Clinical Topics in Emergency Medicine

Banff (Canmore), Alberta, Canada
August 3 - 7, 2026

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This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Malcolm Hotel

Schedule

Clinical Topics in Emergency Medicine

Banff (Canmore), Alberta, Canada
August 3 - 7, 2026

Monday, August 3
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0725
    Welcome
    NWS Staff
  • 0730
    ARDS for the EM Practitioner
    H.Gill
  • 0830
    Oncologic Emergencies
    D.Chiu
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Who Ordered the ABG?
    A.Tarabar
  • 1045
    Obstetrical Emergencies
    D.Chiu
  • 1145
    All About Bleeding
    A.Tarabar
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Tuesday, August 4
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Emergency Department Operations: How to Run an Efficient ED
    D.Chiu
  • 0830
    Massive Hemorrhage: Stops Eventually
    H.Gill
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    New Pharmacotherapies
    D.Chiu
  • 1045
    Crazy Electrolytes
    A.Tarabar
  • 1145
    Literature Updates That All EM Practitioners Need to Know
    H.Gill
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Wednesday, August 5 - Day Open
Thursday, August 6
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    Common and Uncommon Causes of Abdominal Pain
    A.Tarabar
  • 0830
    Vascular Access Trouble Shooting Secrets
    H.Gill
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Rare Procedure Review
    D.Chiu
  • 1045
    Managing the Failing RV
    H.Gill
  • 1145
    ID Consults in the ED: Formal or Curbside
    A.Tarabar
  • 1245
    Adjourn
Friday, August 7
  • 0700
    Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
  • 0730
    The Fight Against Medical Errors
    A.Tarabar
  • 0830
    Pulmonary Embolism: What's the Latest?
    D.Chiu
  • 0930
    Break
  • 0945
    Refractory Hypoxia in the ED
    H.Gill
  • 1045
    Travelers Fever
    D.Chiu
  • 1145
    Is There an Antidote for This?
    A.Tarabar
  • 1245
    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

Harman Singh Gill, MD, FAAEM

Director of Education and Academic Development
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
NYU - Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Mineola, New York

Asim F. Tarabar, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Yale Emergency Medicine Faculty
Director, Medical Toxicology
Consultant, Connecticut Poison Control Center
New Haven, Connecticut

Location

Banff (Canmore), Alberta, Canada

Just an hour west of Calgary and approximately a 20-minute drive from Banff, Canmore sits where the prairies give way to towering peaks. Tucked along the edge of Kananaskis Country, this town isn’t just in the mountains - it's with the mountains. Canmore is home to wanderers, creatives, mountain athletes, and seekers—people drawn to something deeper than just the view. Here, you’ll find both adventure and calm: technical mountain routes and quiet valley strolls, alongside a community that values good food, creative expression, and meaningful connection. Nestled between the glacier-fed waters of the Bow River, the picturesque walking trails along Policeman’s Creek, and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, you will discover a downtown unlike any other. Stroll down Main Street and explore incredible art galleries, shop stylish boutiques, or indulge in a delicious patio lunch, all while soaking in the dreamy mountain views.

Next, explore nearby Banff, nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Banff/Lake Louise area is a crossroads for international visitors and offers everything from spiritual retreats to contemporary art exhibits and theatrical performances. Vacation possibilities here are as diverse as the Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape. Airplane tours offer guided flights for a unique view of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Relax aboard glass-enclosed boats as you travel through the Minnewanka Valley to Devil’s Gap on Lake Minnewanka. Fish peacefully along the shore of an alpine lake or stream. Cast at will, timelessly drifting along. Tee off amongst the backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges, with local wildlife as your gallery. Enjoy panoramic views, short hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, and restaurants. For the adventurer, take part in heli-sightseeing or heli-hiking. Learn a new skill with training programs for all skill levels in the disciplines of rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, outdoor leadership, avalanche awareness, and ski mountaineering.

