dinner DJs.
540 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (.3 Miles*)
Microbrewery & American restaurant located in a historical church with Sunday brunch & a full bar.
635 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.3 Miles*)
This buzzy tavern offers updated American pub grub & wines on tap, plus darts & shuffleboard.
600 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.4 Miles*)
Classic sushi and new, inspired creations.
401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.5 Miles*)
Indoor/outdoor beer hall with Bavarian-style decor offering German food, beers &, live music.
505 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.5 Miles*)
A modern choice for seasonal seafood & steak in a bright space with nautical decor.
575 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.5 Miles*)
Traditional pub offering Irish & American comfort grub, draft brews & cocktails in a lively setting.
334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.7 Miles*)
Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes are delivered in an upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere.
342 Massachusetts Ave # 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.7 Miles*)
Chic farm-to-table specialist serving inventive New American fare plus fresh pressed juices.
329 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (.8 Miles*)
Creative thin- or thick-crust pies in a casual location with a patio, plus beer & wine.