Topics in Anesthesia

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Sydney, Australia
September 20 - 24, 2027

This conference offers 20 credits

Accommodations

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Sydney, Australia
September 20 - 24, 2027

Monday, September 20 - Please note: Breakfast will NOT be served at the meeting but is included in the room rate for those that reserve a room via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only; served in the hotel's restaurant 6:30am-10:30am daily (times subject to change).
  • 0730
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0755
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
Tuesday, September 21
  • 0745
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
Wednesday, September 22 - Day Open
Thursday, September 23
  • 0745
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
Friday, September 24
  • 0745
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In

Faculty

TBD

Location

Sydney, Australia
Sydney delivers a year‑round buzz, blending iconic sights with a constant stream of culture, food, and outdoor adventure. Days here can be filled with shopping, art exhibitions, browsing vibrant markets, and major sporting events. The city’s heart is its spectacular harbor—home to the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and waterfront bars with unforgettable views. Wander through the Royal Botanic Garden, explore heritage sandstone precincts, browse world‑class galleries and museums, or dive into one of the planet’s most exciting food and drink scenes. No matter where you turn, the CBD offers something extraordinary.
Beyond the city center, Sydney’s coastal lifestyle shines. Iconic beaches like Bondi, Coogee, and Manly invite you to swim, sunbathe, or take scenic coastal walks. You can climb the Harbour Bridge, take a ferry to Manly, or meet Australia’s wildlife at Taronga Zoo. National parks like Ku-ring-gai Chase offer stunning bushland escapes, while whale‑watching tours bring you close to migrating giants. When the sun sets, Sydney’s nightlife comes alive with rooftop lounges, underground speakeasies, live gigs, clubs, and late‑night eateries. It’s a city that dazzles from sunrise to well past midnight.

Accommodations

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park overlooks Hyde Park, St Mary’s Cathedral, and Sydney Harbour. Here, you'll be ideally located near many attractions such as the Royal Botanic Garden and Middle Harbour. 

Guests can enjoy Sheraton Fitness and On The Park Rejuvenation Day Spa, overlooking Hyde Park and beyond. Stay on track in the state-of-the-art gymnasium or lounge in the rooftop pool, sauna, steam room, and private terrace. And don't forget to re-energize your body and soul with a soothing massage or beauty treatment.

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park offers great eating and drinking choices. Sydney Common, a woodfire grill restaurant and bar, reimagines classic yet contemporary dining, evoking a lively yet relaxed experience. With sweeping views of Hyde Park, Sydney Common is the perfect location to linger with a cocktail in the bar or to sample Australian specialties in the dining room. Guests can choose from the restaurant’s à la carte menu, bar menu, or tasting menu, known as the ‘Market Menu’. The Gallery, located in the hotel lobby, is ideal for a quick bite, light lunches, and the famous High Tea Buffet on Saturdays.

Newly refurbished guest rooms combine classic elegance with contemporary comfort. Each features 1 king or 2 twin beds (based on hotel availability), coffee/tea maker, mini bar, mini fridge, safe, alarm clock, robe, slippers, iron/board, walk-in wardrobe, separate bath and shower, and more to ensure a relaxing stay.

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is located approximately 7.5 miles / 12 KM from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). 

Transportation: Taxi and rideshare services are available at the airport; The Sydney CBD is a short, 20 minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way (subject to change). For additional transportation options, visit https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/info-sheet/transport-options. 

Rooms starting at
AUD 422 per night *
  • Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
    161 Elizabeth St.
     Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

    The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through August 17, 2027, or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Room rates are per room, per night, based on occupancy. Rates are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and inclusive of the local Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST subject to change.

    Room rates include a full buffet breakfast, served in the Sydney Common on Level 1, 6:30 am-10:30 am daily (times subject to change).

    Wi-Fi is complimentary in all guest rooms and public areas (excludes meeting room).

    A $144 AUD per room, per night charge is applicable for a third adult or rollaway bed per night (adult or child), including breakfast for one, with a maximum of one rollaway per room. 

    *Please Note: Breakfast will NOT be served at the meeting but is included in the room rate for those that reserve a room via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only; served in the hotel's restaurant 6:30am-10:30am daily (times subject to change).**

    PARKING: Self parking is available for approx. $65 AUD per day; Valet parking $95 AUD, per day. Parking fees subject to change without notice. The secure car park entry is via Castlereagh Street, with a 6.5 foot/2 m vehicle height clearance and 8 electric charging stations, available for hotel guests and visitors alike. 

    Transportation: Taxi and rideshare services are available at the airport; The Sydney CBD is a short, 20-minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way (subject to change). For additional transportation options, visit https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/info-sheet/transport-options

    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.
    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.

    Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).
    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.

    Rooms starting at

    $422 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 2 night's room and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Approximately 30 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the provided credit card for the remaining full reserved stay plus tax.

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to program).

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations or changes in room reservations are accepted without penalty until 31 days prior to arrival. Cancellations or changes in room reservations received by the hotel inside 31 days of arrival will forfeit the entire reserved stay+ tax. No shows and early departures will be charged for their entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.


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 is designed to meet requirements for MAC Ed CE credit. Once approved by AANA, this will be indicated.

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, 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 July 22nd, 2027 to August 21st, 2027. No refund after August 21st, 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.

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.