CE Seminars

51st Annual Virginia Apgar Seminar - Obstetric Anesthesia and Care of the Newborn

March 12 - 14, 2027

Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Description & Objectives

The 51st Annual Virginia Apgar Seminar will present a lecture and panel discussion program on recent advances in obstetric anesthesia. After this seminar, the seminar attendee should be able to discuss and describe advances in the practice of obstetric anesthesia, including fundamental considerations, recent advances, problems, pitfalls and maternal anesthesia challenges. This program is intended for both anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists. The program syllabus* containing summaries of all talks will be emailed to all registrants in PDF format.

*Subject to updated information on day of meeting by each presenter. Speakers, topics and times subject to change without notice.

Faculty

  • Katherine W. Arendt, MD
    Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Rochester, MN
  • Michaela Farber, MD
    Chief, Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Mass General Brigham; Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
  • Robert Gaiser, MD
    Professor of Anesthesiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
  • Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
    Designated Institutional Official, Assistant Dean, Professor of Medical Education, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV

Accreditation

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20.00 MAC Ed CE Credits; Code Number 1046921; Expiration Date 03/14/2027.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 11.00 CE Credits in Pharmacology/Therapeutics.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 0.75 CE Credits in Pain Management.

Approved by Frank Moya Continuing Education Programs, LLC. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1754, for 20 contact hours and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider Number FBN 2210 for 20 contact hours

The Frank Moya Continuing Education Programs, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.

Designation

The Frank Moya Continuing Education Programs, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Frank Moya Continuing Education Programs, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hotel Accommodations

Earn valuable CE's while enjoying one of Fort Lauderdale's most beautiful private beachfront resorts!

Join us at the beautiful Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, a charming boutique beachfront resort located just five miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airpot. Set along a private stretch of beach, Lago Mar provides the perfect backdrop to learn, relax and connect. Enjoy inspiring sessions, warm ocean breezes, and the laid-back elegance of South Florida while connecting with colleagues and friends. You'll enjoy luxurious amenities such as the 500 foot private beach, room service, concierge service, full-service spa, in-room movies and safes, free wifi, plush bathrobes, tennis and pickleball courts, putting course, children's playground, a resort shop and more!

We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable experience by the sea!

The special run of one-bedroom suites - king or doubles for $365 per night (all rooms and suites are subject to state sales and bed taxes, currently 13%)  and will be available until February 12, 2027, or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Individual guest room reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to the cutoff date of February 12, 2027, or more prior to the confirmed arrival date. Individual guest room cancellations occurring less than the above days of arranged arrial date shall be charged and one-nights room occupancy and tax. There is no resort fee. Special group room rates are available two (2) days pre/post event dates and based on availability. For reservations, guests can call 1 - 800 - 524 - 6627

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Schedule

Friday March 12, 2027
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Pain During Cesarean Delivery Robert Gaiser, MD
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM Obstetric Anesthesia in Cardiovascular Disease Katherine W. Arendt, MD
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM Non-Obstetric Surgery During Pregnancy Robert Gaiser, MD
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Hypotension Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Optimizing the Labor Epidural Technique: Training, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade Michaela Farber, MD
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Complex Cardiac Cases in Obstetric Anesthesia Katherine W. Arendt, MD
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Local Anesthesia Systemic Toxicity (LAST) in Obstetrics Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
03:45 PM - 04:30 PM Transfusion for Postpartum Hemorrhage: State of the Art Michaela Farber, MD
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM Neurologic Injury and Obstetric Anesthesia Robert Gaiser, MD
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
Saturday March 13, 2027
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy Katherine W. Arendt, MD
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Patient-centered Care in Obstetric Anesthesia: Safer, More Equitable, and Less Traumatic Outcomes Michaela Farber, MD
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Maternal Substance Use Disorder and Therapeutic Intervention in Pregnancy Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM To Touch or Not To Touch the Dura: That is the Question Robert Gaiser, MD
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Maternal Mortality: National, State-Level, and Local Initiatives That Make a Difference Michaela Farber, MD
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel
Sunday March 14, 2027
08:00 AM - 08:45 AM OB Anesthesia Topics: General Anesthesia & Infant Developmental Delay, Maternal Mortality, Breastfeeding & Anesthesia, Delayed v. Immediate Pushing Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
08:45 AM - 09:30 AM Clinical Conundrums in Obstetric Anesthesia: How Do YOU Practice? Part I Katherine W. Arendt, MD
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Clinical Conundrums in Obstetric Anesthesia: How Do YOU Practice? Part II Katherine W. Arendt, MD
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Reflections on Doing Obstetric Anesthesia for 34 Years Robert Gaiser, MD
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Let's Get Well! Implementing Techniques for Better Well-being Manuel Vallejo, MD, DMD
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Interactive Discussion Faculty Panel