Topics in Emergency Medicine

This conference offers 20.00 credits

Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Schedule

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California
March 31 - April 3, 2026

Tuesday, March 31

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0725

Welcome

NWS Staff
0730

Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies

E.Rose
0830

Code STREMI: the Simultaneous STEMI and Stroke Patient

M.Baluzy
0930

Break
0945

Post-MI Complications

A.Darby
1045

Peds Neuro Emergencies

E.Rose
1145

Recognition and Management of Head and Neck Dissections

A.Darby
1245

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Can't Miss Pediatric Rashes

E.Rose
0830

An Approach to Bradycardia

M.Baluzy
0930

Break
0945

Recognition and Management of CVT and Other Headache Zebras

A.Darby
1045

Can't Miss Life-Threatening Rashes

E.Rose
1145

Optic Neuritis and Other Neuro-Ophthalmology Emergencies

M.Baluzy
1245

Adjourn

Thursday, April 2

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

An Update in the Management of Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies

E.Rose
0830

Acute Emergencies in Pregnancy

A.Darby
0930

Break
0945

Updates in Head and Neck Trauma

M.Baluzy
1045

Care of Vulnerable Patients: Carceral Healthcare

A.Darby
1145

Peds M&M Can't Miss Cases

E.Rose
1245

Adjourn

Friday, April 3

0700

Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
0730

Pearls and Pitfalls of the Cirrhotic Patient in the ED

M.Baluzy
0830

Pediatric Infectious Disease Updates

E.Rose
0930

Break
0945

The Highs and Lows of Thyroid Emergencies

A.Darby
1045

Can't Miss Injuries of the Hand

M.Baluzy
1145

Winning With Patients, Families and Diagnoses Are Challenging

E.Rose
1245

Adjourn

20.00 CME / 20.00 CEC
5.40 Pharmacology? / 14.60 Clinical Management? / 2.00 Trauma? / 20.00 Patient Safety?

Faculty

Matthew Baluzy, DO

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Stritch School of Medicine
Assistant Program Director
Department of Emergency Medicine
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois

Anna Darby, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Assistant Program Director
Los Angeles General / USC Emergency Medicine
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Emily Rose, MD, FAAP, FAAEM, FACEP

Director for Pre-Health Undergraduate Studies
Director of the Minor in Health Care Studies
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine (Educational Scholar)
Department of Emergency Medicine
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California Program Coordinator

Location

Disneyland® Resort (Anaheim), California

In Walt Disney’s words, "To all who come to this happy place... Welcome." Since 1955, Disneyland® Park has been a magical destination where families can have fun together and make memories to last a lifetime.

Both the young and young at heart will discover a magical kingdom full of classic family-friendly attractions where you can blast off in a rocket, explore the deepest jungles, sail aboard a pirate ship, or rub elbows with princesses, just to name a few. When the sun goes down, you won’t want to miss Disneyland’s iconic fireworks display or the delightful stage show effects of Fantasmic!, a journey through imagination.

Next door at Disney California Adventure® Park, experience the golden age of Hollywood as you stroll the shops of Buena Vista Street. Stop for a photo op with your favorite Pixar and Marvel characters, or head to the newly re-imagined Pixar Pier. Nights come alive when you join in for the spectacular World of Color®, a brilliant display of fountains, dazzling lights, and effects.

After the parks close, the fun continues at Downtown Disney® District, where you can find souvenirs of every kind including clothing, housewares, toys, jewelry, sunglasses and more. Enjoy live music as you shop, then dine on a wide selection of great food including Cajun, Mexican, or Italian favorites. Don’t forget to grab ice cream or a churro for dessert.

To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date are required. Date and park availability may change at any time until the park reservation is finalized; check back often. Reservations are subject to change or cancellation at any time and are limited and subject to availability. Disney reserves the right to reschedule or cancel theme park reservations at any time without liability. A theme park reservation does not guarantee park admission or access to any experience, attraction, offering or dining location.

Explore updates to experiences. Here's what to know before you go:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

Accommodations

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

This stunning hotel offers premium accommodations and rich dining experiences in American Craftsman style and elegance. Choose from a variety of different relaxing pools, including the peaceful oasis of the Fountain Pool and outdoor hot tub, the Redwood Pool with waterslide, and the refreshing Mariposa pool and outdoor hot tub. Disover award-winning food and wine, cozy lounges, family-friendly dining and much more.

Standard guestrooms feature either one King-size bed, or one Queen-size bed plus Twin-size sleeper, or 2 Queen-size beds (bedding based on availability at time of check-in), complimentary wireless and wired Internet access, robes, DVD player, iron/board, hairdryer, make-up mirror, safe and more. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa is located approximately 14.2 miles from John Wayne Airport (SNA), 14.3 miles from Long Beach Airport (LGB), and 34 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Rooms starting at

USD 459 per night *

Accommodation Rates and Details

External Booking Url

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
1600 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, California 92802

Group room rates only available via NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approx. 1 year prior to program).

Discounted group rates are available for reservations made through March 7, 2026 or until the group block is full, whichever occurs first.

Room Rates are subject to applicable Taxes, including, without limitation, City of Anaheim occupancy taxes (currently15%) and the applicable Anaheim Improvement District assessment (currently 2%). Tax rates subject to change without notice.

Maximum occupancy is 4 guests per room.

PARKING: For hotel parking, all vehicles are subject to an approximate self-parking fee of $40 + tax, per car, per night or valet parking of $70 + tax, per night; (in/out privileges for registered hotel guests only). Parking prices 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 the NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

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
$459 per night

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received by the hotel inside 5 business days of arrival will be charged a penalty of 1 night's stay plus tax. Early departure and no-show fees apply. Please review your reservation for accuracy. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Credit card for 1 night's stay and tax required at the time of booking to reserve your room.

Group room rates only available via the NWS/NWWT reservation link (available approximately 1 year prior to the meeting).

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 1045663; Expiration Date 04/03/2026

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, 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 January 30th, 2026 to March 1st, 2026 . No refund after March 1st, 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.