Topics in Emergency Medicine

Glacier National Park (Whitefish), Montana
March 3 - 7, 2025

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Glacier National Park (Whitefish), Montana

Schedule

Topics in Emergency Medicine

Glacier National Park (Whitefish), Montana
March 3 - 7, 2025

Monday, March 3
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0655
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0700
    Updated Approaches to Pneumothorax and Pleural Disease
    J.Keegan
  • 0800
    High Risk Low Prevalence Illness
    L.Jagminas
  • 0900
    Ski Break
  • 1545
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 1600
    Oncologic Emergencies
    D.Chiu
  • 1700
    High Risk Low Prevalence Procedures
    L.Jagminas
  • 1800
    Adjourn
Tuesday, March 4
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0700
    Obstetrical Emergencies
    D.Chiu
  • 0800
    Updates in Traumatic Brain Injury
    J.Keegan
  • 0900
    Ski Break
  • 1545
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 1600
    You've Been Served
    L.Jagminas
  • 1700
    Emergency Department Operations: How to Run an Efficient ED
    D.Chiu
  • 1800
    Adjourn
Wednesday, March 5
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0700
    Big Red Catastrophes
    L.Jagminas
  • 0800
    New Pharmacotherapies
    D.Chiu
  • 0900
    Ski Break
  • 1545
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 1600
    Geriatric Trauma
    L.Jagminas
  • 1700
    Fake-Outs: Stroke, Seizure, and Subarachnoid Mimics
    J.Keegan
  • 1800
    Adjourn
Thursday, March 6
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0700
    Doing Cardiac Arrest Right
    J.Keegan
  • 0800
    LBP Red Flags
    L.Jagminas
  • 0900
    Ski Break
  • 1545
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In
  • 1600
    Nontraumatic Eye Disorders
    L.Jagminas
  • 1700
    Rare Procedure Review
    D.Chiu
  • 1800
    Adjourn
Friday, March 7
  • 0630
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0700
    Pulmonary Embolism: What's the Latest?
    D.Chiu
  • 0800
    Do I Really Need That Central Line? Alternatives and Extravasation Risks
    J.Keegan
  • 0900
    Break
  • 0915
    Travelers Fever
    D.Chiu
  • 1015
    New Fluid Resuscitation Paradigms
    J.Keegan
  • 1115
    Adjourn

Faculty

David T. Chiu, MD, MPH

Vice President of Network Operations
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Senior Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Liudvikas Jagminas, MD, FACEP

Associate Professor of Medical Science (Adj), Medical Education
Brown University and Alpert Medical School
Providence, Rhode Island
Adjunct Medical Faculty Educator, Bryant University Physician Assistant Program
Attending Physician Sturdy Health and Kent Hospital
Attleboro, Massachusetts

Joshua Keegan, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Emergency Medicine
Geisel School of Medicine
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Hanover, New Hampshire

Location

Glacier National Park (Whitefish), Montana

Whitefish is one of the most scenic and breathtaking areas in America. Surrounded on three sides by picturesque mountain peaks, this alpine village offers amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. In winter, the main draw is Whitefish Mountain Resort, were you can ski or ride nearly 3,000 acres of uncrowded terrain and enjoy lightning-fast rides on the six-seater chairlift, the Snow Ghost Express. Whitefish Mountain Resort offers endless entertainment for riders of all skill levels and SKI Magazine's 2023 Resort Guide has named Whitefish Mountain Resort No. 6 overall in their "Top 30 Ski Resorts in the West" issue and #1 in Value as voted by the readers! If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, this is a great place to take lessons and intermediate and advanced skiers will find the perfect runs to to hone their skills. Snow lovers will find a variety of activities in this region - from Fat Tire Biking and back county CAT skiing, to dog sledding and horse drawn sleigh rides.

If that's not enough, just a short drive away you’ll find the real treasure of this area - Glacier National Park’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. Open year round* on a limited basis, Glacier National Park's winter recreation opportunities are diverse, with trails perfect for adventures like Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife watching. Guides are available to hire for all skill levels and tours are a great idea for those who'd like to explore with the assistance of someone who's familiar with different aspects of the park. While you're out on the trails, you're likely to spot some majestic wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, moose and elk. Numerous species of birds and the occasional beaver can be spotted as well.

