Share Now Mark Alan Kossick, DNSc, CRNA (Ret.)
Professor Emeritus
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Educational Consultant
Dunnellon, Florida
Duck Key, Florida
April 7 - 10, 2026
Duck Key, Florida
April 7 - 10, 2026
Professor Emeritus
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Educational Consultant
Dunnellon, Florida
Anesthesiology Services
North Florida / South Georgia VAMC
Gainesville, Florida
Professor of Anesthesiology
University of California San Francisco
Chief of Anesthesia
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System
San Francisco, California
Ditch city life and head for the islands of the Lower Keys. Snorkel and dive over the Looe Key coral reef, bike through Key Deer country, or take a fishing excursion in the backcountry. At Marathon’s Crane Point, visitors can hike through a perfectly preserved tropical hardwood grove and visit the home of an early 20th Century settler family. Marathon’s natural environment has activities for everyone including sailing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, scuba, and more.
Sombrero Reef, a federally protected section of the United States’ only living coral barrier reef, lies just a few miles offshore. Discover the island’s impeccably maintained Sombrero Beach and a host of eco-attractions and marine-based environmental programs such as turtle encounters. Beyond that are the deep blue waters of the Florida Straits, which host world-class wreck diving on artificial reefs. Hawks Cay Island Resort, located midway down the Florida Keys on the secluded 60-acre island of Duck Key, offers excellent fishing, water sports, dolphin interaction programs, five gorgeous swimming pools, and luxurious accommodations. Plan a vacation with your family and friends where you can dine in exquisite restaurants and relax in a full-service spa, while kids and teens have fun, all in the casual, relaxed pace of the Keys.
Daily flights are offered into nearby Miami (90 miles), Fort Lauderdale (130 miles), and Key West (60 miles) International airports. Having a rental car is advised. For those who prefer to travel via water, Hawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico and offers a full-service marina, with dockage for vessels up to 110 feet.
Hawks Cay has a long history of honors, including being named as one of the Top 10 Resorts in Florida Keys – 2021 Reader's Choice Awards Conde' Nast, among others. Hawks Cay Resort is the only resort in the continental United States that features an on-site dolphin research facility, with a variety of educational and exciting programs for adults, children, and the entire family to enjoy. Located just a few miles from the dock are the only living coral reefs in the continental United States, the strong Gulfstream currents, the fish-filled waters of Everglades National Park, and many productive local flats and bridges.
Hawks Cay Marina features knowledgeable and friendly Florida Keys fishing captains and guides and a complete fleet of both charter boats, rides, and rentals to accommodate anglers and water lovers of all ages and skill levels. The resort also offers plenty of activities for little ones, tweens, and teens. For adults, the Calm Waters Spa offers locally-influenced treatments and therapies that utilize the natural ingredients and aromas of the islands. You'll also find a salon services, a modern fitness center, and Cliff Drysdale Tennis®. When its time to dine, the restaurants at Hawks Cay embrace the true flavor of the islands and you're never more than a short stroll from your next meal or cool drink. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Sixty-One Prime, a cozy glass of wine by the fire pit or a toes-in-the-sand lunch at Oasis Cay or sit back and relax dockside as you savor some of the Key's favorite dishes or bring your own catch for a Hook and Cook meal. Guest rooms provide a laid-back tropical setting where you can relax, sip a cool drink and bury your worries in the sand. All rooms feature amenities such as premium bedding, bathrobes, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, safe and more.
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, St. Petersburg, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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