Whistler Anesthesiology Summit
Overview
The Whistler Anesthesiology Summit is a welcoming, family-friendly conference designed for the entire anesthesiology community — including anesthesiologists, FPAs, CRNAs, AAs, and trainees. Our program features up-to-date, clinically relevant content delivered by internationally renowned experts and esteemed local faculty.
Set in the breathtaking mountain village of Whistler, this event blends top-tier education with unparalleled outdoor opportunities. Our thoughtfully structured schedule allows attendees to engage in both learning and adventure, whether hitting the slopes or exploring the great outdoors. With a variety of social and networking events — including supervised evening activities for children — this is an experience for the whole family.
Registration opens this fall. Additional conference details will be posted on this page as they become available. Questions? Contact @email.
Call for abstracts
We welcome anesthesia clinical faculty, fellows, researchers, residents, and students to submit an abstract for 2027. Original research, quality improvement projects, and case report abstracts can all be submitted. This conference is a great way to showcase your work and expand your professional network.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Deadline to submit an abstract: Friday, November 6, 2026 @ 11:59pm PT.
- Acceptance notifications delivered by Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Accepted abstracts must confirm their participation no later than Friday, December 11, 2026
Key speakers
Keynote Presenter
Dr. Orlando Hung
Professor in the Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine at Dalhousie University and staff anesthesiologist at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Internationally recognized for his contributions to difficult airway management, Dr. Hung is an award-winning educator, researcher and author.
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Airway Management: An Update
- Airway Management Lessons Learned from COVID-19
- Airway Topicalization for Awake Intubation (workshop station)
Keynote Presenter
Dr. David Juurlink
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Head of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Senior Scientist at ICES. His research focuses on medication safety, opioids, drug interactions and clinical toxicology.
- Tomorrow's Drug Cart: New and Emerging Medications in Anesthesia
- Opioids, Breastfeeding, and the Making of a Medical Myth
- What Doctors Still Get Wrong About Opioids in 2027
Keynote Presenter
Dr. Yulia Lin
Division Head of Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Bank at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lin is an internationally respected clinician educator whose work focuses on patient blood management, transfusion medicine and improving transfusion practice.
- Management of Preoperative Anemia: Complex Cases
- Updates in Transfusion Medicine
- What's Up with Whole Blood?
Agenda
Thursday, February 25, 2027
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Session | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference Workshops | ||
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Regional Anesthesia Masterclass: Novel Blocks and Innovations Gain practical experience with advanced regional blocks, refine your ultrasound techniques and explore innovative approaches to regional anesthesia. See full details below. | |
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Essential Anesthesia Skills Workshop Build practical, high-impact anesthesia skills through immersive hands-on learning in a small-group setting. See full details below. | |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception | Registrants and family members welcome. | ||
Friday, February 26, 2027
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | Breakfast | ||
| 6:55 a.m. | Opening Remarks | |
| 7:00 a.m. | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Airway Management: An Update | Orlando Hung |
| 7:30 a.m. | Advances in Pediatric Epilepsy | Katharine Bailey |
| 8:00 a.m. | Opioids, Breastfeeding, and the Making of a Medical Myth | David Juurlink |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advances in Airway Management: An ENT Perspective | Eitan Prisman |
| 9:00 a.m. | Coffee Break | ||
| 9:30–11:30 a.m. | UBC Anesthesia Resident Advanced Skills Workshop Open to R1–R3 UBC residents only. | ||
| 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Oral Abstract Presentations Lunch available for participants attending the abstract presentations. | Moderated by: Anton Chau |
| 3:30 p.m. | Après Ski with Exhibitors | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | Updates in Transfusion Medicine | Yulia Lin |
| 4:30 p.m. | New and Emerging Uses for Stellate Ganglion Blocks | Ray Tang |
| 5:00 p.m. | Delivering Effective Feedback to Trainees | Michelle Chuang |
| 5:30 p.m. | Resilience and Well-Being in Anesthesia Residency | Theresa Newlove |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Reception | Registrants and family members welcome. | ||
Saturday, February 27, 2027
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | Breakfast | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Management of Preoperative Anemia: Complex Cases | Yulia Lin |
| 7:30 a.m. | Airway Management Lessons Learned from COVID-19 | Orlando Hung |
| 8:00 a.m. | Intraoperative Pain Management for Cesarean Delivery | Katie Seligman |
| 8:30 a.m. | Adverse Airway Outcomes: Lessons from CMPA Litigation Data | Lucie Filteau |
| 9:00 a.m. | Coffee Break | ||
| 3:30 p.m. | Après Ski with Exhibitors | ||
| 3:55 p.m. | Abstract Awards Presentation | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Tomorrow's Drug Cart: New and Emerging Medications in Anesthesia | David Juurlink |
| 4:30 p.m. | Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis | Anne-Marie Madden |
| 5:00 p.m. | What's Up with Whole Blood? | Yulia Lin |
| 5:30 p.m. | Everything But Humans: Adventures in Veterinary Anesthesia | Martin Haulena |
| 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Wine & Cheese Reception with the Invited Faculty | Open to registered participants only. | ||
Sunday, February 28, 2027
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | What Doctors Still Get Wrong About Opioids in 2027 | David Juurlink |
| 8:00 a.m. | Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage | Elise Hindle |
| 8:30 a.m. | Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) | Elizabeth Simonsen |
| 9:00 a.m. | Perioperative Management of Low Ejection Fraction | Kristen Kidson |
| 9:30 a.m. | Coffee Break | ||
| 9:45 a.m. | Best Articles from the Anesthesia Literature: A Year in Review | Alana Flexman |
| 10:45 a.m. | Closing Remarks | End of Conference | ||
Add-On courses
Cost details
| Early Bird By Nov. 23 | Standard After Nov. 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Physician / CRNA | $1,200 | $1,375 |
| AA / RT / RN / Other Allied Health | $700 | $800 |
| Fellow / Resident / Medical Student | $700 | $800 |
All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to 5% GST.
Registration includes: Breakfasts, coffee breaks, hosted receptions on Thursday and Friday evening (families welcome), Saturday wine & cheese reception, access to all lectures, online presentation materials and other learning resources.
UBC Residents: Connect with your Resident Liaison for the necessary discount code.
Cancellations: No refunds or transfers unless cancellation is submitted in writing to @email by Monday, January 25, 2027. A $100 cancellation fee will apply. No full or partial refunds will be issued after January 25.
Accommodation
Book early. Whistler is a popular ski destination, and our discounted hotel blocks typically sell out by mid-December. We recommend registering and booking your accommodations by November.
Extracurricular
Planning to ski or ride? For the best pricing, purchase your Whistler Blackcomb Day Pass or Edge Card before the ski season opens in November.
Key Details
Time and date
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In-Person Conference
Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
Up to 12.5 MOC Section 1 credits
Anesthesiology
Health Professional Student
Medical Resident
Specialist Physician
Hospital
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