When it's time to return to town, you'll find that Whitefish has retrained the warm, friendly charm of its bygone railroading days. With its covered sidewalk main street leading to the cultural arts center, historic depot museum, and public library, this quaint, picturesque western town offers visitors a change from the fast-paced hustle and bustle of urban life. Getting around Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort is easy in the winter with S.N.O.W. bus service. Central Avenue is filled with a variety of quality restaurants, shopping, and night life. In addition, surrounding communities offer their fair share of unique dining, shopping, museums, art galleries, gaming, and more just waiting to be explored.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEES: 7-day entrance permit winter rates are approximately $25 per private vehicle or $15 for each visitor entering by foot, ski, etc. Be aware that most of Glacier National Park's roads are closed during the winter and winter services in the park are extremely limited. The Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Glacier to Lake McDonald Lodge is typically open year-round, weather permitting. Remember to plan ahead, travel and recreate responsibly and leave no trace. Be aware that cell service is limited or nonexistent in the park. Check the National Park Service for more information about visiting Glacier National Park in the winter, https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/index.htm

A vehicle reservation may be required for four areas of the park: Going-to-the-Sun Road, the North Fork, Two Medicine, and Many Glacier. Each location has unique details and may require a separate reservation. Please see the Vehicle Reservation page for details https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/vehicle-reservations.htm

Accommodations

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake

Inspired by the grand lodges of the past and surrounded by mountains with the pristine waters of Whitefish Lake at it’s backdoor. The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is located just 10 minutes away from Whitefish Mountain Resort via free shuttles, minutes from downtown galleries and shops of Whitefish and less than a 30-minute drive to the scenic wonders of Glacier National Park. The Lodge offers all the amenities of a full-service resort including complimentary valet parking, heated pools and relaxing hot tubs, lakefront saunas, a private beach, full service spa, fitness center, boutique shopping, and much more. Weather permitting, ice fishing is available daily on beautiful Whitefish Lake overlooking the Whitefish Mountain Range where you can fish with experienced guides in the comfort of spacious, heated, fishing shanties. The Lodge at Whitefish Lake offer guests dining experiences ranging from the lakefront dining room for breakfast and dinner, the bar for lunch and casual dinner, and the Coffee Dock Cafe for grab & go items. Both Viking Lodge rooms and Main Lodge suites feature one king or two queen beds (based on hotel availability), soaking tub and walk-in shower, complimentary high-speed Internet access, fireplace, safe, coffee maker, mini-fridge, microwave, hairdryer, and iron/board and more. Both Main Lodge and Viking Lodge rooms include a microwave.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is located approximately 20 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (15 minutes). Other gateway cities are Missoula, MT (MSO) 132 miles; Spokane, WA (GEG) 261 miles; Calgary, Alberta, Canada (YYC) 293 miles. The Lodge at Whitefish Lake provides transportation for guests traveling via Whitefish Amtrak depot and the Glacier Park International Airport. Please schedule with the hotel directly at least 24-hours in advance for timely service. The Lodge has an underground parking garage, Tesla charging station, alternative electric car charging station, and on-site parking for guests. Oversized vehicle and trailer parking can be accommodated only with advance request.

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DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card required for one night + tax at time of booking to hold your room. Remainder of stay plus tax will be charged by the hotel approximately 3 days prior to arrival and then considered non-refundable and non-transferable.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations or change of reservation accepted by hotel without penalty until 3 days prior to arrival. Cancellations or change of reservation received by hotel Inside 3 days of arrival will be charged a penalty for the entire reserved stay plus tax. This includes shortening your stay or changing room type, and no-shows. Hotel policy — No exceptions allowed for any reason including travel delays, weather or health issues.


If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date or are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay + tax. 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.

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 1044750; Expiration Date 03/07/2025
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 ___ contact hours. 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
    $ 1075 Late Registration Fee
    $ 240 Daily Rate
  • CRNA/PA
    $ 975 Late Registration Fee
    $ 220 Daily Rate
  • Resident/RN/Others
    $ 875 Late Registration Fee
    $ 200 Daily Rate

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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