Stand with Us: Defend Physician-Led Care-Handout

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The 2025 California Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA) Winter Conference is scheduled for January 20-24, 2025, at the Westin Maui. This comprehensive educational event offers a variety of sessions focusing on anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, including acute pain management amid the opioid crisis, pediatric anesthesia, regional anesthesia techniques, obstetric anesthesiology, critical care, and management of complex cardiac and pediatric cases.<br /><br />Each morning features expert-led lectures and problem-based learning discussions targeting clinical applications, such as volume responsiveness, trauma management, opioid use prevention, cannabinoid use in perioperative care, and the latest updates in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Specialty topics also address vasoplegia treatment after cardiac surgery, infection control challenges, and integrated physician wellness practices.<br /><br />Key faculty members include Dr. Antonio Hernandez Conte (Program Chair), Dr. Jai Madhok, Dr. Ainsley Sutherland, Dr. Cesar Padilla, Dr. Alyssa Brzenski, Dr. Rebecca Johnson, and Dr. Jason Cheng—all respected leaders from prominent universities and healthcare systems.<br /><br />The conference provides up to 25 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits, including 21 Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) credits, contributing to patient safety requirements within MOCA 2.0. Sessions marked with an asterisk qualify for MOCA credit.<br /><br />The educational activity adheres to ACCME standards with a strict conflict of interest policy, ensuring full disclosure and mitigation of any financial relationships among planners and faculty.<br /><br />Planning is overseen by the CSA Education Planning Committee chaired by Dr. Richard Applegate with vice-chair Dr. Shalini Shah.<br /><br />Overall, this event offers in-depth, up-to-date anesthesiology education with practical clinical strategies, designed to enhance knowledge and skills in this evolving field.

Keywords

2025 California Society of Anesthesiologists

CSA Winter Conference

Westin Maui

anesthesiology education

perioperative medicine

acute pain management

opioid crisis

pediatric anesthesia

regional anesthesia

MOCA credits