10th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit (2020)

10th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit (2020)

Join us for our 10th Anniversary!
Accreditation

The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians.  This course has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development.  This course is an Accredited Group Learning Activity eligible for up to 18.25 MOC Section 1 credits and up to 5.0 MOC Section 3 credits (for add-on workshops) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.

AMA:  Through an agreement between the RCPSC and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 credits™.

EUMS:  Through an agreement between the RCPSC and the European Union of Medical Specialists – European Accreditation Council for CME (UEMS-EACCME), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to ECMECs®.
Target Audience:

Anesthesiologists, Anesthetists, FPAs/GPAs, Residents, Students, AAs​, Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

Course Format: World renowned keynote and faculty presentations with interactive hands on sessions and lots of social time for meeting colleagues and for families!
  • Feb 27, 2020 to Mar 1, 2020
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The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
4090 Whistler Way
Whistler
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Overview

Join us in Whistler where we will celebrate a decade of delivering unparalleled CME in anesthesia! Our theme for 2020 is “The Next 10 Years in Anesthesia” where we will explore the latest developments in the delivery of anesthesia care, and what the future holds for the specialty.

Don’t miss this special 10th anniversary of the annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit! Come join us for an exciting program featuring some of the field’s top experts, and learn about the latest science, best practices, and newest innovations in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. 

As always, we encourage you to bring your family and enjoy everything Whistler has to offer. If you are bringing the kids, we provide babysitters, movies, crafts, kid’s buffet and more at the three evening receptions.

We are planning to mix things up and have a few surprises planned for our big anniversary year. We hope to see you in 2020!

For more information, you can visit the conference website at www.whistleranesthesia.ca.

For updates, follow us on Twitter: 
@whistleranesth    #WAS2020

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Don’t miss this great opportunity to present your work at an internationally recognized conference. ePoster and oral presentations available. Amazing prizes for the top three judged abstracts, and 50% off the posted registration fee for accepted abstracts.

Submission Deadline: Monday September 30, 2019

Submit: http://bit.ly/was2020abstracts

 

Agenda

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Key Speakers

André Denault, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Anesthesiologist & Critical Care Physician, Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal and the Hôpital de Notre-Dame; Senior Clinical Scientist, FRSQ (Fonds de Recerche Santé Québec)

Karen Domino, MD, MPH

Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington; Adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery, U of W

Eric Jacobsohn, MD, FRCPC

Head, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba; Chair, Canadian Perioperative Anesthesia Clinical Trials Group (PACT)    

Edward Mariano, MD, MAS

Chief, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care Service, VA Palo Alto Health Care System; Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University

Dolores McKeen, MD, FRCPC

Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University; Vice President, Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society

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Cost

Early bird registration: Sat. Nov 30, 2019 | Add to calendar +

FULL CONFERENCE:

By Nov 30/19

By Jan 20/20

After Jan 20/20

Delegate

$875

$945

$995

Residents/Students/Fellows

$480

$600

$645

AAs/Nurses/Other Allied Health

$480

$600

$645

Save $10 off all rates by registering online
5% GST applies to all registration fees

 

WORKSHOPS:

By Nov 30/19

By Jan 20/20

After Jan 20/20

Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop
THU, Feb 27
1230-1500

$250

$300

$350

Regional Anesthesia Skills Workshop
THU, Feb 27
1530-1800

$250

$300

$350

5% GST applies to all registration fees

Cancellations and Refunds

No refunds or transfers, unless you cancel in writing to cpd.info@ubc.ca by Feb 3, 2020. A $100 processing fee will apply.

Accommodation

The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
4090 Whistler Way
Whistler  British Columbia  V0N 1B4
Canada

  • Centrally located in Whistler Village: shopping, world-class restaurants and bars
  • Walking distance to both Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas
  • All suites are equipped with family-friendly kitchens and fireplaces
  • Complimentary guestroom WiFi access
  • Rates starting at $329.00/night CAD

Reservations must be made by Jan 27, 2020 as rooms will not be held beyond this date.

Please note that we anticipate rooms to sell out by early December 2019 — register early to avoid disappointment!

** IMPORTANT NOTE: as usual, the link to book our group hotel rates will be sent out only to registered & paid attendees. You will be emailed the booking instructions after you successfully register for the conference. This ensures that only confirmed conference delegates are able to book within our group block.

 

TRANSPORTATION TO WHISTLER

Discounted shuttle rates available soon via Ridebooker. Stay tuned!

 

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