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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 Timothy R. Long, M.D. Katherine W. Arendt, M.D. |
8:15am | Leadless Pacemakers, Subcutaneous ICDs, and Other Devices in the Perioperative Period Kent H. Rehfeldt, M.D. |
8:45am | Tales from the Surgical ICU Mark T. Keegan, M.D. |
9:15am | Billing, ASA Modifier and Impact on Revenue Todd M. Kor, M.D. |
9:45am | POCUS in Obstetrics: Rapid Diagnostics for Better Outcomes Mary Roberts, M.D. University of Cincinnati |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Preoperative Anemia Management: Everything Perioperative Clinicians Should Know Matthew A. Warner, M.D. |
11:00am | Bleeding and Coagulopathy in the ICU: Foundations and Contemporary Management Troy G. Seelhammer, M.D. |
11:30am | Masterclass – Choose One Included in Registration Fee
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12:30pm | Adjourn |
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Welcome Reception West Front Porch Guests Welcome |
Saturday, August 8 | |
7:40am | Registration |
8:10am | Welcome & Announcements Timothy R. Long, M.D. Katherine W. Arendt, M.D. |
8:15am | AHA/ACG Guideline Updates Matthew A. Bartlett, M.D., B.Ch., B.A.O |
8:45am | “Unconventional” Physiology in Anesthesia Niki M. Dietz, M.D. |
9:15am | ERAS for Spine Surgery Mitchell J. Kerfeld, M.D. |
9:45am | The “Repaired” Congenital Heart: Considerations for Non-Cardiac Surgery Elizabeth R. Vogel, M.D., Ph.D. |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Postoperative Respiratory Depression Atousa Deljou, M.D. |
11:00am | Easing Pain, Preserving Brain: Analgesia and Cognition in Older Adults Nafisseh S. Warner, M.D. |
11:30am | Anesthetic Considerations for the Prevention of Chronic Pain after Surgery Kia Lor, M.D. |
12:00pm | Advancing NORA Practice: Applying ASA Guidelines and Process Improvement Science Marcus Lehman, M.D., M.B.A. University of Cincinnati |
12:30pm | To P or Not to P: Is Our Fixation on Research P Values Warranted? Philip M. Jones, M.D. |
1:00pm | Adjourn |
Sunday, August 9 | |
7:40am | Registration |
8:10am | Welcome & Announcements Timothy R. Long, M.D. Katherine W. Arendt, M.D. |
8:15am | 110 Years of High Flor Oxygen: Now in an OR Near You Klaus D. Torp, M.D. |
8:45am | From Algorithms to Action: AI’s Role in Streamlining Anesthesia Operations Cortney C. Koshar, M.D. |
9:15am | Perioperative Management of Acute Stroke Nathaniel Moore, M.D. University of Cincinnati |
9:45am | Anesthetic Considerations for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders Erin E. Martin, APRN, CRNA, D.N.P. |
10:15am | Refreshments & Exhibitors |
10:30am | Update on Thoracic Anesthesia Timothy B. Curry, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:00am | Goal Directed Fluid Therapy in GYN Surgery Ben T. Kor, M.D. |
11:30am | Pharmacological Management of Metabolic Acidosis in the OR Joe A. Gottwald, M.D., Pharm.D. |
12:00pm | Pediatric Opioid Sparing Strategies: Why is this Important? Dawit T. Haile, M.D. |
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. Third-generation, family-owned by the Musser family, 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 $373/night at the 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% Mackinaw Island assessment fee |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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
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Price
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $800 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $600 |
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