2026 Full Program

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | South Foyer
Registration Open

6:45 AM – 7:45 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Breakfast Lecture (NON CME)

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
GREETINGS FROM THE FSA PRESIDENT AND MEETING CHAIRS
Dr. Jared Weiner, Dr. Alecia Stein, & Dr. Imani Thornton

8:15 AM – 9:05 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT DEVICES FOR NON-CARDIAC SURGERY
Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Zaky

pANEL: Dr. Emuejevoke Chuba, Dr. Kenneth John & Dr. Bharathram Vasudevan

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of device-specific indications and pathophysiology for ECMO, Impella, and VADs.
• Formulate individualized anesthetic plan with specific consideration to device physiology, cardiopulmonary status and planned procedure.
• Perform effective perioperative monitoring strategies.
• Appraise perioperative risks and complications associated with mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, critical care specialists, cardiologists, device specialists/ technicians etc. to provide high quality, safe perioperative care.
  

9:10 AM – 9:45 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
ANESTHESIA BEYOND YOUR OR SUITE
Moderator: Dr. Benjamin Houseman

Anesthetic Management of the Patient Undergoing Endovascular Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Speaker: Dr. Michael Mahla

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Together with the proceduralist (neurosurgeon, neurologist, interventional radiologist) develop an optimal, institution specific process for the management of the patient with an acute ischemic stroke.
• Develop an optimal communication system to bring the management team together before the arrival of the patient.
• Choose an optimal, evidence-based technique for anesthetic management of the patient with an acute ischemic stroke.

Anesthesia Beyond the OR: Complications and Evidence-Based Practices in Endoscopy, Imaging, and Interventional Radiology
Speaker: Dr. Tiago de Almeida Macruz

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Demonstrate evidence-based approaches for safe anesthetic management during ambulatory endoscopic procedures, emphasizing patient selection, monitoring, and recovery protocols.
• Appraise clinical strategies to prevent and manage complications during emergency endoscopy, including airway compromise, aspiration, and hemodynamic instability related to active gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Evaluate anesthetic approaches for interventional radiology and acute stroke cases, focusing on hemodynamic control and neurological outcomes supported by current evidence. Analyze optimal sedation and monitoring strategies for patients undergoing imaging procedures such as CT and MRI.

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Exhibit Hall / Ponce de Leon 4-6
Coffee Break

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
Paper POSTER SESSION 1 & ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 1

10:15 AM – 11:05 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Special Populations In Trauma Panel
Moderator: Dr. Albert Varon

The Obstetric Trauma Patient
Dr. Paloma Toledo
The Pediatric Trauma Patient
Dr. Amy E. Burns
The Airway Trauma Patient
Dr. Jack Louro

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Appraise physiologic considerations influencing anesthetic management of the obstetric trauma patient
• Evaluate age-specific factors that guide anesthetic management of pediatric trauma patients.
• Formulate airway management strategies for trauma patients, incorporating cervical spine precautions and difficult airway considerations.

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
INNOVATIONS IN ANESTHESIA
Moderator: Dr. Jeffrey Huang

Enhancing Clinical Anesthesia Practice and Education through Augmented and Extended Reality (AR/XR)
Speaker: Dr. Nirav Bhavsar

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Discuss AR and XR modalities available to the practice of anesthesia. 
• Demonstrate application of AR in clinical anesthesia. 
• Appraise the advantages and disadvantages of the AR/XR modalities.
• Discuss future possibilities of XR in clinical anesthesia and education.
  

Building the Physician Brand: Social Media as a Tool for Medical Education and Advocacy in Anesthesiology
Speaker: Dr. Osvaldo Conde

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Illustrate best practices for creating evidence-based, ethical, and educational content that aligns with institutional and professional guidelines.
• Evaluate the impact of social media engagement on medical education, patient awareness, and advocacy within anesthesiology.
• Develop a personal or institutional strategy for using social media to enhance visibility, mentorship, and leadership within the field.
  

