| SATURDAY, October 11, 2025 | ||
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Advancing Perioperative Medicine: Partnerships for Better Outcomes | Speakers: Maxime Cannesson, MD, PhD Neeju Ravikant, MS, MD Jai Mehta, MD, MBA, FASA |
| Presented by: ASA/Vertex | Join 3 leading physicians for a dynamic discussion on perioperative medicine. ASA’s Center for Perioperative Medicine, its Corporate Advisory Council, and Vertex will discuss the importance of collaboration, innovation and improving outcomes in this critical area of patient care. | |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Central Line Live-Audience Podcast:
Hosted by: Adam Striker, MD, FASA |
Speakers: Adam Striker, MD Joyce Wahr Heide Tavel, MD, FASA Jeff Plagenhoef, MD, FASA Manny Bonilla |
| Presented by: ASA | Learn about the ins and outs of grassroots engagement and the value of advocacy in this live-audience podcasts hosted by Dr. Adam Striker, who will be joined by a panel of thought leaders: Manny Bonilla, MS; Heidi Tavel, MD, FASA; and Jeff Plagenhoef, MD, FASA. | |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies | Speaker: Natalyn Lewis |
| Presented by: Legally Mine | This presentation will walk you through the essential structures and entities required to safeguard both your business and personal assets. By implementing powerful asset protection strategies, you can eliminate the motivations behind lawsuits, effectively preventing them from gaining traction. Legally Mine recognizes the crucial role estate planning plays in securing your wealth and preserving your legacy for future generations. With expert guidance, you'll learn how to fortify your assets and ensure your legacy is not only protected but continues to thrive. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to safeguard your financial future and leave a legacy. | |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Anesthesiology Academic Medicine within the United States Army | Speaker: LTC Robert Vietor, MD, FASA |
| Presented by: US ARMY | US Army Anesthesiologists can develop as academic researchers and educators in their miliary careers, in addition to their well-known world-wide trauma response. LTC Robert Vietor, Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Uniformed Services University will describe the unique academic opportunities available within military medicine. | |
| 12:30 - 1 p.m. | Passion and Practice Aligned: The Advantage of Locum Tenens Careers | Speaker: Jeanette Bauchat, MD Anesthesiologist |
| Presented by: Medicus Healthcare Solutions | Meet Dr. Jeanette Bauchat, respected OB anesthesiologist, consultant, and mentor. In her Center Stage session, she will reveal how locum tenens work has opened new opportunities for growth and impact while allowing her to stay true to her passion for people and practice. | |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Strategic Partnerships in Perioperative Medicine: A Conversation with Experts | Speakers: Maxime Cannesson, MD, PhD
Neeju Ravikant, MS, MD |
| Presented by ASA / Solventum | Explore the evolving landscape of perioperative medicine with expert physicians from ASA’s CPMed and Solventum. Learn how strategic partnerships drive innovation, improve surgical outcomes and shape the future of patient-centered care. This includes the integration of advanced practices such as continuous monitoring of core temperature and prewarming protocols. | |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Time Well Spent: Implementing the Older Adult Advisory in Real-World Practice | Moderator: Marek Brzezinski, MD, PhD FASA Speakers: Itay Bentov, MD, PhD Mark Thoma, MD Ruben Azocar, MD MHCM, FCCM, FASA, FACHE |
| Presented by ASA | This interactive session tackles the most common barrier to implementing the 2025 ASA Practice Advisory for Older Adults: limited time for assessment and counseling. A moderator-led panel will share practical strategies for delivering high-quality perioperative care in time-constrained settings. In the second half, attendees are invited to share their own solutions and innovations for overcoming these challenges. | |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | ACCRAC Live-Audience Podcast: | Hosted by: Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd, FASA |
| Presented by ASA | Participate in a live-audience podcast hosted by Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd, FASA, of the popular ACCRAC series, as he interviews Joyce Wahr, MC, FAHA, presenter of this year's John W. Severinghaus lecture, on the topic of cognitive error prevention. | |
| SUNDAY, October 12, 2025 | ||
