Topics in Emergency Medicine

Palm Beach, Aruba
December 8 - 12, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Palm Beach, Aruba
December 8 - 12, 2025

Monday, December 8
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    A Stroke of Insight: CVA Updates
    A.Norse
  • 0830
    Surgical Emergencies: Case Studies
    A.Norse
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Nip and Tuck Gone Amuck: Aesthetics and Plastics Disasters in the ED
    J.Casaletto
  • 1045
    Surviving the Sepsis Guidelines
    E.Gross
  • 1145
    Airway Tips and Tricks
    E.Gross
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, December 9
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    High-Risk EKGs: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    J.Casaletto
  • 0830
    Forgotten Ventricle: Finding and Fixing RV Failure
    J.Casaletto
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Resistant Infections in the ED
    E.Gross
  • 1045
    Oh How Sweet: DKA in the ED
    A.Norse
  • 1145
    The Unexpected ED Delivery
    A.Norse
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, December 10 - Day Open
Thursday, December 11
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Heat Illness: Are You Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?
    E.Gross
  • 0830
    Snakes Bite Back: ED Management!
    A.Norse
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Eye Emergencies in the ED
    A.Norse
  • 1045
    We Can Handle the Tooth: ED ENT and Dental Updates
    J.Casaletto
  • 1145
    PE, PESI and PERC
    J.Casaletto
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, December 12
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Upper Extremity Fractures
    E.Gross
  • 0830
    An Odyssey of the Hand
    E.Gross
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Visual Diagnosis in the Young Child
    A.Norse
  • 1045
    Bump or Brain Injury? Peds Head Injury 2025
    J.Casaletto
  • 1145
    Rad! Reading Head CTs in the ED
    J.Casaletto
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Jennifer J. Casaletto, MD, FACEP

Adjunct Faculty Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Location

Palm Beach, Aruba

Discover an island that energizes the senses. Where untamed desert beauty is bound by a turquoise ocean. An isle of ancient caves, coral reefs, legendary lagoons, open-air markets, and colorful boutiques. Aruba has the highest standard of living in the West Indies and has become one of the most popular vacation spots in the Caribbean. Aruba's diverse cultural heritage makes it a fascinating place to visit and explore. It is not surprising that many of Aruba's popular pastimes involve its blue waters and beautiful beaches.

The most famous pastime is windsurfing thanks to the consistent 20-knot trade winds. Equipment rentals and instructors are available, so give it a try! Less than a mile offshore, the sea abounds with sailfish, wahoo, yellow and black tuna, and marlin. Sport-fishing trips are widely available. The German freighter Antilia, scuttled at the start of WWII off the northwest coast, is a favorite destination of scuba divers. Shallow, gentle waters at Druif and Arashi Beaches where you can see a reef of elkhorn on the sandy bottom are a big draw for snorkelers. Or you may like a cruise on a glass bottom boat or catamaran which combines a picnic with sightseeing.

Be sure to explore Aruba by land, too. The countryside is dotted with windswept divi-divi trees, cactus, and pastel-colored houses. Bubali Pond on the west coast is a bird sanctuary that attracts a great variety of birds - pelicans, cormorants, wood storks, and long-legged egrets among them. You can go horseback riding on highly trained paso fino horses from South America. Golf lovers can play the Aruba Golf Club near San Nicolas and the new Tierra del Sol course in Arashi in the northwest tip of the island, Aruba's first world-class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Aruba has over six Vegas-style casinos for nighttime entertainment as well as superb restaurants, shows, and shopping with many bargains to be had on European porcelain, jewelry, perfumes, and clothing.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino

Escape to the beachfront at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino, where welcoming smiles, ocean views, and a breathtaking tropical oasis awaits you. Relax under calming Caribbean skies at the new Trankilo adults-only pool or enjoy water volleyball and the waterslide at the family activity pool. Enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the ZoiA Spa or at the state-of-the-art fitness center, which offers views of the beautiful grounds.

If you enjoy gaming, the casino was named Aruba’s Best Casino Hotel in the 2022 World Casino Awards and offers exciting card games and slots. For kids aged 4-12, Hyatt’s Camp Watapana is the perfect place to experience the culture and uniqueness of Aruba. Activities such as hard court basketball, pool and beach volleyball, and two lighted tennis courts are available to keep you active.

Daily activities, including yoga, bingo, and daily sunset happy hours, are fun ways to meet new friends. Discover precious gems, soothing aloe products, Italian coffees, excursion planning, and daily car rentals, all available in the Resort's lobby shops. When it's time to dine, choose from one of six lovely on-site restaurants and bars.

Newly refreshed guest rooms feature 1 king or 2 queen beds (based on hotel availability) and amenities such as a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, laptop safe, hair dryer, iron/board, spacious bathroom, and more.

The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort is located approx. 7.2 miles from the Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). Resort guests enjoy complimentary self-parking, available across the street. Valet parking is approx. $20/day. Parking fees subject to change.

Rooms starting at
USD 379 per night *
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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card deposit for 2 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees (if applicable) is due at time of booking to hold your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until deposit received.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel inside of 14 days of guest arrival date will forfeit 2 night's stay plus tax and mandatory fees (if applicable). No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or room category downgrades. 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 up to your entire reserved stay plus tax and and mandatory fees (if applicable). Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is 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 has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 hours Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1044762; Expiration Date 12/12/2025
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, MSN Education, Cozumel, Mexico, and Medical Director, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington

Tuition

  • MD/DO
    $ 925 Early Registration Fee
    $ 975 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 1000 Late Registration Fee
    $ 265 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 825 Early Registration Fee
    $ 875 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 900 Late Registration Fee
    $ 245 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 725 Early Registration Fee
    $ 775 Regular Registration Fee
    $ 800 Late Registration Fee
    $ 220 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 October 9th, 2025 to November 8th, 2025 . No refund after November 8th, 2025; 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.
You must sign-in/log 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.

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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 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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