Virginia Mason Anesthesia Association Meeting

Saturday, September 16, 2017, 8:00 AM - Sunday, September 17, 2017, 11:30 AM, Volney Richmond Auditorium

Online preregistration is closed. For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

Registration for this meeting is open to current members and alumni of the Virginia Mason Anesthesia Program.

The meeting is designed as an alumni reunion, centered around one and half days of scientific programs*, including lectures on physician wellness, safety issues and current pain challenges, plus an optional Transthoracic Echo Assessment workshop. The program also includes presentations by former residents about job choice, starting a pain/block service, and maintaining interest and engagement in practice. The highlight will be a reception and dinner on the waterfront Saturday night.

Registration includes breakfasts, lunch, and the dinner reception.

* This activity is not designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Organizations may not certify activities for AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™. A physician may individually assess the educational value for each learning experience in which he or she participates to determine if it is appropriate to claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™.

Registration:

• VMAA Member - $225.00
• VMAA Member plus Dinner Guest - $345.00

Optional Saturday Workshop (Choose one)

• FATE Workshop - $20.00 additional workshop fee
• Choosing a Practice Panel
• Simulation
• Tour of Jones ORs

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion. 

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

Non-Physician Attendance (0.00 hours)

The following hotels are conveniently located near Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center. Courtesy rates noted are those generally offered to Virginia Mason visitors and may not be available during peak season and holidays.

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.

To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code "medical" for best available rates on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | www.hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.