For those who prefer a more relaxed, slower-paced alpine experience, backpacking or mountaineering adventures are offered. ATV tours are designed to get you off the main roads and into the wilderness. Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and floating are also part of the fun on the local rivers and lakes. Horseback ride through a pine forest with a nature guide, bask in a natural hot spring or a luxury spa, or explore a glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Finally, enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travellers in downtown Banff as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques, and cafés. Shops range from internationally recognized clothiers and independently-owned establishments to Canada’s oldest department store.

Park Pass: The city of Banff is located in one of Canada's National Parks. Everyone entering the parks must purchase a park pass. The rate is approximately $11 CAD per day for 1 adult or $22 CAD total per day for 2 or more persons in the same vehicle. Daily passes are sold for no more than 6 days, so if you are staying longer, you must purchase a yearly pass for $75.25 CAD per adult or $151.25 CAD for family. Visit https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/tarifs-fees#admission for more information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

You can purchase your pass online and print it out in advance: https://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/en?_ga=2.213620820.1177900272.1678494073-1442293178.1678228104

Accommodations

The Malcolm Hotel

Located in beautiful Spring Creek - the heart of Canmore, the Malcolm Hotel is your place to call home during your true mountain adventure. The Malcolm Hotel is the first traditional hotel to be built in Canmore in the last 20 years. Situated between two natural-flowing creeks, it provides four-star service and hospitality with luxury amenities. Its ambiance and design reflect the pageantry, royalty, and heritage of the past Scottish King, Malcolm III, who is also known as Canmore’s namesake. Located in the serene Spring Creek area, the hotel provides effortless access to Canmore's charming shops, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants, as well as the exhilarating mountain adventures of the Bow Valley.

Guests will enjoy Canmore's most exclusive rooftop heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, and firepit, offering unparalleled views of the Three Sisters Mountain range and Mount Lawrence Grassi. When it's time to dine, The Stirling Grill & Lounge at The Malcolm Hotel invites you to savor Scottish-inspired hospitality with modern mountain style. Enjoy seasonal, locally sourced menus for breakfast, dinner, or casual cocktails in an inviting, comfortable space. The Pulse General Store + Coffee Bar in the lobby features a vibrant coffee bar with artisan foods, unique drinks, and one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs.

Guest rooms feature amenities such as 1 King or 2 Queen pillow top beds (based on hotel availability), flat screen TV, Nespresso Coffee Machine, Wet bar with mini fridge, complimentary wireless Internet, radio alarm clock, safe, iron/board, walk in rain shower, hairdryer, bathroom scale, bathrobe and slippers, and more to ensure a relaxing stay.

The Malcolm Hotel is located 75 miles (121 km) from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) and approximately 22 minutes from the Banff townsite.

Rooms starting at
CAD 560 per night *
  • The Malcolm Hotel
    321 Spring Creek Dr
    Canmore, AB T1W 2G2
    Canada

    The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through July 2, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

    Group room rates subject to the following taxes: Destination Marketing Fee 2%, Alberta Tourism Levy 4% and Federal Goods & Service Tax 5%. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

    Group room rates are based on single/double occupancy. For triple/quad occupancy, add $25 CAD per additional person over double occupancy, per person, per night with a maximum of (4) adults per room.

    PARKING: Complimentary underground, heated, self-parking for hotel guests. Overnight street parking is also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking fees subject to change.

    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.

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    Rooms starting at

    $560 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Approximately 30 days prior to arrival, the hotel will automatically charge the provided credit card for the remaining full reserved stay plus tax.

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

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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations or change in room reservations accepted without penalty until 30 day prior to arrival. Cancellations or change in room reservations received by the hotel inside 30 days of arrival, will forfeit the entire reserved stay deposit plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). This includes check-out prior to confirmed date, changing room type, or no-shows. No exceptions allowed for any reason. Travel insurance is highly recommended. 

(Please refer to the cancellation policy above NOT what is indicated on hotel's website).

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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 1046354; Expiration Date 08/07/2026
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.

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, St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 June 4th, 2026 to July 4th, 2026. No refund after July 4th, 2026; 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.

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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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