Topics in Anesthesia

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Nashville, Tennessee
April 29 - May 2, 2027

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This conference offers 20 credits

Accommodations

Omni Nashville Hotel

Schedule

Topics in Anesthesia

Nashville, Tennessee
April 29 - May 2, 2027

Thursday, April 29
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWAS Staff
Friday, April 30
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
Saturday, May 1
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
Sunday, May 2
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast

Faculty

TBD

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

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Accommodations

Omni Nashville Hotel

Omni Nashville Hotel Adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Omni Nashville Hotel is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character. Combining sophisticated guest rooms and multiple amenities, including a luxurious rooftop pool, Mokara Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Centrally located near Broadway, and also offers convenient access to Ryman Auditorium, Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena, and the Johnny Cash Museum, there is no better hotel in downtown Nashville for a memorable trip to Music City.

Enjoy southern-inspired all-day dining at Kitchen Notes, reserve a table at Bob’s Steak & Chop House to sample the finest steaks and wines and shop for local goods at Five and TENN. When it’s time to relax, visit Mokara Spa for an indulgent massage or relaxing body wrap. This premier full-service 5,500-square-foot Spa offers an extensive list of spa services for both men and women, including massage therapy, facials, body treatments and more. Or try one of their signature services that combine proven techniques with the latest spa supplements to help relax the body, restore the mind, and soothe the senses.

Guest rooms feature 1 king or 2 queen beds and amenities such as flat screen television, minifridge, coffee/tea maker, laptop safe, robes, bathroom with lighted make-up mirror, hair dryer, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.

Omni Nashville Hotel is located approximately 7.4 miles from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). The Omni Nashville offers valet parking only, public self-parking options are available nearby.

Rooms starting at
USD 424 per night *
  • Omni Nashville Hotel
    250 Rep. John Lewis Way S
    Nashville, TN 37203

    The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through 5pm (GMT) on March 26, 2027 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Room rates are per night and are subject to state and local taxes, fees and assessments, currently 16.75% + $2.50. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

    Destination Service fee is waived for those booking through NWAS/NWWT methods only (destination fee when booking outside NWAS/NWWT group block is approx. $30 + tax, per room, per night, subject to change). Destination Services include: Deluxe Wi-Fi in guestroom (excludes meeting room), 24-hour access to Fitness Center, Keurig with coffee/tea, two bottles of water each day, digital Wall Street Journal, domestic and local calls, custom boot fitting and appointment at Lucchese, $5 discount per guest on admission to the Country Music Hall of fame and museum, Omni get fit kit (available upon request), Omni sleep well kit (available upon request). Destination service amenities subject to change without notice.

    PARKING: Valet parking only, approximately $60 per car, per night. Public self-parking options are available nearby. Parking rates 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.
    Room rates per night unless otherwise noted.
    A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
    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

    $424 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for one night's stay plus tax required at time of booking to hold your room.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted by the hotel until 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellation of room reservations received by the hotel inside 72 hours of arrival will forfeit the one night plus tax deposit. 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 one night 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 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 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.

†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
    $ 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 February 28th, 2027 to March 30th, 2027. No refund after March 30th, 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.

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.