Anesthesia Articles Beyond Scientific Research
sPEAKER: Dr. Robert Johnstone

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Identify multiple areas for anesthesia publications.
• Describe successful writing techniques.
• Find opportunities for publishing identify issues with author-funded, open-access journal.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 2

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 2

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 3

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Exhibit Hall
LUNCH

10:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Venetian Ballroom
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop
Additional Registration Fee | Limited Space

Moderators: Dr. Yong G Peng and Dr. Peggy White
MINI LECTURES
Ultrasound Basics & Knobology
Dr. Leshawn Richards
Key ultrasound principles, probe selection, and essential settings.

Image Acquisition Techniques
Dr. Peggy White
Cardiac, lung, gastric ultrasound, and FAST exams.

ASA POCUS Certification Pathway
Dr. Yong G Peng
Overview of the ASA’s POCUS certification pathway

Hands-On Stations
Small-Group, Instructor-Led Rotations

• Nerve Block Ultrasound: Dr. Dennis Warfield Jr. & Dr. Denis Maltz Grutcki
• Cardiac Ultrasound: Dr. Peggy White & Dr. Yong G Peng
• Lung Ultrasound: Dr. Bharathram Vasudevan & Dr. Cameron Howard
• Gastric Ultrasound And FAST: Dr. Amanda Frantz & Dr. Robyn Weisman
• Vascular Access Ultrasound: Dr. Leshawn Richards & Dr. Brian Osman

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in manipulating ultrasound probes and system controls (knobology) to OPTIMIZE IMAGE ACQUISITION.
• Illustrate point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) image acquisition techniques and standard imaging views.
• Discuss essential POCUS knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on clinical application.
• Review the specific requirements and pathways for obtaining ASA diagnostic POCUS certification. 

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
STRENGTHENING THE PATIENT-PHYSICIAN RELATIONSHIP IN PERIOPERATIVE CARE
Moderator: Dr. Rosemarie Garcia- Getting
Panel: Dr. Rohini Kotha, Dr. Joni Maga and Dr. Leshawn Richards

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Demonstrate relationship between culturally competent care delivery and healthcare outcomes in perioperative setting.
• Recognize presence and effect of implicit bias in physician-patient communication.
• Outline strategies for improved shared-decision making in the perioperative setting.
• Explore the relationship between physician-patient relationship and physician wellness.

1:55 PM – 2:55 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Clinical Snap Talks
Moderator: Dr. Imani K. Thornton

Is A Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed?
Speaker: Dr. Joseph AbuRahma

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Review preoperative cardiac work-up for patients presenting for non-cardiac surgery.
• Evaluate the role of a cardiac anesthesiologist versus a non-cardiac anesthesiologist for non-cardiac surgery.
• Discuss the implications of requiring a cardiac anesthesiologist for non-cardiac surgery.

Cognitive Motor Dissociation In the Unconscious Patient: Implications for DCD Protocols
speaker: Dr. Ernesto Pretto

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Describe the EEG modalities employed to detect cover awareness in unconscious unresponsive patients.
• Explain organ procurement protocols in deceased cardiovascular donors (DCD).
• Assess the utility and ethics of using continuous EEG monitoring during DCD procurement.

Revisiting Coronary Artery Disease in Noncardiac Surgery: Insights from the 2024 ACC/AHA Perioperative Guideline
speaker: Dr. Hong Liang

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Describe the guideline-based indications and contraindications for coronary revascularization before noncardiac surgery, with emphasis on acute coronary syndrome and left main disease.
• Contrast the key changes in the 2024 guideline versus earlier iterations (especially 2014 / 2021-era) in terms of urgency definitions, biomarker use, risk modifiers, and stress testing criteria.
• Implement a perioperative workflow for decision-making about revascularization in patients with known or suspected CAD, integrating multidisciplinary input, patient centered risk/benefit assessment, and the updated guideline algorithm.

