Anesthesia in Paradise

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

Schedule

Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
March 1 - 6, 2026

Sunday, March 1

0800

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0825

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0830

Seven Habits for Highly Safe Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists Part I

D.Lin
0930

Seven Habits for Highly Safe Anesthesiologists and Anesthetists Part II

D.Lin
1030

Break
1045

The New ASA Airway Guidelines: What's Different?

I.Osborn
1145

Advances in the Practice of Anesthesiology: Gameshow Style!!

R.Isaak
1245

Adjourn

Monday, March 2

0815

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0830

Myths and Facts Regarding Perioperative Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions

R.Isaak
0930

Seeing Is Believing: Point-of-Care Ultrasound

R.Isaak
1030

Break
1045

Medications for Intraoperative Blood Pressure Control: “Going Up or Down?”

I.Osborn
1145

Supraglottic Airways: Past, Present and Future

I.Osborn
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 3

0815

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0830

Pediatric Anesthesia for the Occasional Provider

I.Osborn
0930

New Concepts in Neuroanesthesia

I.Osborn
1030

Break
1045

Stuck Between a “Rock” and a Hard Place: Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism

R.Isaak
1145

Burnout: Interventions That WORK Against This Healthcare Epidemic

D.Lin
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 4 - Day Open

Thursday, March 5

0815

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0830

In the Eyes of the Patient: Dialog and Disclosure Part I

D.Lin
0930

In the Eyes of the Patient: Dialog and Disclosure Part II Case Discussion

D.Lin
1030

Break
1045

Extubation of the Difficult Airway

I.Osborn
1145

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The Science and the Techniques

I.Osborn
1245

Adjourn

Friday, March 6

0815

Registration - Mandatory Sign In
0830

Anesthetic Considerations for Endovascular Surgery: EVARs, TEVARs, and FEVARs

R.Isaak
0930

Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Fantasy: Examining Dogmas in Anesthesiology

R.Isaak
1030

Break
1045

PACU Dilemmas

D.Lin
1145

Workplace Violence in Anesthesia: Are We Immune?

D.Lin
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.50 Pharmacology? / 14.50 Clinical Management? / 19.00 Patient Safety? / 2.00 Ethics?

Faculty

Rob Isaak, DO, FASA

Professor of Anesthesiology
Division Chief - Liver Transplant / Vascular Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Durham, North Carolina

Della Ming Lin, MD

Senior Fellow, Estes Park Institute
Patient Safety Leadership Fellow and Faculty, HRET
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Board of Directors
Past Department Chief, Anesthesiology
Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Irene P. Osborn, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Division of Neuroanesthesia
Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York

Location

Playa Conchal, Costa Rica

The Guanacaste region is located in the Northern Pacific region of Costa Rica, where natural beauty and lush surroundings have made it one of the most popular destinations among visitors. Here, the water of the sparkling Pacific is always at a comfortable temperature for swimming, snorkeling or surfing. North Guanacaste plays host to an abundance of stunning natural landscapes including semi-active volcanoes, savannahs and tropical dry forests. While at Playa Conchal, many of Costa Rica's wildlife refuges and national parks are within a few hours' reach. Playa Conchal's temperature averages 85°F year round.

In addition to swimming and snorkeling, visitors to Playa Conchal can enjoy deep sea fishing excursions and hiking trips to the nearby national parks or nature reserves. Indulge your adventurous side with a visit to the underground caves at Barra Honda National Park. Kayak tours through mangroves and estuaries allow for ideal nature watching. Take a float tour on the Corobicí River to view monkeys in the tree tops and iguanas on the riverbanks.

Accommodations

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

All-inclusive concept includes 7 nights accommodations, guest room internet access, select domestic and imported alcoholic beverages, all meals and snacks, mini-bar drinks (refilled once per day), 24-hour room service, exercise facilities, daytime tennis courts, table games, non-motorized water sports, scheduled stage shows, Kid's Club, Government taxes/service charge and bellman/waitstaff gratuities at the resort. (Airport transfers not included.)

