Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California
June 22 - 25, 2027

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Schedule

Topics in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California
June 22 - 25, 2027

Tuesday, June 22
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    Feast or Famine: The Precipitous Delivery
    T.Horeczko
  • 0830
    Bones and Groans: Pediatric Orthopedic Pitfalls
    D.Wallin
  • 0930
    Tiny Hearts, Big Problems
    T.Horeczko
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Wound Care: The Aftermath
    T.Horeczko
  • 1145
    Pediatric EKGs: Nothing or Nightmare?
    M.Lu
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, June 23
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Malpractice: the Case, the Courtroom, and the Charting Pearls That Matter
    M.Lu
  • 0830
    Respiratory Emergencies in Kids
    I.Claudius
  • 0930
    The Infant With a BRUE: Practical Decision-Making
    D.Wallin
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Abdominal Disorders You Can’t Miss
    I.Claudius
  • 1145
    Big Trauma, Little Kids
    D.Wallin
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Thursday, June 24
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Acute Agitation and Other Psychiatric Emergencies
    I.Claudius
  • 0830
    Mythbusters! (Panel Discussion with I.Claudius / M.Lu)
    M.Lu
  • 0930
    The ABCs of Pediatric Resuscitation
    E.Rose
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Neuro Nuggets: Practical Pearls in the Peds ED
    E.Rose
  • 1145
    Challenging Cases in the Community
    M.Lu
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, June 25
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Fever Pitch: Navigating the Febrile Child
    E.Rose
  • 0830
    Procedural Tricks of the Trade
    D.Wallin
  • 0930
    Pediatric Rashes: Common, Concerning or Catastrophic?
    E.Rose
  • 1030
    Break
  • 1045
    Bugs and Drugs: Antibiotic Pearls for the ED
    M.Lu
  • 1145
    Puzzle the Pros (Panel Discussion with M.Lu / E.Rose / D.Wallin)
    M.Lu
  • 1245
    Adjourn

Faculty

Ilene A. Claudius, MD

Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Physician Specialist and Director of Quality and Process Improvement
Department of Emergency Medicine
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California

Timothy Horeczko, MD, PhD, MSCR, FACEP, FAAP

Program Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California

Mimi Lu, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Clinical Professor
Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP

Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine (Educational Scholar)
Assistant Dean for Career Advising
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Department of Emergency Medicine
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Dina Wallin, MD, FACEP

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Associate Clinical Professor
Assistant Medical Director of PEM, SFGH
San Francisco, California

Location

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California

In Walt Disney’s words, "To all who come to this happy place... Welcome." Since 1955, Disneyland® Park has been a magical destination where families can have fun together and make memories to last a lifetime.

Both the young and young at heart will discover a magical kingdom full of classic family-friendly attractions where you can blast off in a rocket, explore the deepest jungles, sail aboard a pirate ship, or rub elbows with princesses, just to name a few. When the sun goes down, you won’t want to miss Disneyland’s iconic fireworks display or the delightful stage show effects of Fantasmic!, a journey through imagination.

Next door at Disney California Adventure® Park, experience the golden age of Hollywood as you stroll the shops of Buena Vista Street. Stop for a photo op with your favorite Pixar and Marvel characters, or head to the newly re-imagined Pixar Pier. Nights come alive when you join in for the spectacular World of Color®, a brilliant display of fountains, dazzling lights, and effects.

After the parks close, the fun continues at Downtown Disney® District, where you can find souvenirs of every kind including clothing, housewares, toys, jewelry, sunglasses and more. Enjoy live music as you shop, then dine on a wide selection of great food including Cajun, Mexican, or Italian favorites. Don’t forget to grab ice cream or a churro for dessert.

To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date are required. Date and park availability may change at any time until the park reservation is finalized; check back often. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation at any time and are limited and subject to availability. Disney reserves the right to reschedule or cancel theme park reservations at any time without liability. A theme park reservation does not guarantee park admission or access to any experience, attraction, offering or dining location.

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Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

This stunning hotel offers premium accommodations and rich dining experiences in American Craftsman style and elegance. Choose from a variety of different relaxing pools, including the peaceful oasis of the Fountain Pool and outdoor hot tub, the Redwood Pool with waterslide, and the refreshing Mariposa pool and outdoor hot tub. Discover award-winning food and wine, cozy lounges, family-friendly dining and much more.

Standard guestrooms feature either one King-size bed, or one Queen-size bed plus Twin-size sleeper, or 2 Queen-size beds (bedding based on availability at time of check-in), complimentary wireless and wired Internet access, robes, DVD player, iron/board, hairdryer, make-up mirror, safe and more. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa is located approximately 14.2 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA), 14.3 miles from Long Beach Airport (LGB), and 34 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Rooms starting at
USD 472 per night *
  • External Booking Url

    https://disneyevent.com/GCNF27A
    Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
    1600 S. Disneyland Drive
    Anaheim, California 92802

    Discounted group rates are available for reservations made through May 22, 2027 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Room Rates are subject to applicable Taxes, including, without limitation, City of Anaheim occupancy taxes (currently 15%) and the applicable Anaheim Improvement District assessment (currently 2%). Tax rates subject to change without notice.

    PARKING: For hotel parking, all vehicles are subject to an approximate self-parking fee of $45 per car, per night or valet parking of $75 per night; (in/out privileges for registered hotel guests only). Parking prices subject to change without notice. 

    Maximum occupancy is 4 guests per room.
    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. 

    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.
    You can use the reservation link for park tickets as well:
    • The Ticket Store will open on Sunday, Dec 27, 2026.
    • Tickets are valid from Saturday, June 19, 2027 through Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
    • Ticket Store closes at 9:00 pm PST on Monday, June 21, 2027.
    • Park reservations are limited and subject to availability, and availability can change until the park reservation is finalized.
    • The contracted cut-off date is Saturday, May 22, 2027 

    Rooms starting at

    $472 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

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

CANCELLATIONS

A 4 day change and cancel policy; cancel within 3 days of arrival, the deposit of one nights rate + tax is not refundable. Please review your reservation for accuracy. 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, 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 April 23rd, 2027 to May 23rd, 2027. No refund after May 23rd, 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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