2026 Trends in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Overview
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors -Robyn E. Finney, APRN, CRNA, DNAP
March 2 - 5, 2026 - Hilton Caribe - San Juan, Puerto Rico
This course offers the latest evidence-based updates in today’s standard of anesthesia care. Expert Mayo Clinic faculty provide an overview of the most recent advances in anesthesiology management, pharmacology and wellness within the anesthesia community. Attendees leave with a better understanding of new research and current guidelines that are immediately applicable to clinical practice.
Target Audience
This course is designed to provide an overview of the most recent advances in anesthesiology management, pharmacology and wellness among healthcare professionals of the perioperative team, including: CRNAs, physician anesthesiologists, RNs, PAs, and NPs.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify how artificial intelligence is used to improve patient safety.
- Discuss anesthetic implications when caring for patients taking cannabinoids medicinally or recreationally.
- Identify anesthetic implications when caring for patients with neurodivergent conditions.
- Summarize pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of remimazolam.
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.
Program
Monday, March 2, 2026 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits - Mandatory Sign in |
7:25 AM | Welcome |
7:30 AM | Remimazolam: How Does It Compare? Jenna Steege, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
8:30 AM | Robotics Review: Minimally Invasive Meets Maximally Prepared Rebecca Klingbeil, APRN, CRNA, DNP, Lorraine Rodgers, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Passing Gas w/out Passing Gas: Air Embolus Epidemiology, Physiology and Management Arney Abcejo, MD |
10:45 AM | Anesthesia 2050: The Rise of AI and the Future of Precision Patient Care Daniel King, DNP, MNA, APRN, CRNA, CPPS, CNE |
11:45 AM | Anesthetic and Procedural Complications in the GI Suites Peter Owegi, APRN, CRNA |
12:45 PM | Adjourn |
Tuesday, March 3, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
7:25 AM | Welcome |
7:30 AM | A 2024 APSF Update: Useful Patient Safety Takeaways Arney Abcejo, MD |
8:30 AM | The Endocannabinoid System: Hidden Conductor of a Human Symphony Daniel King, DNP, MNA, APRN, CRNA, CPPS, CNE |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Mastering Neuromuscular Block Management: The Role of Quantitative Monitoring in the Era of Sugammadex Richard Pence, APRN, CRNA, MHA |
10:45 AM | Perioperative Considerations for Patients Taking GLP-1 Agonists Krishnan Ramanujan, MD |
11:45 AM | When the Flow is Too Much or Too Little: Valvular Disease in Non-Cardiac Surgery Susan Wigersma, APRN, CRNA |
12:45 PM | Adjourn |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
7:25 AM | Welcome |
7:30 AM | Non-Operating Room Anesthesia: Anesthetic Considerations in the Neuroradiology Suites Jeffrey Pasternak, MD, MS |
8:30 AM | Burnout: How Much More Can We Take? Jenna Steege, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Things That Make you go Hmmm Matthew Dyer, APRN, CRNA, DNAP |
10:45 AM | Generational Diversity in the Workplace: Fostering Understanding and Collaboration Erin Martin, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
11:45 AM | Regional Anesthesia Blocks, Indications, and Rescue Strategies David Moses, APRN, CRNA, RN |
12:45 PM | Adjourn |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
7:35 AM | Announcements |
7:30 AM | Neuroexcitation after Propofol: It's a "Frenzy” Matthew Dyer, APRN, CRNA, DNAP |
8:30 AM | Pharmacogenomics and Anesthesia Timothy Curry, MD, PhD |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Anesthetic Considerations for Neurodivergent Populations Erin Martin, APRN, CRNA, DNP |
10:45 AM | PPMs, LVADs, & ECMO-Oh My! Anesthetic Implications for Non-Cardiac Surgery Susan Wigersma, APRN, CRNA |
11:45 AM | Navigating the Difficult Airway with Technical and Nontechnical Skills Peter Owegi, APRN, CRNA |
12:45 PM | Adjourn |
Location
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Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Hilton Caribe. See below for the various rates being offered. To receive the special rates, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of January 19, 2026, whichever comes first. After January 19, 2026, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability. Each attendee is allowed one guest room at the special course room rate.
Room Type Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Quad Rate
Beach Garden or Wave Wing Room $344.00 $344.00 $374.00 $404.00
*The rates above reflect an additional $30.00 to the room rate per night per each additional 3rd and 4th adult staying in the room.
There is no charge for children younger than eighteen (18) years of age sharing the same room with their parents and utilizing existing bedding. The maximum number of persons per room is four (4) adults or two (2) adults and two (2) children.
Resort Experience Fee
There is an additional charge of $32.00 per room per day plus tax that is not included in the above room rates. The following amenities are bundled into this charge:
• Exclusive Beach Access
• Complimentary use of our Fitness Center located at Zen Spa Océano (open 24 hours; access with room key)
• Access to the Tropical Gardens
• Access to Beach Chairs and Umbrellas
• 1 hour complimentary use of Olympian sponsored (Monica Puig) tennis courts (upon availability)
• Unlimited use of Kids Play Ground
• Access to Islita sundeck (upon availability)
• Daily Outdoor Recreational Activities such as, but not limited to: Bingo, daily rituals, yoga classes etc.
• Piña Colada Tasting at Bagua Pool Bar (upon availability
In addition to the room rates service charges will be posted to the Individual Guest Room Portfolio. The service charges are as follows: Porterage: $6.08 per person (includes both check-in and check-out); Room Attendant: $0.50 per day per person, plus applicable tax currently at 10.5% state tax and 1% municipality tax.
Additional Travel Information
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of CPD is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant. All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation
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 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 20.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 20.00 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 20.00 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) |
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Monday | 5.00 |
Tuesday | 5.00 |
Wednesday | 5.00 |
Thursday | 5.00 |
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
- 20.00 AAPA Category 1
- 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 20.00 ANCC
- 20.00 Attendance
- 20.00 IPCE
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