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
Asheville, North Carolina
August 18 - 21, 2025
Asheville, North Carolina
August 18 - 21, 2025
Professor of Anesthesiology
Division Chief - Liver Transplant / Vascular Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Durham, North Carolina
Program Director
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Assistant Professor
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Division of Trauma Anesthesiology
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Asheville is eager to welcome guests - be part of the comeback! This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown with over 30 art galleries, a burgeoning culinary and wine scene, thriving live music scene and, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. Step back in time and experience Gilded Age elegance at America’s largest home, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room Biltmore House. Relive the Victorian era at the circa 1840 Smith-McDowell House-Museum, Asheville’s oldest home. Explore the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the acclaimed author’s boyhood home. The Asheville area’s reputation as a destination for spa treatments and wellness dates back centuries. Indulge in an aromatherapy massage while gazing at the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.
From a health-and-science theme children’s museum to boutique toy stores, invigorating hikes, mountain biking, mountain swimming holes, and other outdoor adventures, Asheville is exciting for all ages. Artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a vibrancy rarely found in a city of this size.
There is always something happening downtown. Sip a cup of Joe at one of several locally-owned coffee shops, listen to live music at a local club, go on an art walk, or simply enjoy fine cuisine and people-watching. Golfers rave about the Asheville area’s magnificent mountains with their scenic beauty, temperate year-round weather, and lush fairways.
Getting There: The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is currently served by several airlines. Blue Ridge Parkway, considered the nation’s most scenic highway, winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains, through Asheville, and into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Numerous overlooks, roadside exhibits, and hiking trails make a trip along the Parkway a delight. For travel and updates in the Asheville area, please visit the Explore Asheville website https://www.exploreasheville.com/.
Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in the unique 43,000 square foot subterranean spa with an indoor pool or enjoy a round of championship golf on the Donald Ross-designed course. Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after navigating the tree-lined fairways and bent greens with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Elevated tee boxes on the par-70 course provide perfect sight lines for each drive. Whether you want to keep up your workout routine or work up a sweat, the Sports Complex has something for guests looking to stay active. At 50,000 square feet, you'll find indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a racquetball court, an indoor pool, fitness club, cardio room, table tennis, pool tables and more.
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Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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.
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.
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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.
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.
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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