Enlightenment in Emergency Medicine

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 3 - 7, 2027

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Schedule

Enlightenment in Emergency Medicine

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 3 - 7, 2027

Monday, May 3 - Please Note: Breakfast will not be served at the meeting but is provided in the room rate for those that book via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only. Hotel Breakfast is served from 7am-11am.
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    ENT Tricks of the Trade
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Generations in the Workplace
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Clinical Pearls in Managing Orthopedic Dislocations / Fractures
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    NSTEMIs and EKGs Not to Be Missed
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1145
    Combative and Convulsing: Care of the Altered, Agitated Patient
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, May 4 - Please Note: Breakfast will not be served at the meeting but is provided in the room rate for those that book via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only. Hotel Breakfast is served from 7am-11am.
  • 0715
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0730
    Litigation Stress
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Communication and Conflict in the ED
    T.Sanson
  • 0930
    Challenges in Pediatric Airways
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health and Humanitarian Medicine
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1145
    Practical Patient Safety
    T.Sanson
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, May 5 - Day Open
Thursday, May 6 - Please Note: Breakfast will not be served at the meeting but is provided in the room rate for those that book via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only. Hotel Breakfast is served from 7am-11am.
  • 0715
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0730
    How to Optimize Your Negotiating Style in the ED
    V.Dobiesz
  • 0830
    Evidence-Based Management of Trauma in Pregnancy
    V.Dobiesz
  • 0930
    Violence in the Medical Setting
    T.Sanson
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Sore Throats That Can Kill
    T.Sanson
  • 1145
    Thriving Not Just Surviving
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, May 7 - Please Note: Breakfast will not be served at the meeting but is provided in the room rate for those that book via NWAS/NWWT reservation methods only. Hotel Breakfast is served from 7am-11am.
  • 0715
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 0730
    Crisis Communications
    T.Sanson
  • 0830
    Shots, Bugs, and Bites: Travel Medicine Primer
    V.Dobiesz
  • 0930
    Case Studies in Obstetrical Emergencies
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    A Silent Killer: Special Cases
    T.Sanson
  • 1145
    The Good Samaritan and Volunteer Medicine
    V.Dobiesz
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Valerie Dobiesz, MD, MPH

Emergency Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Director for the Front-Line Indigenous Partnership (FLIP)
Faculty at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP

Educator, Coach, Consultant
Founder TracySansonMD, LLC
Lutz, Florida

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh is the vibrant and beautiful capital city of Scotland. History, heritage, dramatic cultural landmarks, and outstanding natural beauty are all here for you to explore. From the cobbled streets of the Old Town to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the New Town, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts blending shopping, historic attractions, gardens, and plenty of restaurants and cafes where you can relax.

See the T-Rex at the National Museum of Scotland, the Concorde at the National Museum of Flight, and Steiff Bears at the world’s only dedicated Museum of Childhood. In Edinburgh city center, head to Charlotte Square in the New Town--Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban architecture--and visit the Georgian House. Three floors of the Georgian House have been beautifully refurbished by the National Trust for Scotland to reflect the lifestyle of 1796. Edinburgh is absolutely jam-packed with historic buildings and homes and you don’t need to look for long to uncover some grand architecture. Not far away is Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of three monarchs including Mary Queen of Scots in 1542. Under the care of Historic Scotland, this extensive home of Scotland's Stewart kings is a regular venue for historic performances and re-enactments. Visit the churches and cathedrals of Edinburgh and you’ll discover beautiful buildings with their Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass windows--some are so fascinating, they’ve even been featured in movies.

Edinburgh is a real foodie’s paradise with quality, character, and imagination defining its culinary scene. Whether you want to treat yourself to fine dining in one of the city’s five Michelin-star restaurants or enjoy coffee and a cake in the region’s many cafes and tearooms, you won’t be disappointed. Don't forget to sample some of the world's largest collection of Scotch Whisky and mouth-watering beers, ales, and ciders, many produced locally.

There is certainly no shortage of boutiques, charming shops, and stores selling designer brands in Edinburgh. The historic Grassmarket is a magnet for unusual shops, encompassing vintage clothes, contemporary jewelry, and rare books.

If you want to get away from it all, The Lothians offer scenic countryside, coastlines, and invigorating outdoor activities from watching wildlife to world-class golf. In addition to everything above, Scotland's people add that extra special ingredient: warm welcomes, good sense of humor, fabulous culture, and a real appetite for adventure. You'll soon understand why Edinburgh is the world’s festival capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What travel documentation is required for my trip to Scotland?

