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Forward9th Annual Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Update 2026
This course offers only Live (in-person) attendance.
Course Directors: Timothy R. Long, M.D., and Katherine W. Arendt, M.D.
August 7 - 9, 2026 - Grand Hotel - Mackinac Island, Michigan
Stay up to date in your practice and enjoy the beautiful and iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Mayo Clinic experts present the latest science and practice recommendations relevant to the anesthesiology professional. Topics include the preoperative preparation of the surgical patient; the latest updates in pain and critical care medicine; as well as the latest subspecialty anesthesiology updates in regional, obstetric, pediatric, neurosurgical, and cardiac anesthesiology.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $800 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for practicing anesthesiologists, CRNAs, anesthesiology assistants, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and all other perioperative healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Examine practice patterns that contribute to postoperative respiratory depression.
- Identify clinical patterns that suggest a patient is at risk for perioperative respiratory depression.
- Identify perioperative practice changes based on the updated AHA/ACC guidelines for perioperative care.
- Identify novel medications and non-opioid strategies to mitigate chronic postoperative pain.
- List changes to the 2024 AHA/ACC guidelines for perioperative care to minimize perioperative cardiac morbidity and mortality.
- List strategies for achieving opioid sparing analgesia in the perioperative setting.
- List strategies to mitigate postoperative respiratory depression.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course
Friday, August 7 | |
7:40am | Registration |
8:10am | Welcome & Announcements |
8:15am | Leadless Pacemakers, Subcutaneous ICDs, and Other Devices in the Perioperative Period |
8:45am | Tales from the Surgical ICU |
9:15am | Billing, ASA Modifier and Impact on Revenue |
9:45am | POCUS in Obstetrics: Rapid Diagnostics for Better Outcomes |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Perioperative Anemia Management |
11:00am | Bleeding and Coagulopathy in the ICU: Foundations and Contemporary Management |
11:30am | Masterclass – Choose One
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12:30pm | Adjourn |
6:00pm – | Welcome Reception |
Saturday, August 8 | |
7:40am | Registration |
8:10am | Welcome & Announcements |
8:15am | AHA/ACG Guideline Updates |
8:45am | “Unconventional” Physiology in Anesthesia |
9:15am | ERAS for Spine Surgery |
9:45am | The “Repaired” Congenital Heart: Considerations for Non-Cardiac Surgery |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Postoperative Respiratory Depression |
11:00am | Pain, Opioids, and Cognition in Geriatric Patients |
11:30am | Anesthetic Considerations for the Prevention of Chronic Pain after Surgery |
12:00pm | To P or Not to P: Is Our Fixation on Research P Values Warranted? |
12:30pm | Q and A |
1:00pm | Adjourn |
Sunday, August 9 | |
7:40am | Registration |
8:10am | Welcome & Announcements |
8:15am | 110 Years of High Flor Oxygen: Now in an OR Near You |
8:45am | From Algorithms to Action: AI’s Role in Streamlining Anesthesia Operations |
9:15am | Healthcare and AI: Practical Applications |
9:45am | Anesthetic Considerations for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Update on Thoracic Anesthesia |
11:00am | Perioperative Management of Acute Stroke |
11:30am | Pharmacological Management of Metabolic Acidosis in the OR |
12:00pm | Pediatric Opioid Sparing Strategies: Why is this Important? |
12:30pm | Adjourn |
Experience the tradition of the Grand Hotel, located on northern Michigan’s Mackinac Island. You will never forget the spectacular views from rocking chairs overlooking the Straits of Mackinac from the world’s longest porch. Grand Hotel is rich in history, a place where time moves at the pace of horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Here, meals are an event and traditions such as Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly dancing remain a noteworthy part of the guest experience. Grand Hotel is recognized as Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and the Best Hotel in Michigan, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 5 Midwest Resorts.
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special conference rates beginning at $396/night at Grand Hotel. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made by clicking the reservation link below. Reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of Monday, July 6, 2026, whichever comes first.