LAST-What You Need To Know In 2026
speaker: Dr. Gabrielle Castella

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Identify the most common causes of LAST.
• Discuss effective LAST prevention strategies.
• Describe treatment algorithms for LAST.

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
THE BUSINESS OF ANESTHESIA IN FLORIDA (AND BEYOND) — HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS
Moderator: Dr. joe Staggenborg
pANEL: Dr. Zachary Deutch, Dr.  Roland R. Rizzi, Dr. Jeffrey A. Weiss

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Assess the staffing and employment landscape for Florida anesthesia practices.
• Rrecognize the unique challenges our academic practices face.
• Describe the role and impact of national practices in Florida and throughout the country.

3:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Abstract Podium Session 1
MODERATOR: Tom Fuhrman and Sherman Turnage

See abstract information below for details

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall | Ponce de Leon 4-6
WELCOME RECEPTION

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER Poster & ELECTRONIC Poster Abstract Sessions 1

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 2
Poster Information Coming Soon

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 2

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 3

3:55 PM – 5:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
MODERATED ABSTRACT PODIUM SESSION 1
Led By: Dr. Tom Fuhrman and Dr. Sherman Turnage
Moderator: Dr. Michael Smith

Abstract Details Coming Soon

6:30 AM – 4:30 PM | South Foyer
Registration Open

6:45 AM – 7:45 aM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Breakfast Lecture (Non CME)

7:45 AM – 8:50 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
ASA President Update & Legislative Panel (Non-CME)
MODERATOR: DR. MO AZAM
Speakers: Dr. Patrick Giam, ASA President, Dr. Sherif Zaafran, Jonathan Gal, Dr. Sherif Zaafran, and Dr. Ansara Vaz, Chair of NYSSA Government and Legal Affairs Committee

8:55 AM – 9:30 AM |  Ponce de Leon 1-3
“Bad Outcomes In Strange Times” Mitochondrial Dna Mutation In Specific PatieNT
Moderator: Dr. Luis I Rodriguez
Panel: Dr. Ana M Rodriguez Barreto & Dr. Elise Cappuccio

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Describe the rare clinical scenario reported in several countries involving Venezuelan children.
• Recognize the importance of maintaining high ethical standards and clinical care for all children, regardless of country of origin.
• Discuss the tools available to help diagnose and manage these patients. Promote the collection of high-quality data for research.
• Analyze the current evidence or lack thereof and possible causes.

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM| Exhibit Hall / Ponce de Leon 4-6
COFFEE BREAK

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 3 & ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 4

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
THE GROWING ROLE OF AI IN ANESTHESIA AND BEYOND
Moderator: Dr. Cindy Yeoh
Panel: Dr. Michael Kaczmarski, Dr. Kareen Jones, & Dr. Mitchell Phillips

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Describe the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence and identify practical applications that enhance clinical and administrative productivity in anesthesiology.
• Demonstrate how AI tools can be applied to streamline professional tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and literature summarization. 
• Appraise emerging AI technologies being integrated into electronic medical records to automate note generation, discharge summaries, and perioperative data management.
• Design strategies to incorporate AI-enhanced educational tools and platforms into medical education and professional development, fostering adaptive learning and continuous improvement in anesthesia training.

10:55 AM – 11:45 AM |  Ponce de Leon 1-3
OPTIMIZING PERIOPERATIVE BRAIN HEALTH: REDUCING POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DISORDERS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES
Moderator: Dr. Sherman Turnage
Panel: Dr. Lisa L BethEa, Dr. Jeffrey Huang, & Dr. Brett Toimil

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Discuss current evidence regarding intraoperative anesthetic management and its influence on perioperative brain health and POD prevention.
• Review practical approaches for preoperative cognitive screening and risk stratification.
• Present recommendations for intraoperative anesthetic management and preoperative screening from the APSF Brain Health Advisory Group.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM |  Exhibit Hall Ponce de Leon 4-6
Lunch

