Current Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort

Schedule

Willemstad, Curaçao
January 19 - 23, 2026

Monday, January 19

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Sea What Hurts: Marine Envenomations in the ED

R.Jiménez
0830

Rational Thinking: Don’t Let the Skin Fool You

A.Mitra
0930

Break
0945

Tiny Bones, Big Problems: Pediatric Fractures for the EM Doc

R.Jiménez
1045

Below the Belt: High Stakes Male GU Emergencies in the ED

A.Mitra
1145

Managing Conflict in the ED

M.Ziegler
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 20

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Creepy, Crawlies: Terrestrial Envenomations

M.Ziegler
0830

Designer Drugs of Abuse

R.Jiménez
0930

Break
0945

Thyroid Storms and Sugar Crashes: Endocrine Mayhem in the ED

A.Mitra
1045

“My Tummy Hurts”: Acute Management of Abdominal Pain in Children

M.Ziegler
1145

Staying Safe: Recognizing and Managing Adverse Events in Procedural Sedation

R.Jiménez
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 21 - Day Open

Thursday, January 22

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

No Just “Behavioral”: The Real Deal on Psych Emergencies

M.Ziegler
0830

Keep an Eye on It: Vision-Saving Moves in the ED

R.Jiménez
0930

Break
0945

New AAP Guidelines for Neonatal Fever

A.Mitra
1045

Differences in Approach to the Pediatric Trauma Patient

R.Jiménez
1145

Food: Friend or Foe? A Review of Food Poisonings

M.Ziegler
1245

Adjourn

Friday, January 23

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Beyond the Skull: Managing Intracranial Emergencies

A.Mitra
0830

Fundamentals of Pain Management

M.Ziegler
0930

Break
0945

The Highs and the Lows of Medical Marijuana

R.Jiménez
1045

The Opiate Pandemic

M.Ziegler
1145

When to Channel Your Inner Obstetrician: Management of Pregnancy Emergencies in the ED

A.Mitra
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
3.20 Pharmacology? / 12.80 Clinical Management? / 3.00 Controlled Substances? / 5.00 Trauma? / 13.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Ricardo R. Jiménez, MD, FAAP, FACEP

Medical Director, Envision Physician Services
Children's Emergency Center
Northside Gwinnett Medical Center
Lawrenceville, Georgia Program Coordinator

Aditi Mitra, MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Baylor Scott and White Health
Memorial Hospital

Michael Ziegler, MD

Attending Physician
Pediatric Emergency Medical Associates and Pediatric Sedation Services
Children Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite
Wellstar Health
Atlanta, Georgia

Location

Willemstad, Curaçao

Experience a traditional Dutch cityscape painted in distinctly Caribbean colors. You'll want to stroll the magnificent waterfront, admire the colonial buildings, and explore the backstreet cafés, shops, museums, and galleries of Willemstad. Visit 17th-century Fort Amsterdam in the historic area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Netherlands established a settlement here in 1634. Today it reflects Spanish and Portuguese styles, as well as Dutch. But on cruises to Curaçao, the sun warms your skin to remind you it's the Caribbean.

Swim with charming, clever dolphins - an unforgettable experience - or go below the surface on a reef dive. View otherworldly stalactites and stalagmites inside Hato Caves and take a trolley tour to learn about Willemstad’s landmarks.

After a day of discovery, sit back, relax, and watch the sunset over a glass of traditional blue curaçao. Landhuis Chobolobo, a 19th-century historic mansion you can tour, is home to the famous liqueur. Curaçao cuisine incorporates Indonesian, as well as Dutch traditions. Try the local waffles, fresh-cut fries drizzled in toppings, and raw herring served with pickles. Favorites include stewed goat, meat wrapped in banana leaves, and others.

In the Punda shopping district, explore Willemstad’s vibrant open-air markets. You'll find traditional blue Delft figurines and wheels of cheese. Otrobanda offers high-end designer options. Browse the Floating Market, the New Market, and the Old Market, too.

Accommodations

Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort

TBD

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 Class A 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 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 November 20th, 2025 to December 20th, 2025. No refund after December 20th, 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.