Locations
Anchorage, Alaska
Whether you are looking for unlimited outdoor adventure opportunities or city vibes, Anchorage has got you covered!
Downtown Anchorage is the heart of the city, packed with shops and restaurants, vibrant public art installations, picture-perfect views, and charming city parks. Learn about local history, soak up the culture, or explore an unexpected urban oasis. Anglers hoping to hook a monster salmon under the midnight sun can cast their lines just steps from downtown. Check out the Anchorage Market & Festival where you'll find Alaskan treasures, fresh produce, tasty food and live entertainment. Anchorage is home to the state’s largest museum while a trip to the Alaska Zoo and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offer up-close encounters with some of Alaska’s most iconic animals. Anchorage is also home to over 15 breweries as well as distilleries with on-site tasting rooms.
Stroll or bike the 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail which follows the shoreline of Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park. For a scenic drive, take the Seward Highway south to Chugach State Park and beyond into the great Alaskan wilderness were you’re sure to spot wildlife from eagles to moose. Head to the Anchorage Depot and catch a train to Denali Park, Fairbanks, Seward, and Whittier giving you access to cruise tours, glacier viewing, and all the scenery you could hope for along the way. For access to spots beyond the reach of road or rail, with many sightseeing tours by plane or helicopter take off from the city.
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
Perfectly situated, the Marriott Anchorage Downtown provides a convenient home base for your Alaska adventures! This hotel's superb location places you just moments away from numerous shopping and dining venues, the Anchorage Museum, Alaska Law Enforcement Museum, parks, nature trails, monuments, and much more. Enjoy picturesque city and mountain views while taking advantage of amenities such as the fitness center with state of the art equipment or the indoor heated pool. Enjoy breakfast or dinner and drinks in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Cafe Promenade and unwind at the Lobby Bar. After a busy day exploring, newly renovated standard guest rooms offer 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability), large windows, flat-panel TV, coffee/tea maker, alarm clock, iron/board, hair dryer, and more to ensure a refreshing stay.
Marriott Anchorage Downtown is just 6 miles away from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Valet Parking is available at a discounted* rate of $12 a day or $24 for overnight parking (*available to those who book their room via NWS/NWWWT group reservation methods only (normally $35 daily; parking fees subject to change).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
A continuing education program for emergency medicine healthcare professionals, focused on the latest updates and advancements in emergency medicine. This program includes lectures and discussion with faculty/peers to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Learn from expert faculty and real-world cases, gaining valuable insights to provide improved patient care in emergency settings.
OBJECTIVES
Improve knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Improve knowledge, skills, and strategies in the timely diagnosis and management of patients with complex comorbidities, emergency medical conditions, and less common conditions.
Increase knowledge of newer pharmacologic agents, thereby improving competence in medication management via anticipation of potential polypharmacy interactions and improved ability to provide sedation in the emergency department.
Increased ability to anticipate, prevent, and manage complications and emergency medical conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in the emergency department.
Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.
Refine and strengthen competence in assessing and managing trauma patients, including timely assessment, prioritization of interventions, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
Improve confidence in ability to perform procedural skills, enhancing patient comfort and providing optimal quality of care.
Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.
Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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Monday, July 7 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Hidden Killers: The Plain Film Findings You Can’t Afford to Miss | S.Mehta | ||
| 0830 | Sleep on This: Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department | S.Mehta | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department | H.Bacher | ||
| 1045 | Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Patient | H.Bacher | ||
| 1145 | Pyogenic Spinal Infection: A New Prediction Tool | S.Shroyer | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, July 8 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Acute MI Management: Shifting of the NSTEMI / STEMI Paradigm | H.Bacher | ||
| 0830 | Identification of Early Ischemia on EKG: Cases | H.Bacher | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Aortic Dissection: An Evidence-Based Approach | S.Shroyer | ||
| 1045 | Emergency Medicine at 29,035 Ft: High Altitude Medicine | S.Mehta | ||
| 1145 | Two for the Price of One: Trauma in Pregnancy | S.Mehta | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, July 9 – Day Open |
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Thursday, July 10 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | STEMI, STEMI-Equivalent and STEMI-Mimics | S.Shroyer | ||
| 0830 | Cath Lab Activation: 30 Seconds to Call It | S.Shroyer | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | All Bleeding Stops Sometimes: Hemorrhage Control in Trauma | S.Mehta | ||
| 1045 | It’s Getting Hot in Here: Update on Pediatric Fever | S.Mehta | ||
| 1145 | Emergency Physician X-Ray Interpretation: What Do We Miss? | H.Bacher | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Friday, July 11 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Resilience in Emergency Medicine: Hard-Won Wisdom for Life and Becoming a Better Physician | S.Mehta | ||
| 0830 | Pulmonary Embolus: An Evidence-Based Overview | S.Shroyer | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Minor Head Injury: Shared Decision-Making and Managing Expectations | S.Shroyer | ||
| 1045 | Interesting Point-of-Care Ultrasound Cases | H.Bacher | ||
| 1145 | Use of Evidence-Based Medicine: Common Misconceptions Regarding Current Treatments | H.Bacher | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 2.3 Pharmacology Hours† |
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| Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only. | ||||
| Rev. 5/17/24 | ||||
FACULTY
Henry M. Bacher, MD
Staff Physician
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
San Antonio, Texas
Sumeru Ghanshyam Mehta, MD, MPH
Staff Physician, Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
Board of Directors, Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Department of Military and Emergency Medicine
San Antonio, Texas
Program Coordinator
Steven Shroyer, MD, FACEP
Staff Physician and Clinical Research
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
San Antonio, Texas
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 Credit(s)™. 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 Anesthesiology™ (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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044505; Expiration Date 07/11/25.
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 1 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/NWS is an approved provider of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. Provider number: 50-7480
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
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 days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS 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.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by May 7, 2025. Cancellations between May 8, 2025, and June 7, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after June 7, 2025, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/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.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
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.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-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.
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.