Current Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Embassy Suites Boulder

Schedule

Boulder, Colorado
June 9 - 12, 2026

Tuesday, June 9

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Airway Tips and Tricks

E.Gross
0830

A Look at the Red Eye

E.Gross
0930

Break
0945

Managing the Burn

J.Finnell
1045

Amp Up Your Knowledge: Electrical Injuries

J.Finnell
1145

High-Risk EKGs

D.Caro
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, June 10

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Managing Blood Pressure in the ED

D.Caro
0830

Status Asthmaticus

D.Caro
0930

Break
0945

Surviving the Sepsis Guidelines

E.Gross
1045

Resistant Infections in the ED

E.Gross
1145

Viz Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

J.Finnell
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, June 11

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Evolving Trends in Healthcare Delivery

J.Finnell
0830

The Hard Stuff: Delivering Bad News

J.Finnell
0930

Break
0945

Upper Extremity Fractures

E.Gross
1045

Emergency Airway Difficulties: How Would You Handle These Cases?

D.Caro
1145

Ventilator Management for the Practicing EM Physician

D.Caro
1245

Adjourn

Friday, June 12

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Neurocritical Care Emergencies

D.Caro
0830

Critical Surgical Emergency Case Reviews

D.Caro
0930

Break
0945

Why So Sensitive? Hypersensitivity Reactions

J.Finnell
1045

Pediatric Sickle Secrets

E.Gross
1145

Heat Illness: Are You Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?

E.Gross
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.90 Pharmacology? / 14.10 Clinical Management? / 3.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety? / 1.00 Ethics?

Faculty

David A. Caro, MD, FACEP

Professor and Associate Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Designated Official
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
Disaster Medical Officer, UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida

JT Finnell, MD

Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana

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 Program Coordinator

Location

Boulder, Colorado

The Flatirons create a stunning geological backdrop to this scenic mountain town where a quaint downtown welcomes visitors with a variety of dining options, art galleries, boutique shopping, and street entertainment.

Begin your cultural excursion by touring the Dairy Center for the Arts. Formerly a dairy production plant, the Dairy Center is now utilized as a multi-purpose space for traditional art exhibits, live musical performances, ballet, foreign film showings, theater, and even stand-up comedy. Next, head to the Leanin’ Tree Museum for a comprehensive display of Western art including bronze sculptures, paintings, and gifts. Sip and dine at Avery Brewing Company, where the food is farm-to-table fresh and the brews top-notch. Boulder is also home to the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory where tastings and tours of a working tea factory will thrill all ages.

Head outdoors and hike the inspiring altitudes of Chautauqua park. Watch rock climbers scale mighty heights at Eldorado Canyon and hike the trails for views of mountain streams and waterfalls. Every level of hiking difficulty is well-represented in Boulder. Science aficionados will enjoy the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) where you’ll discover several interesting exhibits on extreme weather and climate tracking. Astronomy lectures, interactive exhibits, and laser shows await at Fiske Planetarium where kids and adults alike will have fun exploring the outer reaches of space.

Accommodations

Embassy Suites Boulder

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder invites you to escape from reality, in a city that welcomes the bold and adventurous. This one-of-a-kind hotel greets guests with an elegant design and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a picturesque mountain backdrop. With upscale furnishings, an array of thoughtful amenities, and a deep-rooted local culture, you can anticipate a guest experience that’s equal parts style and service.

The signature amenities you know and love will be available to you every day: free made-to-order breakfast, a complimentary evening reception, and spacious two-room suites! But those aren't the only memories you'll bring home from your stay. Perhaps your story will be of adventures in Chautauqua Park and along Boulder Creek. Or maybe your version of adventure involves sampling locally sourced fare and craft beer. Either way, passionate local area guides will be here to help you discover what it means to learn, work, and play in Boulder.

Take advantage of two distinctly different social gathering places, an open-air courtyard, all-new Tesla electric car charging stations, and a central location in the most exciting area of town. Stay fit at the two-story fitness center, rooftop pool, nearby trails for biking, hiking, and longboarding. When it's time to dine, enjoy Brickstones Kitchen and Bar onsite restaurant. Spacious guest suites feature 1 king or 2 Queen beds plus a comfortable pullout sofa bed, HDTV, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, ergonomic work desk, data port, laptop-sized safe, hairdryer, iron/board, and more.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder is located approximately 42 miles from the Denver International Airport (DEN). Hotel offers discounted* $15 per car, per night self-parking for guests that book their room via NWS/NWWT group reservation methods only (otherwise, it is approx. $22 per car, per night). Prices are subject to change without notice.

Rooms starting at

USD 249 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/northwest-seminars-emergency-medicine/

Embassy Suites Boulder
2601 Canyon Blvd
Boulder, CO 80302

The discounted group rate is available for reservations made through 5pm MST on May 15, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently 12.685%. (Subject to change without notice).
For Triple and Quad occupancy, an additional $10 per 3rd and 4th person, per night will apply.

Group room rates include complimentary WIFI for basic needs, complimentary full breakfast buffet daily in hotel restaurant, complimentary evening reception from 5pm-6:30pm daily, self-parking rate of $16 + per car, per day, use of 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and business center. Inclusions subject to change without notice.

PARKING: Hotel offers self-parking at a discounted rate of $16 per car, per night for those registered through NWS/NWWT booking only (otherwise $24 per car, per day). Prices are subject to change without notice.

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.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Group room rates are only available via NWS/NWWT group 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
$249 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of room reservations received by the hotel inside of 48 hours of arrival will forfeit 1 night's stay plus tax. 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 for 1 night's stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card deposit for 1 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.

Group room rates are only available via NWS/NWWT group 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 1045926; Expiration Date 06/12/2026

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 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, Retired Anesthesiologist, St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 April 10th, 2026 to May 10th, 2026 . No refund after May 10th, 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.

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.