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
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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
View Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club - Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Website
Schedule
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