Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Schedule

Napa, California
April 9 - 12, 2026

Thursday, April 9

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

A Stroke of Insight: CVA Updates

A.Norse
0830

High-Risk EKGs: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

A.Norse
0930

Break
0945

Keeping Up With Tachycardia

E.Gross
1045

Echocardiograms: I Can't Do That!

P.Duran-Gehring
1145

Diagnosing DVT in the ED

P.Duran-Gehring
1245

Adjourn

Friday, April 10

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Airway Tips and Tricks

E.Gross
0830

Surviving the Sepsis Guidelines

E.Gross
0930

Break
0945

US in the Critical Patient: It's a Lifesaver

P.Duran-Gehring
1045

The Unexpected Delivery

A.Norse
1145

Surgical Emergencies: Case Studies

A.Norse
1245

Adjourn

Saturday, April 11

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Nerve Blocks in the ED

P.Duran-Gehring
0830

US in the Trauma Patient

P.Duran-Gehring
0930

Break
0945

Resistant Infections in the ED

E.Gross
1045

Upper Extremity Fractures

E.Gross
1145

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Dislocations in the ED

A.Norse
1245

Adjourn

Sunday, April 12

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

US in the Pediatric Patient

P.Duran-Gehring
0830

Visual Diagnosis in the Young Child

A.Norse
0930

Break
0945

Oh How Sweet: DKA in the ED

A.Norse
1045

Heat Illness: Are You Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?

E.Gross
1145

A Look at the Red Eye

E.Gross
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
2.30 Pharmacology? / 17.70 Clinical Management? / 3.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Petra Duran-Gehring, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Director, Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography Fellowship
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, Florida

Eric Gross, MD, MMM, FACEP

Clinical Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Director, Physician Advisor Program
Department of Clinical Medical Affairs
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California

Ashley Booth Norse, MD, FACEP

Chair and Professor of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas Program Coordinator

Location

Napa, California

With over 400 wineries, Napa Valley is the world's most diverse winery region. Napa Valley's culinary scene is thriving with more than 125 restaurants and a farm-to-table culture that inspires chefs throughout the world.

Sip wine next to a cozy fireplace to relax, restore, and reconnect. Napa Valley’s warm and welcoming communities offer one-of-a-kind hometown experiences that span from elegant to quirky and magical to romantic.

In addition to fabulous wine and food, Napa Valley is home to art, music, architecture, and limitless outdoor adventures on both intimate and grand scales. Revolving art exhibitions at wineries, permanent and special museum exhibitions, art galleries, open studios, historic and contemporary architecture, and art festivals all provide a cultural experience that is legendary. At night, the Napa Valley is sizzling with activity. Whether you are dancing and dining in Calistoga or catching a live show in downtown Napa, you are guaranteed a great time.

Accommodations

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa

Experience the charm and beauty of California’s world-famous wine country from the comfy home base of the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel. Its convenient location, just off Highway 29, makes it an ideal choice for exploring the Napa Wine Country and other exciting local activities and attractions.

Treat yourself to a blissful experience at SpaWell at the Napa Valley Marriott offering a variety of deluxe, full-service treatments for total rejuvenation, or be spoiled and beautified in the salon. Wander the outdoor garden spaces, relax by a warm fire pit, unwind in the luxurious resort-style swimming pool, or stay on track in the fitness center. Enjoy a delicious meal at Little Summer, where you'll find a menu incorporating local, seasonal ingredients to create simple dishes with a gourmet touch or stop by the Little Market to grab your favorite freshly brewed Ohm drink and a quick snack.

Guest rooms feature 1 King or 2 Double pillow-top beds (based on hotel availability) with luxurious linens, flat-screen HD TV, coffee/tea maker, mini-refrigerator, safe, alarm clock, iron/board, luxurious bathrobes, spa-quality bath essentials and more.

The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa is located approximately 55 miles from the Oakland International Airport (OAK), 32 miles from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and 67 miles from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Having a rental car at this location will give you the freedom to fully explore the surrounding area.

Wine Country Airporter makes transportation from SFO Airport to Napa easier and they have a stop at The Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa so you can be dropped off right at the lobby doors! Wine Country Airporter offers 4 round trips per day. Visit https://www.winecountryairporter.com/ for schedules, prices and to make a reservation.

Rooms starting at

USD 269 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://book.passkey.com/gt/220809710?gtid=b545946adc0ea41fec01062384e3f3b5

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa:
3425 Solano Ave
Napa, California 94558

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through March 9, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

• Room rates are per night and subject to 15.24% tax/tourism fees. Tax/tourism fee rates subject to change without notice.
• Maximum occupancy of 4 guests per room.
• 1 King or 2 Double beds (based on hotel availability).
• All rooms are non-smoking.

Daily Destination Amenity Fee is waived for those who booked their room through NWS/NWWT reservation methods only (otherwise, it’s approx. $30 per room, per night). Daily Destination Amenity Includes: Complimentary Coffee/Tea in the lobby, Daily Morning Yoga class, Complimentary Fitness center access, 1-Hour Complimentary Electric Bike rental (per stay, per guest), Purified water stations throughout hotel, Daily S'mores kits, Nightly Local Vintner Pour, Wireless in-room high speed internet in guestrooms. Destination Amenity Fee inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Please note: Group's waived Destination Amenity Fee DOES NOT include the daily $30 Food & Beverage credit. If you wish to opt in to the $30 per room, per day Destination Amenity Fee to receive this amenity, please consult the Front Desk upon check-in.

PARKING: Self-parking is complimentary for NWS attendees (normally $10 per day; subject to change).

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.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.
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 NWS/NWWT reservation link.
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.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars!
Please click here to book your flights (or click on picture above).
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM4RG
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Rooms starting at
$269 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations accepted until 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations of room reservations received by hotel inside 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 No Show, you will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). Travel insurance is recommended. Please review your reservation for accuracy.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until your deposit is received.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link.

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.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1046111; Expiration Date 04/12/2026

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.

Who Should Attend?

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

This emergency medicine continuing education series is designed to empower emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other healthcare providers with the latest knowledge, skills, and best practices essential for providing exemplary care in emergency medical situations. This comprehensive series of courses aims to meet the evolving needs of healthcare practitioners, ensuring they remain proficient, adaptable, and confident in delivering high-quality emergency medical care. By focusing on clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement, this program ensures that participants are equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and skills to provide exceptional care in any emergency situation, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare delivery.

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.
Increase 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.

Course Director

James F. Holmes, Jr., MD, MPH, Director UC Davis KL2 Research Career Training Program, Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California

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

$ 1075 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1150 Late Registration Fee

$ 305 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 900 Early Registration Fee

$ 975 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1050 Late Registration Fee

$ 280 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 800 Early Registration Fee

$ 875 Regular Registration Fee

$ 950 Late Registration Fee

$ 260 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 February 8th, 2026 to March 10th, 2026. No refund after March 10th, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.