FEATURED SPEAKERS & TOPICS

Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS, FASA, FASRA
Program Chair and Past President of the California Society of Anesthesiologists
Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Chief of the Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California
Speaking on: Regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine; ultrasound for peripheral nerve, fascial plane, and neuraxial blocks; enhanced recovery protocols

Amr Abouleish, MD, MBA, FASA
Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Speaking on: Healthcare economics; anesthesia workforce supply and demand; leadership development; pediatric anesthesia

Basem Abdelmalak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F
Professor of Anesthesiology, Director of Anesthesia for Bronchoscopy, Director of the Center for Procedural Sedation, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Speaking on: Ambulatory anesthesia; advanced airway management; perioperative medicine; non-OR anesthesia
Financial conflicts of interest to disclose: Speaker fees from Medtronic and Mindray North America

Emily Methangkool, MD, MPH
Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Vice Chair for Perioperative Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
Speaking on: Cardiac anesthesia; patient safety; perioperative medicine; technology; non-OR anesthesia

Dominique Arce, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Speaking on: Obstetric anesthesia; new concepts and technologies in anesthesia education; team communication; healthcare disparities

Ehren Nelson, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Interventional Pain Simulation, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Staff Physician, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California
Speaking on: Interventional pain medicine and regional anesthesia; simulation and innovative technologies for medical education

Christina Menor, MD, MS, FASA
President of the California Society of Anesthesiologists
LA Quality Care Anesthesiology Consultants and Indigodoc, Inc.
Speaking on: Ambulatory and office-based anesthesia, leadership development
Financial conflicts of interest to disclose: consultant: Dyad; stock ownership: Boston Scientific Corporation, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cocrystal pharma, Doximity, General Electric, Gilead Sciences (aka Gilead Foundation), GoodRx, Innoviva, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Moderna, Pfizer Inc., Viatris, Voyager Therapeutics
Unless otherwise noted, speakers do not have any relevant financial disclosure
LOCATION
Join us at the Four Season’s Resort at Ko’Olina! A block of discounted rooms has been reserved for attendees. After you complete your registration, a reservation link will be provided.
Room rates: $569-$869
Booking deadline: June 9, 2027, or until the room block is filled, whichever comes first