Current Topics in Anesthesia

Flagstaff, Arizona
October 6 - 10, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Little America Hotel Flagstaff, Flagstaff, Arizona

Schedule

Current Topics in Anesthesia

Flagstaff, Arizona
October 6 - 10, 2025

Monday, October 6
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
  • 0730
    The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part I
    L.Clark
  • 0830
    The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part II
    L.Clark
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Preoperative Evaluation
    T.Trentman
  • 1045
    Frailty and Perioperative Outcome
    T.Trentman
  • 1145
    Patient Has Implantable Cardioverter/Defib and No Cardiologist, What Now?
    S.Dunn
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, October 7
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Labor Analgesia: State of the Art
    S.Dunn
  • 0830
    Impediments to Labor Epidural Placement
    S.Dunn
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    GLP-1 and SGLT-2: What Are They and How They Impact Our Anesthetic - Please Make Up Your Mind!!
    L.Clark
  • 1045
    Anesthesia for the Patient Who Is Addicted or Recovering: Methadone and Opioid Agonists / Antagonists
    L.Clark
  • 1145
    Anesthesia and the Patient With Hepatic Disease
    T.Trentman
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, October 8 - Day Open
Thursday, October 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Aging and Anesthesia Providers
    T.Trentman
  • 0830
    Anesthesia, Burnout and Resilience
    T.Trentman
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Obstetrical Emergencies
    S.Dunn
  • 1045
    Neurotoxicity and Pediatric Anesthesia
    S.Dunn
  • 1145
    Pheochromocytoma: What if You Don't Know?
    L.Clark
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, October 10
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Physics and Chemistry for Anesthesiology
    S.Dunn
  • 0830
    Artificial Intelligence in Cars and Now for Anesthesia
    L.Clark
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    The Management of the Perioperative Patient on Cannabis and Cannabinoids
    L.Clark
  • 1045
    Anesthesia, the Autonomic Nervous System and a Murder Mystery
    T.Trentman
  • 1145
    Professionalism, Anesthesia and the Age of Social Media
    T.Trentman
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Laura D. Clark, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Chairman of the Institutional Review Board
Director of Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Steven Dunn, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Springfield, Massachusetts

Terrence L. Trentman, MD

Chair Emeritus, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Professor of Anesthesiology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona

Location

Flagstaff, Arizona

Known for being the gateway to the Grand Canyon, San Francisco Peaks, and home to Arizona's tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak), Flagstaff is Earth's greatest geological showcase. Set at 7,000 feet in elevation, Fall in Flagstaff offers a panoramic canvas of beautiful foliage with hues of red and purple. Hike through the many scenic areas like Buffalo Park, Inner Basin Trail, Picture Canyon, and Lava River Cave. Visit the Continental Country Club Golf Course or Seven Canyons Sedona Golf Course or peer through telescopes at Lowell Observatory. Or, for a bit more adventure, soar between the trees at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure & Zip Line Course. History buffs will delight in the Route 66 nostalgia and the museums and attractions dedicated to Flagstaff’s Native American culture and old-west legacy. Old Town Flagstaff offers offers an eclectic collection of locally-owned gift shops, boutiques, art galleries, and more. Dine and unwind at any of more than 200 restaurants, lounges, and live music venues.

Flagstaff is located approximately 80 miles from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. With amazingly beautiful geological red rock history, Sunrises that make the walls glow gold, hiking trails, and scenic drives, you will not want to miss the iconic Grand Canyon National Park. Take a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway, walk the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, or even visit the Desert View Watchtower. Flagstaff is also located just 29 miles from Sedona with its incredible shopping and dining experiences, memorable red rocks, and outdoor adventures offering of Jeep tours, hot-air ballooning, mountain biking, guided tours, and more.  

Accommodations

Little America Hotel Flagstaff

Situated on 500 acres of Ponderosa Pine forest, Little America Flagstaff is a haven from the mundane. Here, Flagstaff’s only AAA-approved Four Diamond hotel combines inviting hospitality with the natural beauty of Northern Arizona. Hotel amenities include a 2-mile hiking trail, outdoor hot tub, Kids' playground, fitness center, concierge services, 24-hour travel center and convenience store, and more. When it's time to dine, Sliver Pine Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary cuisine and beverages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Guest room amenities include 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), sitting area, flat screen TV, convenience center with microwave, chiller drawer, Keurig coffee/tea maker, safe, clothing steamer, hair dryer, and spacious bathroom with separate vanity and shower only or tub/shower combo (based on room type).

Little America Hotel Flagstaff is located approximately 6 miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and 149 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The hotel offers courtesy airport shuttle service from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport ONLY from 7am-10pm on the hour and half hour. Having a car is suggested for this location so you can explores the surrounding are at your leisure. Complimentary self parking is available at the hotel.

From
$239 per night
  • Rooms starting at

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

Group room rates are only available via NWAS/NWWT group reservation link.

CANCELLATIONS

Guest room cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged an early departure fee of 1 night's stay plus tax. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

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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 1044666; Expiration Date 10/10/2025
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 ___ contact hours. 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
    $ 1000 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1050 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1075 Late Registration Fee
    $ 275 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 950 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1025 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 850 Early Registration Fee
    $ 900 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 925 Late Registration Fee
    $ 240 Daily Rate

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.

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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.

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