Share Now Brian D. Berry, Jr., CRNA, MS, MBA
Adjunct Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh
Director, Perioperative Services
System Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Independence Health System
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Orlando, Florida
February 15 - 18, 2024
Orlando, Florida
February 15 - 18, 2024
Adjunct Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh
Director, Perioperative Services
System Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Independence Health System
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Professor of Anesthesiology
Division Chief - Liver Transplant / Vascular Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Durham, North Carolina
Retired Anesthesiologist
St. Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington
At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, fun gets an Italian accent - and everyone gets to have an unforgettable time. Since this hotel is located bayside, right on the grounds of Universal Orlando, the thrills couldn’t be any closer. Nestled along the water, and with details like cobblestone streets and towering Italian cypress trees just like the seaside town of Portofino, Italy, you’ll swear you’re actually in Europe. Here, you’ll find three stunning pools to choose from playful to chill. The Beach Pool is ideal place for the family featuring a Roman aqueduct-themed water-slide, sandy beach, adjacent children’s pool, two hot tubs and three colorful beach cabanas. For those who’d like to indulge in a little pampering, the full-service Mandara Spa® offers a personal oasis where you can relax, rejuvenate, and renew. Enjoy an invigorating workout at Mandara Spa®’s Fitness Center. From free weights to a variety of cardio machines, the facilities are designed to keep your workout routine. If you like to shop, you'll find an amazing variety of stores here, offering everything from character-themed souvenirs and apparel to valuable collectibles. Explore five wonderful boutiques right inside Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, where you can find European fashions, jewelry, rare works of art and more. After hours of excitement at the parks, come back to the hotel and take the time to sip an espresso or enjoy a creamy gelato in the Harbor Piazza as you listen to live music. Every evening, the hotel’s Harbor Piazza comes alive with a musical celebration that captures the romance and charm of Italy and the allure of Mediterranean hospitality. When it's time to dine, choose from 8 restaurants and lounges with everything from gourmet dining to grab and go options. Newly renovated guest rooms have Italian flair and offer amenities such as mini refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker with gourmet coffee and teas, laptop safe, free Wi-Fi, iHome iPod docking station, iron/board, hair dryer and much more.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel guests receive exclusive theme park benefits that will make your time at Universal Orlando even sweeter. Right next door are two amazing theme parks plus the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex. Walking paths and shuttle buses connect all of Universal Orlando's on-site resort hotels to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk. Universal's Volcano Bay is accessible via complimentary shuttle.
Guests of ALL Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Enjoy:
Rooms starting at
$379 per nightThe 1 night + tax deposit is refundable if cancellation is received by the hotel at least 5 days prior to guest arrival date and a cancellation number is obtained. Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 days of guest arrival date will result in a cancellation fee of 1 night + tax. Early departure fees apply. If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged 50% of the room rate for each night that the guest is departing early. No-shows will be charged a cancellation fee up to the full reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.
Credit card for 1 night room + tax required to hold your room at time of reservation. Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link.
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.
The practitioner of anesthesiology must possess the scientific background for clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty, but also of all additional related disciplines which may impact it; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures necessary for the provision of quality patient care; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in the clinical setting, the clinical and educational institutions, and the community in which the practice resides; serve as an expert in matters involving health care delivery; serve as an informed manager of clinical and educational services provided, including the acquisition and distribution of resources necessary in meeting professional goals; and provide assistance with and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon the professional expertise of the practitioner. Presentations are designed to facilitate the healthcare provider in reviewing, updating, and/or expanding knowledge and abilities in one or more of these areas vital to the practicing professional.
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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