Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Hilton Nashville Downtown

Schedule

Nashville, Tennessee
October 28 - 31, 2025

Tuesday, October 28

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Lytes On, Lytes Off: Electrolyte Emergencies

C.Pfennig
0830

A Different Kind of TWOfer: Trauma in Pregnancy

C.Pfennig
0930

Break
0945

Pediatric Shakes and Shivers: Febrile Seizures and Prolonged Fever

M.Swarm
1045

RSI: Resuscitative Sequence Intubation

C.Pfennig
1145

“Slide to the Left, Slide to the Right”: How to Incorporate Renal and Lung Ultrasound Into Practice

M.Swarm
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 29

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

EMTALA

M.Reiter
0830

Burns

M.Reiter
0930

Break
0945

Evaluating Contracts

M.Reiter
1045

Glands Gone Bad

C.Pfennig
1145

Triple Threat: Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, Allergy

C.Pfennig
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, October 30

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Wait There Is a Baby in There: Radiology in Pregnancy

C.Pfennig
0830

Engineering Safety Into Airway Management: A Primer for Success

K.High
0930

Break
0945

Approach to the Blunt Agonal Trauma Patient

K.High
1045

eFONA (Emergency Front of Neck Access) in the Emergent Setting

K.High
1145

RUSH Right Into It: Ultrasound in Shock

M.Jordan
1245

Adjourn

Friday, October 31

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

The Business of EM in 2025

A.Smolensky
0830

Achy Breaky Heart: Cardiac Ultrasound for the EM Clinician Part I

M.Jordan
0930

Break
0945

Documentation 101

A.Smolensky
1045

Management of Heart Failure

A.Smolensky
1145

Achy Breaky Heart: Cardiac Ultrasound for the EM Clinician Part II

M.Jordan
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
1.80 Pharmacology? / 17.20 Clinical Management? / 5.00 Trauma? / 17.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Kevin High, RN, MPH, MHPE, EMT

Senior Associate in Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Services
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Mary Kate Jordan, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Associate Director of Ultrasound Operations
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Camiron Leigh Pfennig, MD, MHPE

Prisma Health-Upstate
Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson University School of Health Research
Clemson, South Carolina Program Coordinator

Mark Reiter, MD, MBA, MAAEM

CEO, Emergency Excellence
Residency Director - Emergency Medicine
Professor, University of Tennessee - Murfreesboro / Nashville
CEO, American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group
Nashville, Tennessee

Arthur Smolensky, MD, FAAEM

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer Middle Tennessee Emergency Physicians
AAEM Physician Group - Vice Chairman
TN AAEM - Secretary / Treasurer
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine - UTHSC Murfreesboro/Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew Swarm, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Travel & Leisure Magazine recently named Nashville “America’s Friendliest City” – Come see why! Local museums offer everything from education on the Civil War to county star couture, such as Faith Hill’s dress, to priceless art such as Picasso and Warhol; there’s something for everyone in Music City. Take a tour of a historic home, or take in a comedy while enjoying dinner with your date. Do you like the nightlife? You’ve come to the right place because the “stars” come out at night. Hear blues, rock, country, gospel, jazz, or contemporary Christian. Only in Nashville can you step into a honky tonk on Broadway, look around, and see famous faces. Throughout the city, small dives hidden away from the limelight showcase Nashville’s true legends – songwriters.

Every night the music scene in Nashville is vibrant and contagious. Fans rush to get a seat in the clubs while the latecomers crowd the walls and dance floors. By late evening, the clubs are alive and rocking, and there are still many hours left before the clubs close. Let Chopin and Mozart carry you away as you watch the Nashville Ballet or listen to the Grammy-nominated Nashville Symphony. Take in a performance of the Nashville Opera or enjoy an off-Broadway performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Beyond the great sounds is shopping. Posh boutiques, guitar stores filled with instruments, chic clothing, and fashionable shops – Nashville’s shopping scene covers the gamut in style and appeal.

When hunger strikes, Nashville’s plate has many unique options to tempt your taste buds. Known for “meat and threes” and zesty barbecue, Nashville also specializes in New Southern and Southern fusion, a blend of down-home cooking and uptown dining. Are you asking yourself what makes Nashville family-friendly? Then think no further. Explore the Adventure Science Center, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Fort Nashborough, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, or Valley Amusement Park. For the sports fan, Nashville boasts three professional sports teams as well as Busch and Indy series car racing. Nashville is surrounded by lush, rolling hills and sparkling blue lakes. Walk 18 holes on Nashville’s five resort courses or eight public golf courses. Ride amusement park rides or slide down Tennessee’s largest waterslides. Rent a jet ski for the day or just cruise upon the world’s largest showboat. When it’s time to unwind, enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation at one of many great day spas.

Accommodations

Hilton Nashville Downtown

Stay in the heart of ‘Music City’ at Hilton Nashville Downtown. You’ll be treated to true Southern hospitality and premier accommodations. Dine in style at four on-site restaurants. You’ll relish the hotel’s central location in the midst of all there is to see and do in Nashville. Explore the history of country music, catch live performances and take in all the sights and sounds of the entertainment district, all nearby. Celebrate all things country music at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Hilton Nashville Downtown is an all-suite hotel. Each suite has 1 king bed or 2 double beds (based on availability), plus a sofa sleeper in a separate parlor area with a chair and ottoman. Suites also feature amenities such as a coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, two flat screen HDTVs, personal work station, iron/board, hairdryer, safe and more.

The Hilton Nashville Downtown is located approximately 7 miles from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Hotel Parking: $40 daily or event parking fee, and a $50 overnight parking fee for self-parking in the underground garage. Self-parking does not have in-and-out privileges. Valet parking is $50 overnight and has in-and-out privileges. Parking charges are subject to change without notice.

From

USD 349 per night

Accommodation Rates and Details

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Hilton Nashville Downtown
121 Fourth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through September 25, 2025 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are per night and subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% with a $2.50 occupancy tax per occupied room, per night) in effect at the time of check in. Tax rates subject to change without notice.

Guest room internet access is complimentary for those who book their room through NWS/NWWT only (otherwise, it's approximately $9.95 per night for standard in-room and lobby WiFi).

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.
Early departure, late check out and no show fees may apply.
All rooms are non-smoking.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
A portion of the room rate is used to provide refreshments during the meeting for participants only.

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.

Rooms starting at
$349 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside of 72 hours of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. An early departure fee of one night's stay plus tax will be imposed on guests departing prior to their scheduled check out date. 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. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required at the time of booking to guarantee your room.

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.

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 1045227; Expiration Date 10/31/2025

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 August 29th, 2025 to September 28th, 2025 . No refund after September 28th, 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.

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.