Hernando De Soto, MD
Chief of Anesthesia, University of Florida Proton Institute
Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia and Airway Services
University of Florida Health Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
San Antonio, Texas
November 2 - 5, 2026
San Antonio, Texas
November 2 - 5, 2026
Chief of Anesthesia, University of Florida Proton Institute
Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia and Airway Services
University of Florida Health Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
Professor of Anesthesiology
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut
Retired Anesthesiologist
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington
Few destinations provide a sense of place like San Antonio. Here, the bell towers of Spanish colonial missions have greeted mornings for almost 300 years. Mexican, European, and Western cultures blend into a unique personality.
Much of the city’s unforgettable landscape has grown along the banks of the River Walk, where stone paths run beside the San Antonio River connecting hotels, restaurants, and shops in the downtown core. The 15-mile River Walk also links Spanish Colonial Missions (a World Heritage Site, along with the Alamo), museums, public art, and the Pearl, a former brewery reborn into an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Pearl is the historical district and culture hub in the center of San Antonio. Pearl’s vibrant culinary community with chef-run restaurants, a food hall, cafés and bars, year-round culinary events, and special chef-led dinners and tastings. The highly regarded Culinary Institute of America offers guests opportunities for culinary immersion through its frequent food enthusiast programs.
Pearl is also host to a producers-only Saturday farmers market as well as unique shopping opportunities where you'll find everything from custom-made guayaberas to ultra-chic clothes and jewelry, to globally sourced gifts and home decor. Don't forget, San Antonio also offers over 50 golf courses and theme parks, such as SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, that make the city a wonderful place for families and adventure seekers alike.
Kimpton Santo Hotel is a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern sophistication, surrounded by the heart of downtown San Antonio. Built in 2024, this boutique property is the city's first to combine a newly built tower with a beautifully restored 1850s German-English schoolhouse. Kimpton Santo Hotel is conveniently nestled in the cultural crossroads of attraction-packed downtown and artsy Southtown, with its tree-lined streets, specialty shops, eclectic architecture, gallery crawls, and delicious eats. From here, you can walk to all the best-known spots, like the Riverwalk, Alamo Plaza Historic District, Blue Star Arts Complex, and newly redeveloped Hemisfair Park, home to the Tower of the Americas and the Mexican Culture Institute.
Kimpton Santo Hotel offers some of the best high-end dining with their standout experience at the Dean's Steak & Seafood, intimate cocktails at The Study at Dean's, and a luxury rooftop bar with the city’s only year-round, open-air lounge with uninterrupted 360 views of vibrant downtown.
Guests can unwind in the heated rooftop pool or stay on track in the 24-hour fitness center, or check out a loaner designer bike to explore the city.
Guest rooms feature amenities such as 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), mini fridge, Nespresso coffee machine, robes, yoga mat, premium Bluetooth speaker, safe, and more.
Kimpton Santo Hotel is located approximately 9 miles from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
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Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel without penalty until 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Cancellations received by the hotel inside of 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, an early departure fee of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) will be incurred if notice is not received prior to or at check-in. If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty up to your entire reserved stay. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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, Retired Anesthesiologist, Retired Anesthesiologistm, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
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Please Note:
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.
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*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
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