US and Canadian visitors must have a valid passport and an ETA* from before entering Scotland or the rest of the UK.

This should be valid throughout your whole trip. You will also need a visa if you’re planning to stay for over six months.

*Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Travelers who can enter the UK without a visa will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

This authorization is electronically linked to your passport and allows you to enter the UK.

For full details and application link/smartphone app info, visit

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

This video also gives step-by-step application information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG1zaOMl63M

Accommodations

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is located in the heart of the capital of Scotland on Victoria Street - Scotland’s most photographed street! This luxurious location will leave you with a lifetime of memories of exploring the beauty of Edinburgh, with easy access to the Royal Mile, The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh Castle, shopping, dining, pubs, and so much more.

Hungry for something different? Grab a craft cocktail, nibble on bar bites, feast on a three-course meal, or share a dram with the locals. Commons Club offers Scottish fare, served with international flair, while Eve offers casual breakfast, dinner, and weekend brunch – plus live music on the weekends. Looking to fit some fitness into your stay? Walk, jog, or run to the 24-hour gym and fitness center.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's Chambers feature a groundbreaking design that combines the hallway, closet, and bathroom into one luxurious Dressing Room area, while privacy doors close to create a personal Sleeping Lounge. Chambers offer 1 king or 2 twin beds (based on hotel availability), plus amenities such as complimentary WiFi access (excludes meeting rooms), coffee/tea maker, SMEG Minibar with high street priced items, safe, Smart TV, yoga mat, makeup vanity and dedicated dressing area, private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and much more.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is located approximately 7.6 miles (12.23km) from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A taxi to the hotel takes approx. 25 minutes and, on average, costs £25 each way. Edinburgh Trams stops right outside the airport. Hop off at Princes Street and it’s a short walk up a big hill to the hotel. The Airlink 100 bus connects the airport to St Andrew Square. From there it’s a 12-minute walk to the hotel. From the train station (Edinburgh Waverley): 15-minute walk uphill via North Bridge and the Royal Mile.

You can get a taxi from the taxi rank outside. This should take less than 10 minutes and cost £10, approximately. Transportation times and costs subject to change without notice. 

Rooms starting at
GBP 440 per night *
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
    1 India Buildings Victoria Street
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2EX

    Group room rates only available via NWS/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 March 31, 2027 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first. Hotel sells out early, and rooms for the weekends are extremely limited, so plan accordingly.

    Group room rates are per night and include hotel breakfast served daily (7am-11am, subject to change) and VAT.

    Breakfast will not be served at the meeting but is provided in the room rate for those that book via NWS/NWWT reservation methods only. VAT and breakfast times subject to change without notice.

    Registration is limited and hotel sells out early - plan accordingly to avoid disappointment.
    All hotel rates are in British Pound (GBP) and are subject to current exchange rates at the time of processing by the hotel.
    Room rates are based on occupancy. Most rooms have a max occupancy 2 people.

    PASSPORT AND ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA): US and Canadian visitors must have a valid passport and an ETA before entering Scotland or the rest of the UK. This should be valid throughout your whole trip. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Travelers who can enter the UK without a visa will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This authorization is electronically linked to your passport and allows you to enter the UK. For details, visit https://www.gov.uk/eta

    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.
    All rooms are non-smoking. Any guest found to be smoking in Chamber rooms or public areas will be directly charged and liable for cleaning charges and loss of revenue as a result.
    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 (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

    $440 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay + tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. On or around April 2, 2027 the credit card provided will automatically be charged by the hotel in full for remaining nights of the reservation.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations accepted by hotel without penalty until 30 days of arrival, local hotel time. Cancellations, reduction in occupancy, reduction in stay length or no-show received by the hotel inside 30 days of arrival will result in loss of the full stay amount. No exceptions allowed for any reason, including health, travel issues, or weather-related reasons. Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

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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 MAC Ed 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.

* Starting January 1, 2026, the NBCRNA is transitioning from the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program to the MAC program (Maintaining Anesthesia Certification). The AANA is changing the credit language to align with this change. Credits listed on certificates will indicate MAC Ed CE Credits (formerly called Class A CE Credits).

†Pharmacology hours subject to change. 

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, Retired Anesthesiologistm, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 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 March 4th, 2027 to April 3rd, 2027. No refund after April 3rd, 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.
All webinars are in Pacific Time.

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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/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.

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