Hotel Reservation Link: Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Update
***Rates at checkout INCLUDE daily meal plan of a full breakfast and five course dinner, as well as taxes and a one-time baggage fee of $16/person to transport luggage to and from the ferry to hotel.***
| Single | Double | |
| Room rate (beginning at) | $396 | $396 |
| Meal plan (adult/per day) Includes a full breakfast and five course dinner | $144 | $288 |
| Baggage fee (one time fee) | $16 | $32 |
| *Rates are subject to 19.5% resort fee, 6% MI sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment fee |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
Shepler's Ferry to Mackinac Island can be accessed by driving to Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula). Get driving directions to Mackinaw City or St. Ignace. You can purchase tickets online. Discounted tickets are available. Please use the promotion code: 08CME26. (case sensitive) to receive discounted pricing - $32/adult and $21/child (ages 5-12) roundtrip + $2pp (Additional Booking fee).
Each guest will be responsible for covering their own costs. Tickets can be purchased in person from the ticket office upon arrival by referencing the group name. You will also have the option to purchase tickets in advance from our website, sheplersferry.com. The promotion code for this booking is: 08CME26. This code will apply to lower both the adult or child BASIC roundtrip ticket to the discounted pricing structure. It is case sensitive and will need to be used in all upper case and as one word.
Parking:
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Ample parking is available at Shepler's Ferry and attendees have options that include:
Mackinac City – Overnight Parking
Premium On-Site Parking $45.00 / night: Our premium parking option allows you to park right at the dock parking lot. You will receive a parking ticket when you enter the lot, and you will be required to pay as you exit for your return home. Before parking, come to our unloading area, where we will tag your bags for your hotel. Then you can find a spot in the lot adjacent our dock. Save time and buy your ferry tickets online and go right from your car to the boat, skipping the ticket office line completely.
Standard Off-Site Parking $20.00 / night: If you choose our standard overnight parking option, first come to the dock to unload bags and bikes. You will need to go to the ticket office to pay for your parking prior to heading to that lot. The lot is approximately four blocks away, with continuous tram service offered back from the lot. Our ticket office cast members will give you directions to the lot when you pick up your parking pass. Please plan to arrive one hour prior to your desired ferry departure time.
Day Parking - $10.00
St. Ignace – Overnight Parking
Premium Parking $45.00 / night: On-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit)
Standard Parking $20.00 / night: All of our parking in St. Ignace is right at the dock. You will receive a parking ticket when you enter the dock area, and you will be required to pay for the number of nights parked upon exiting for your departure home.
Day Parking - $10.00
Continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots.
By Air
Mackinac Island Airport (MCD):
Mackinac Island Airport’s 3,500-foot lighted, paved runway is capable of accommodating private and charter aircraft. The airport is one mile from Grand Hotel. Horse-drawn taxi service is available from the airport to Grand Hotel. For more information, please call (906) 847-3323.
Charter Airlines:
Fly from your airport directly to Mackinac Island on one of North Country Aviation’s charter planes, including the Cessna 421C, Air Carrier Certificate N4CA490Y. For more information, including servicing airports and rates, please contact North Country Aviation directly at 800-959-1829 or click here for more information.
Pellston Regional Airport (PLN):
Pellston Regional Airport is located 15 miles south of Mackinaw City, MI where you can board the ferry to the island. Air taxi service between the Pellston Regional Airport and Mackinac Island Airport is available 24 hours a day. For information, call Great Lakes Air at (906) 643-7327.
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU):
Chippewa County International Airport is 35 miles north of St. Ignace, MI where you can board the ferry to the island. Air taxi service between the Chippewa County International Airport and Mackinac Island Airport is available by calling (906) 285-6727. Shuttle service from Chippewa County International - Airport Northern Transport & Shuttle (906) 430-5337
Limousine and Shuttle Service:
Mackinac Shuttle (231) 539-7005 is available at the Pellston, Michigan Airport for taxi service between the Pellston Airport and the Mackinaw City ferry docks on a 24-hour basis. This service is also available on a charter basis. Reservations are recommended.
Northern Transport & Shuttle (906) 430-5337 is available from Chippewa County International Airport to St. Ignace ferry docks. Reservations are recommended.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 12.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 4.00 |
| Saturday | 4.50 |
| Sunday | 4.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.50 ANCC
- 12.50 Attendance
- 12.50 IPCE
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers a unique opportunity for commercial companies to engage directly with healthcare providers and showcase their products and services through sponsorship and exhibit options. Space is limited and will be reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement.
To explore sponsorship and exhibit options, please review the Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF). If you are interested in exhibiting, please complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement by July 17, 2026. Please note: you will need to create a profile/account before accessing the form, if you do not already have one.
Please email Dorinda Johnson with questions.
Price
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $800 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 |
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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