Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort

Schedule

Asheville, North Carolina
April 20 - 23, 2026

Monday, April 20

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

ENT Tricks of the Trade

T.Sanson
0830

A Different Kind of TWOfer: Trauma in Pregnancy

C.Pfennig
0930

Break
0945

Airway Triple Threat: Allergy, Anaphylaxis, and Angioedema

C.Pfennig
1045

Clinical Pearls in Managing Orthopedic Dislocations / Fractures

V.Dobiesz
1145

Combative and Convulsing: Care of the Altered, Agitated Patient

T.Sanson
1245

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 21

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Litigation Stress

T.Sanson
0830

Glands Gone Bad

C.Pfennig
0930

Break
0945

Lytes On, Lytes Off

C.Pfennig
1045

NSTEMIs and EKGs Not to Be Missed

V.Dobiesz
1145

Challenges in Pediatric Airways

V.Dobiesz
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 22

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Generations in the Workplace

T.Sanson
0830

Diagnostic Dilemma: Fever and a Rash

C.Pfennig
0930

Break
0945

Let's Talk About Sex: STI Updates

C.Pfennig
1045

I Want to Thrive Not Simply Survive: Healthcare Provider Wellness - Is It Possible?

V.Dobiesz
1145

Silent Killer

T.Sanson
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, April 23

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Effective Communication and Conflict Management Skills

T.Sanson
0830

Travel Medicine: Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid

V.Dobiesz
0930

Break
0945

Is There a Healthcare Provider on the Plane? Are You Medicolegally Protected?

V.Dobiesz
1045

Practical Patient Safety

T.Sanson
1145

Crisis Communications: Handling the Media

T.Sanson
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
2.70 Pharmacology? / 15.30 Clinical Management? / 2.00 Trauma? / 17.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Valerie Dobiesz, MD, MPH

Emergency Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Director for the Front-Line Indigenous Partnership (FLIP)
Faculty at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Camiron Leigh Pfennig, MD, MHPE

Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Department of Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health–Upstate
Professor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clemson University School of Health Research
Clemson, South Carolina

Tracy G. Sanson, MD, FACEP

Educator, Coach, Consultant
Founder TracySansonMD, LLC
Lutz, Florida Program Coordinator

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is eager to welcome guests - be part of the comeback! This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown with over 30 art galleries, a burgeoning culinary and wine scene, thriving live music scene and, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. Step back in time and experience Gilded Age elegance at America’s largest home, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room Biltmore House. Relive the Victorian era at the circa 1840 Smith-McDowell House-Museum, Asheville’s oldest home. Explore the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the acclaimed author’s boyhood home. The Asheville area’s reputation as a destination for spa treatments and wellness dates back centuries. Indulge in an aromatherapy massage while gazing at the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

From a health-and-science theme children’s museum to boutique toy stores, invigorating hikes, mountain biking, mountain swimming holes, and other outdoor adventures, Asheville is exciting for all ages. Artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a vibrancy rarely found in a city of this size.

There is always something happening downtown. Sip a cup of Joe at one of several locally-owned coffee shops, listen to live music at a local club, go on an art walk, or simply enjoy fine cuisine and people-watching. Golfers rave about the Asheville area’s magnificent mountains with their scenic beauty, temperate year-round weather, and lush fairways.

Getting There: The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is currently served by several airlines. Blue Ridge Parkway, considered the nation’s most scenic highway, winds along the Blue Ridge Mountains, through Asheville, and into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Numerous overlooks, roadside exhibits, and hiking trails make a trip along the Parkway a delight. For travel and updates in the Asheville area, please visit the Explore Asheville website https://www.exploreasheville.com/.

Accommodations

The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort

Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in the unique 43,000 square foot subterranean spa with an indoor pool or enjoy a round of championship golf on the Donald Ross-designed course. Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after navigating the tree-lined fairways and bent greens with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Elevated tee boxes on the par-70 course provide perfect sight lines for each drive. Whether you want to keep up your workout routine or work up a sweat, the Sports Complex has something for guests looking to stay active. At 50,000 square feet, you'll find indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a racquetball court, an indoor pool, fitness club, cardio room, table tennis, pool tables and more.

If you are looking for a hiking trail near the hotel, look no further. The Sunset Trail originally opened in 1913, along with the hotel, to offer guests an accessible form of exercise in the clean, healing mountain air. Ready to indulge in a little shopping? The Omni Grove Park Inn offers a unique shopping experience on the resort grounds. Be sure to take a self-guided audio tour of the resort that covers the history of E.W. Grove, the construction and early years of the resort, the Arts & Crafts style furniture collection and some of the resort's most notable guests.

At The Omni Grove Park Inn, you will find some of the finest, locally-sourced restaurants in Asheville that will certainly delight the foodie in your family. From restaurants and a farm-to-table artisanal buffet to bars and terraces with breathtaking mountain views, there are so many ways to please your palate at this resort.

There’s a reason guests have been staying at The Omni Grove Park Inn for over a hundred years. From plush beds with rich cotton linens to windows that open to the fresh mountain air, every detail of your room has been designed to make your stay a comfort and a delight. Additional features include mini-fridge, HD flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and more.

Rooms starting at

USD 389 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url
https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/asheville-grove-park/nwas-emergency-medicine

The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort
290 Macon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804

Discounted group rates are available for reservations made through 5pm EDT on March 18, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room rates are subject to state and local taxes, fees and assessments, (currently 13%), plus reduced* $25 + tax, per room, per night resort fee. Taxes and fees subject to change without notice.

*Resort Fee is reduced to $25 + tax, per room, per night for those that book their room through NWS/NWWT group reservations methods only, otherwise it is approximately $35 plus tax per room, per night. Resort Fee Includes: local and toll-free calls, in-room high-speed internet, in-room coffee/tea, entrance to fitness center, guided history tour of The Omni Grove Park Inn and newspaper upon request. Resort fee inclusions subject to change.

Parking: Valet Parking: $40 for overnight guests and $38 for day parking. Self-Parking: $30 for overnight guests. First hour for day parking is complimentary. After that, 1-3 hours is $14, 3-6 hours is $24, and 6-24 hours is $30. Oversized vehicle parking is limited and will be subject to availability; Advance reservations required. Parking rates 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.
Early departure, late check-out and no-show fees may apply.
Please review your reservation for accuracy.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT 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
$389 per night

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's room, tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable) required at the time of booking to reserve your room. Rate and availability not guaranteed until your deposit is received.

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

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 7 days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). If you check out of the hotel before your scheduled departure date, you will be charged a penalty for 1 night's stay plus tax and any mandatory fees (if applicable). If you are a complete no-show, you will be charged a penalty for your entire reserved stay plus tax. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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 1045593; Expiration Date 04/23/2026

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

$ 1000 Early Registration Fee

$ 1050 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1075 Late Registration Fee

$ 275 Daily Rate
CRNA/PA

$ 950 Early Registration Fee

$ 1000 Regular Registration Fee

$ 1025 Late Registration Fee

$ 265 Daily Rate
Resident/RN/Others

$ 850 Early Registration Fee

$ 900 Regular Registration Fee

$ 925 Late Registration Fee

$ 240 Daily Rate

Course Cancellation Fee

$100 February 19th, 2026 to March 21st, 2026 . No refund after March 21st, 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.

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.