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | gold Room
Women’s Lunch
Women Leaders in Anesthesiology: Academic vs Private Practice
ModerAtor: Allison Fernandez
Panel:  Dr. Miriam Chan, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan, Dr. Alecia L. Stein, & Dr. Paloma Toledo
(RSVP Needed)

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 4

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC pOSTER SESSION 5

12:15 AM – 12:45 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC pOSTER SESSION 6

12:45 PM – 1:20 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Navigating Perioperative Advanced Care Planning And End-Of-Life Decisions: The Expanding Role Of Anesthesiologists
Moderator: Dr. Osama Hafez
Panel: Dr. Andres Laserna & Dr. Nicolas Zavala

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Describe key principles of perioperative advance care planning and DNR reconsideration and identify practical steps anesthesiologists can take to facilitate these discussions.
• Apply culturally sensitive frameworks for assessing end-of-life preferences and understanding how culture and values influence medical decision-making.
• Develop pain and symptom management strategies for patients under comfort measures that align with ethical principles and patient goals.
• Recognize the anesthesiologist’s expanding leadership role in fostering compassionate, patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum

1:25 PM – 2:00 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
OB Challenging Case Panel
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Hochman Cohn
PANEL: Dr. Mariana Acosta & Dr. Shakthi Venkatachalam

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Identify pregnancy physiology-specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of thromboembolic complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Recognize presentations of pulmonary embolism and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis that may be misattributed to common obstetric or neuraxial conditions, including diagnostic anchoring around post-dural puncture headache.
• Discuss the implications of anticoagulation therapy for obstetric anesthetic planning, including neuraxial timing, bleeding risk, and urgent delivery scenarios.
• Apply lessons from real clinical cases to improve early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and maternal outcomes.
  

2:05 PM – 2:55 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
The Road To Becoming A Successful Anesthesiologist – A Session For Trainees
MODERATOR: dr. AbigaIl Schirmer
Panel:  Dr. Amanda Frantz, Dr. Benjamin Houseman & Dr. Tatiana Jamroz

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Define the requirements and attributes that a medical student applying to an anesthesiology residency should possess or obtain to achieve a successful Match.
• Describe the challenges associated with, and tools for success in, the transition from a PGY-1 intern to a CA-1 anesthesiology resident.
• Discuss important time periods for choosing a future career path, including the pros and cons of fellowships, academic versus private practice roles, and how early these decisions should be made.
• Define the attributes of a successful graduating anesthesiology resident on the path to becoming a board-certified anesthesiologist, including professional metrics and qualities that make one a desirable colleague.

3:00 PM – 4:05 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 2
Led by: Dr. Tom Fuhrman & Dr. Sherman Turnage 

4:05 PM – 4:35 PM | Ponce de Leon 4-6
Break and Awards

4:35 PM – 5:45 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Florida Anesthesia Resident Jeopardy Competition (Non-CME)
Moderator: Dr. Mariah Gosling
Speaker: Dr. Albert J. Varon

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

• Assess knowledge on various anesthesia topics in a competitive team setting.
• Identify gaps on current state of basic anesthesiology knowledge.
• Utilize enhanced knowledge in clinical practice.

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | THE CIRCLE ROOM
Networking Happy Hour

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 3 & ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 4

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
PAPER POSTER SESSION 4

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 5

12:15 AM – 12:45 PM| Ponce de Leon Foyer
ELECTRONIC POSTER SESSION 6

3:00 PM – 4:05 PM | Ponce de Leon 1-3
Moderated Abstract Podium Session 2
Led by: Dr. Tom Fuhrman and Dr. Sherman Turnage 
Moderated: Dr. Michael Smith

Abstract Details Coming Soon

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakers Pickleball Court
Pickleball Tournament
Led By: Dr. Jeffrey Huang
Space is limited. Meeting registrants only.
Questions: Registration@FSAHQ.org