Topics in Anesthesia

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California
March 30 - April 2, 2027

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California
March 30 - April 2, 2027

Tuesday, March 30
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
  • 0730
    Airway Assessment: Moving Beyond Mallampati
    K.Schroeder
  • 0830
    Extraglottic Airway Exchange: Navigating an Airway Bridge
    K.Schroeder
  • 0930
    Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesics
    S.Koushik
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Perioperative Cardiac Risk Reduction Therapy
    A.Wallace
  • 1145
    Checklist Tools for Medical Informatics
    A.Wallace
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, March 31
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Pacemakers Made Ridiculously Simple
    A.Wallace
  • 0830
    Goal-Directed Therapy and Cardiac Output Monitors
    A.Wallace
  • 0930
    Veterinary Anesthetics: Coming to an Operating Room Near You
    K.Schroeder
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Analgesic Techniques for Thoracic and Breast Surgery
    S.Koushik
  • 1145
    Ketamine Mechanisms and Dosing Overview
    S.Koushik
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, April 1
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Postoperative Visual Loss: An Overview and Updates in Management
    S.Koushik
  • 0830
    Post-Dural Puncture Headache Treatment and Management
    S.Koushik
  • 0930
    Coagulopathy and Cardiac Surgery
    A.Wallace
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Trauma Analgesia: Optimizing Outcomes and Improving Care
    K.Schroeder
  • 1145
    Anesthesia STAT: Managing Operating Room Emergencies
    K.Schroeder
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, April 2
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Informed Consent Conundrums: What Is Best for the Patient and the Healthcare Professional?
    K.Schroeder
  • 0830
    Healthcare Leadership 2.0: Becoming the Solution
    K.Schroeder
  • 0930
    Difficult Clinical Scenarios: Case Presentations
    S.Koushik
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Big Data
    A.Wallace
  • 1145
    Drug Use and the Addicted Anesthesia Provider
    A.Wallace
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Sarang S. Koushik, MD

Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist
Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology
Phoenix, Arizona

Kristopher M. Schroeder, MD, FASA

Professor
Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, Wisconsin

Arthur Wallace, MD, PhD

Professor of Anesthesiology
University of California San Francisco
Chief of Anesthesia
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System
San Francisco, California

Location

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California

In Walt Disney’s words, "To all who come to this happy place... Welcome." Since 1955, Disneyland® Park has been a magical destination where families can have fun together and make memories to last a lifetime.

Both the young and young at heart will discover a magical kingdom full of classic family-friendly attractions where you can blast off in a rocket, explore the deepest jungles, sail aboard a pirate ship, or rub elbows with princesses, just to name a few. When the sun goes down, you won’t want to miss Disneyland’s iconic fireworks display or the delightful stage show effects of Fantasmic!, a journey through imagination.

Next door at Disney California Adventure® Park, experience the golden age of Hollywood as you stroll the shops of Buena Vista Street. Stop for a photo op with your favorite Pixar and Marvel characters, or head to the newly re-imagined Pixar Pier. Nights come alive when you join in for the spectacular World of Color®, a brilliant display of fountains, dazzling lights, and effects.

After the parks close, the fun continues at Downtown Disney® District, where you can find souvenirs of every kind including clothing, housewares, toys, jewelry, sunglasses and more. Enjoy live music as you shop, then dine on a wide selection of great food including Cajun, Mexican, or Italian favorites. Don’t forget to grab ice cream or a churro for dessert.

To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date are required. Date and park availability may change at any time until the park reservation is finalized; check back often. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation at any time and are limited and subject to availability. Disney reserves the right to reschedule or cancel theme park reservations at any time without liability. A theme park reservation does not guarantee park admission or access to any experience, attraction, offering or dining location.

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Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

This stunning hotel offers premium accommodations and rich dining experiences in American Craftsman style and elegance. Choose from a variety of different relaxing pools, including the peaceful oasis of the Fountain Pool and outdoor hot tub, the Redwood Pool with waterslide, and the refreshing Mariposa pool and outdoor hot tub. Discover award-winning food and wine, cozy lounges, family-friendly dining and much more.

Standard guestrooms feature either one King-size bed, or one Queen-size bed plus Twin-size sleeper, or 2 Queen-size beds (bedding based on availability at time of check-in), complimentary wireless and wired Internet access, robes, DVD player, iron/board, hairdryer, make-up mirror, safe and more. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa is located approximately 14.2 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA), 14.3 miles from Long Beach Airport (LGB), and 34 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Rooms starting at
USD 472 per night *
  • External Booking Url

    https://disneyevent.com/GCNC27A
    Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
    1600 S. Disneyland Drive
    Anaheim, California 92802

    Discounted group rates are available for reservations made through February 27, 2027 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Room Rates are subject to applicable Taxes, including, without limitation, City of Anaheim occupancy taxes (currently 15%) and the applicable Anaheim Improvement District assessment (currently 2%). Tax rates subject to change without notice.

    PARKING: For hotel parking, all vehicles are subject to an approximate self-parking fee of $45 per car, per night or valet parking of $75 per night; (in/out privileges for registered hotel guests only). Parking prices subject to change without notice. 

    Maximum occupancy is 4 guests per room.
    Space is limited in our group room block.
    Once this block is sold, rooms are on availability only and may be at a higher rate.
    A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
    Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
    All rooms are non-smoking.
    Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
    Please review your reservation for accuracy.
    Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

    Please verify total reservation costs, including resort fees, taxes, and any other mandatory charges when making your reservation on the hotel's group reservation link.

    Park Tickets

    https://disneyevent.com/GCNC27A

    • The Ticket Store will open on Sunday, Oct 4, 2026.
    • Tickets are valid from Saturday, March 27, 2027 through Wednesday, April 7, 2027.
    • Ticket Store closes at 9:00 pm PST on Monday, March 29, 2027.
    • Park reservations are limited and subject to availability, and availability can change until the park reservation is finalized.
    • The contracted cut-off date is Saturday, February 27, 2027.

    Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars!

    Please click here to book your flights (or click on picture above).

    You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM59L

    *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

    Rooms starting at

    $472 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 business days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure and no-show fees apply. 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 AANA for 20 MAC Ed CE credits; AANA Code # 1046875; Expiration Date 04/02/2027

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 Associates/Assistants: PAs may claim a maximum of 20 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Physician Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM), American Board of Pathology (ABPath), American Board of Pediatrics (ABP – only when applicable to individual program), American Board of Surgery (ABS), and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

Registered Nurses: NWAS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, MI, MS, NH, NM, SC, TN, 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.

* Starting January 1, 2026, the NBCRNA is transitioning from the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program to the MAC program (Maintaining Anesthesia Certification). The AANA is changing the credit language to align with this change. Credits listed on certificates will indicate MAC Ed CE Credits (formerly called Class A CE Credits).

†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, Retired Anesthesiologist, Retired Anesthesiologistm, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 1050 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1100 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1150 Late Registration Fee
    $ 300 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 1000 Early Registration Fee
    $ 1050 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1100 Late Registration Fee
    $ 290 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 900 Early Registration Fee
    $ 950 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 January 29th, 2027 to February 28th, 2027. No refund after February 28th, 2027; 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.
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.

Please Note:

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.
We do not allow retroactive sign in.
All webinars are in Pacific Time.

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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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