Conference Information
Join us in the heart of California’s wine country for the 36th Annual UC Davis Anesthesiology Update, taking place March 20–22, 2026, at the beautiful Silverado Resort in Napa Valley. This year’s theme, Innovations in Anesthesia: Shaping the Future of Patient Care, highlights the cutting-edge advancements transforming perioperative medicine. Designed for practicing anesthesiologists, pain specialists, and perioperative providers, our program features expert-led sessions on AI integration, enhanced recovery pathways, regional techniques, medicolegal considerations, and more. With interactive workshops, dynamic panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with leaders in the field, this weekend promises both high-yield learning and a rejuvenating professional retreat. We invite you to be part of this inspiring and collaborative experience.
This course has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Society of Anesthesiologists and UC Davis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- Physician Credit: The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this [live activity] [enduring material] for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Nurse: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of re-licensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- Nurse Anesthetist: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 19.5 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1046099; Expiration Date 3/22/26
Conference Program, Friday, March 20, 2026
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7:00 am - 7:45 am |
Registration |
| 7:45 am - 8:00 am |
Welcome and Course Objectives |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am |
Same-Day Surgical Innovation: Expanding Anesthesia Practice in the Outpatient Hospital Era |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
Motor Sparing Nerve Blocks for Joint Surgery |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Regional Anesthesia for the Chest Wall |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am |
Panel Q & A |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am |
Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibits |
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am |
Perioperative Buprenorphine and Methadone: A Pro-Con Discussion |
| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm |
PoCUS |
| 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm |
Lunch for all participants |
| 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Regional Anesthesia or PoCUS Workshop |
Conference Program, Saturday, March 21, 2026
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7:00 am - 7:40 am |
Registration |
| 7:40 am - 7:45 am |
Welcome and Course Objectives |
| 7:45 am - 8:25 am |
Beyond the Hype: Ethical, Practical AI Solutions for the Anesthesiologists |
| 8:25 am - 9:05 am |
Anesthesia for those with Implanted Pain Devices - Cautions and Concerns |
| 9:05 am - 9:45 am |
Perioperative Management of Patients with Chronic Pain Symptoms |
| 9:45 am - 10:00 am |
Panel Q & A |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibits |
| 10:30 am - 11:05 am |
Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices |
| 11:05 am - 11:40 am |
Peri- Procedure Management of Pre-Existing Coagulopathy |
| 11:40 pm - 12:15 pm |
Zone Zeroes & Beyond: Anesthesia for Endovascular Procedures |
| 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm |
Panel Q & A |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch for all participants |
| 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Advanced Airway, Hemodynamics and Processed EEG |
Conference Program, Sunday, March 22, 2026
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7:00 am - 7:40 am |
Registration |
| 7:40 am - 7:45 am |
Welcome and Course Objectives |
| 7:45 am - 8:25 am |
Maternal Fetal Health: The Latest Innovations in OB Anesthesia |
| 8:25 am - 9:05 am |
Edge Medicine: Possible Advances in Obstetric Hemorrhage - Calcium, Vacuums, and Fibrinogen Concentrate |
| 9:05 am - 9:45 am |
Case Studies in Obstetric Anesthesia |
| 9:45 am - 10:00 am |
Panel Q & A |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibits |
| 10:30 am - 11:05 am |
Pediatric ERAS |
| 11:05 am - 11:40 am |
One Size Fits None: Perioperative Considerations for Neurodivergent Patients |
| 11:40 pm - 12:15 pm |
Case Studies in Pediatric Anesthesia |
| 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm |
Panel Q & A |