The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal is set on 2,400 acres and offers everything you need to revitalize and thrive. Nestled between lush forests and the sparkling azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel offers a lagoon-style pool, gardens, tennis courts, a championship golf course, the Westin Kids Club®, fine dining, WestinWORKOUT® facilities, Heavenly Spa by Westin™ and much more. Deluxe Junior Suites are approximately 538 square feet and feature 1 king or 2 double Westin Heavenly Beds® (based on hotel availability), living area with sofa sleeper and arm chairs, small dining table, LCD TV, private terrace or balcony, daily stocked minibar, coffeemaker, iron/board, sleek bathroom with Heavenly Bath® amenities, hairdryer, robes, slippers, and more.

Ground transportation is available for a fee to and from both Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), with private transfers and shuttle service offered by different companies. Transfers are not included.

Starting at $604.00/night*
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Deluxe Junior Suite, 1 King or 2 Double, Sofa bed, 50sqm/538sqft, Living/sitting area, Dining area, Wireless internet, complimentary, Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Junior Suite (1-4 people)

*Excluding additional taxes and fees

Hotel Information

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

ACCOMMODATIONS: All-inclusive concept includes 7 nights accommodations, guest room internet access, select domestic and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, mini-bar drinks (refilled once per day), 24 hour room service, exercise facilities, daytime tennis courts, table games, non-motorized water sports, scheduled stage shows, Kid's Club, Government taxes/service charge and bellman/waitstaff gratuities at the resort. (Airport transfers not included.)

7 night stay required: Arrival Sat, February 28; Departure Sat, March 7.

If you choose to stay elsewhere you will be charged approximately $160 per person, per day for 8am-5pm entry into the resort, even if you are only attending the seminar. This is a firm resort policy. This fee is subject to change and limited day passes may be issued without notice at the discretion of the resort management.

Deluxe Junior Suite

Single Occupancy $4,228 total (Limited availability)

Double Occupancy $5,637 total

Triple Occupancy $8,032 total

Quad adult occupancy TBA

Max occupancy per room is 4 people regardless of age.

Child rates:

0-5 years old: FREE when sharing with adult

Age 6-12, $616 total per child when sharing with adult.

Teen 13-17 $974 total per teen when sharing with adult

Higher category, suites and/or pre/post-stay requests may be available upon request. Call 1-800-222-6927.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations accepted without penalty until November 24, 2025. Cancellations, reduction in occupancy, reduction in stay length, or no-show after November 24, 2025. will result in loss of the full stay amount. Firm hotel policy - no exceptions for any reasons including weather, travel, employer restrictions, or health-related cancellations. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

$1500 per adult deposit is required at time of booking to hold your room. Balance due no later than November 24, 2025 and credit card will be charged automatically.

Accreditation

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.

Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1045591; Expiration Date 03/06/2026
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, NH, SC, WV, and WY (Provider Number 50-7480). This program offers 20 contact hours.

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

†Pharmacology hours subject to change.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the anesthesia specialty or are impacted by it.

Program Purpose

This continuing education program is designed for anesthesia providers seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in the field. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates, innovations, and practical techniques to advance their anesthesia practice. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, participants will gain valuable insights and skills to help in the provision of safe, effective anesthesia care.

Objectives

Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Bolster competence in the management of patients with complex co-morbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.
Improve skills/strategies in the use of newer equipment/technologies and improve performance within multidisciplinary protocols in order to optimize patient outcomes.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions.
Improve knowledge and competence in the timely recognition and management of complications during the perioperative period. By enhancing competence, patient outcomes improve by reducing complications.
Enhance recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve well-being in the clinical setting.
Improve knowledge and competence in the provision of anesthesia care outside of the operating room.

Medical Director

Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 1075 Early Registration Fee

$ 1125 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1150 Late Registration Fee

$ 250 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 1025 Early Registration Fee

$ 1075 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1100 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 925 Early Registration Fee

$ 975 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1000 Late Registration Fee

$ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 December 31st, 2025 to January 30th, 2026 . No refund after January 30th, 2026; however, 50% of tuition paid may be applied toward tuition for another NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.

Register Early

We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.

Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.

While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.

Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.

Travel at your own risk.

Schedule and Faculty Changes

Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.

Course Cancellation By Provider

We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of 30 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.

Frequent Attendee Points (FAP)

We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.

You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.

*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.