| 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Perspectives on Bleeding Management Using Viscoelastic Testing and Alternative Therapies | Speaker: Keyvan Karkouti, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Anesthesiologist-in-Chief, Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Sinai Health System, Women’s College Hospital, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and the Kensington Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Presented by Werfen | Presentation about viscoelastic testing covering: New evidence highlighting the value of alternative therapies, How ROTEM can be used to monitor these therapies, How published ROTEM algorithms play a role in helping guide these therapies. | |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Right Heart Failure in the Perioperative Setting: Mechanisms, Early Identification, and Preventive Strategies | Speaker: Gaston Cudemus, MD NCH Baker Hospital Jerome Crowley, MD, MPH Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Presented by Johnson & Johnson Medtech, Heart Recovery | Differentiate the clinical signs and hemodynamic indicators of impending or established right ventricular dysfunction. Evaluate evidence-based prevention strategies for early identification of right ventricular dysfunction. Apply interdisciplinary management algorithms for perioperative management | |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | What’s New in Perioperative Bleeding Management: Critical Discussion | Speaker: Reney A. Henderson Jr. MD Associate Professor Associate Fellowship Director, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Department of Anesthesiology Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia University of Maryland School of Medicine Oliver Hegener, MD Head of International Business Unit Critical Care Octapharma Jonathan S. Jahr, MD University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Presented by Octapharma | Join us for a dynamic 20-minute session featuring Dr. Henderson (University of Maryland), Dr. Jonathan S. Jahr (UCLA), and Dr. Oliver Hegener (Octapharma). This interactive discussion will explore real-world experiences and evidence-based insights on the use of Fibryga (fibrinogen concentrate) in bleeding management, particularly in cardiac surgery. | |
| 12:30 - 1 p.m. | Five Biggest Wealth Traps for Doctors | Speaker: Anton Bayer, CFP |
| Presented by UP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | You're great at medicine. But Wealth? That's another story. After 25+ years working with physicians build their wealth, Anton Bayer, CFP will reveal the 5 biggest wealth traps for doctors and how to avoid them. Attendees will receive Mr. Bayer’s newly released 2nd edition of “Physicians Guide to Wealth”. | |
| 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Closing the Perioperative Care Care Gap: AI for Safer, Smarter, Standardized Pre-Op Optimization | Speakers: Andrew Fisher, MD, Anesthesiologist, Medical University of South Carolina, Co-Medical Director for Perioperative Care Coordination, Qventus
Gabrielle Fisher, MD, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Pediatric Cardiac Division, Co-Medical Director for Perioperative Care Coordination, Qventus |
| Presented by QVENTUS | Every patient deserves safe, seamless perioperative care, yet rising surgical demand and tighter budgets stretch PAT services thin. By thoughtfully integrating AI and automation, Qventus’ Perioperative Care Coordination platform helps anesthesiologists anticipate procedural risks, engage patients, and prevent cancellations, transforming pre-op chaos into standardized, patient-centered pathways that improve outcomes while optimizing OR efficiency. | |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Intra-operative Usefulness of High Flow Nasal Oxygen | Speaker: Basem Abdelmalak, MD, FASA, SAMBA-F |
| Presented by MINDRAY | High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) is an effective oxygenation modality. It can be used in different anesthetic techniques, different surgeries, and during different phases of the anesthetic. This presentation will explore and discuss how to make the best use of this relatively new device in everyday anesthesiology practice. | |
| MONDAY, October 13, 2025 | ||
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge | Moderators: Barrett Larson, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Sean T. Runnels, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology University of Utah SOM |
| Presented by: ASA | The Swimming with the Sharks Innovation Challenge is a unique platform where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of sharks. Aspiring innovators will showcase their disruptive concepts, ranging from cutting-edge technology to revolutionary products and services. | |
Date of last update: October 7, 2025
