Anesthesia Spectrum

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel

Schedule

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
October 8 - 11, 2026

Thursday, October 8

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWAS Staff
0730

Anesthesia for Trauma: The Basics

L.Clark
0830

Anesthesia in the Obese

L.Clark
0930

Break
0945

Troubleshooting Labor Analgesia

A.Traynor
1045

Cardiac Arrest on Labor and Delivery

A.Traynor
1145

Production Pressure and Patient Safety: Are They Compatible?

M.Murphy
1245

Adjourn

Friday, October 9

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Recent Street Drugs: Novel, Undetected, and Irreversible

M.Murphy
0830

Magic Mushrooms: Counterculture Drug of Abuse or Major Mental Health Treatment?

M.Murphy
0930

Break
0945

Hypotension: Are We Ready to Raise the Bar?

L.Clark
1045

Keeping Up With Ketamine: A Review of New Uses

L.Clark
1145

Postpartum Tubal Ligation: Why It’s Such an Important Case and How to Get It Done

A.Traynor
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, October 10

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Obstetric Hemorrhage Part I: Why Is the Patient Bleeding and How Bad Is It?

A.Traynor
0830

Obstetric Hemorrhage Part II: The Team Approach to Treatment

A.Traynor
0930

Break
0945

Burnout in Healthcare: Beyond Time to Do Something

M.Murphy
1045

Wellness Solutions: Don't Expect HR to Fix It

M.Murphy
1145

GLP-1 and SGLT-2: What Are They and How They Impact Our Anesthetic - Please Make Up Your Mind!!

L.Clark
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, October 11

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part I

L.Clark
0830

The Diabetic Patient: Oral Hypoglycemic Agents and the New Insulins Part II

L.Clark
0930

Break
0945

Ethically Challenging Cases You Will Face

M.Murphy
1045

Amniotic Fluid Embolism: The Dreaded Diagnosis of Exclusion

A.Traynor
1145

Understanding Maternal Mortality in the United States

A.Traynor
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
9.40 Pharmacology? / 9.60 Clinical Management? / 2.00 Controlled Substances? / 1.00 Trauma? / 18.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

Faculty

Laura D. Clark, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology
Chairman of the Institutional Review Board
Director of Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Mark Thomas Murphy, MD

Retired Anesthesiologist
St. Petersburg, Florida
Medical Director
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars
Pasco, Washington

Andrea J. Traynor, MD

Clinical Professor
Co-Editor in Chief, Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology
Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Maternal Health
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California

Location

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park are just 30 miles from Knoxville, nestled at the foot of the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the south. Natural beauty, entertainment for all ages and tastes, and old-fashioned mountain hospitality make this a special place you and your family are sure to enjoy.

Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, and country music shows await you in nearby Pigeon Forge (about 7 miles). Leisure time activities abound: museums, golf, hiking, rafting, canoeing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding - you name it and you’ll find it. Shopping is a bargain hunter’s dream with everything from local crafts to designer clothes available in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.

The numerous factory outlet malls in Pigeon Forge alone can keep you occupied for days or you can shop for country crafts along the Craft Loop. If you’ve never experienced fall foliage in the Smokies, you’re in for a real treat. The colors of nature are truly magnificent. Fall is the best time to be in Gatlinburg. It’s time for you to come and see why it’s one of the top five, best-attended locations we use!

Accommodations

The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel

The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel is a Gatlinburg icon that sits overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the City of Gatlinburg. Here you'll find spacious, newly renovated guestrooms, each with a private balcony and views of the Great Smoky Mountains, the sunrise, city lights, and the mysterious “Blue Smoke” indigenous to the area's mountains. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the hotel while enjoying the serenity of a Smoky Mountain sunset, with the city lights illuminating the valley below.

During your stay, play away in the indoor, private water-park attraction and multi-tiered, heated swimming pool. Between the adult pool, hot tub, and kids wading pool you’re sure to make a splash. If hiking in the mountains or shopping in the malls isn’t enough exercise, enjoy the hotel fitness center including free weights and PRECOR® equipment, making it easy for you to stay fit during your stay. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the casual and welcoming eatery Vista Grill and stop by Firefly’s Patio Lounge for mountain views around a fire pit, and a great range of drinks and lighter bites.

Guest rooms feature a private balcony, 1 or 2 Sweet Dreams® by DoubleTree signature king-sized beds, flat-screen HDTV, coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, spacious bathroom with deluxe bath products, and more.

The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel is located approximately 42 miles from and McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS).

Rooms starting at

USD 145 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

The Park Vista, a Doubletree Hotel
705 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (which will open for reservations approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through 12am EDT on September 5, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Group room rates include complimentary basic guestroom internet access for those who book via NWAS/NWWT only.

Group room rates are subject to applicable taxes, currently 12.75%. Tax rates subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Self-parking is approx. $15 per car, per night at hotel, but is limited. Parking fees subject to change without notice.

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.
Maximum room occupancy is 4 people.
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 (which will open for reservations approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

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
$145 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by hotel until 72 hours prior to arrival. 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). Early departure fees apply.

If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax and and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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

Group room rates only available via NWAS/NWWT reservation link (which will open for reservations approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

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 Class A 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 Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

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

†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, St. Petersburg, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

MD/DO

$ 1000 Early Registration Fee

$ 1050 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 275 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 950 Early Registration Fee

$ 1000 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1025 Late Registration Fee

$ 265 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 850 Early Registration Fee

$ 900 Regular Registration Fee

$ 925 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 August 9th, 2026 to September 8th, 2026 . No refund after September 8th, 2026; 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.

You must sign-in/log in every day you attend to receive credit.

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.

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.