Current Concepts in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine (MJ2803)

Wednesday, July 21, 2027, 7:00 AM - Friday, July 23, 2027, 5:00 PM PT, UW Tower, Seattle, WA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (18.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (18.75 hours), ACPE Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician (18.75 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (18.75 hours), IPCE (18.75 hours), Non-Physician (18.75 hours), Nursing Pharmacotherapeutic (6.00 hours)

This in-person CE course provides a practical review of core topics and highlights state-of-the-art approaches to diagnosis and treatment in Critical Care (day 1), Pulmonary Medicine (day 2), and Sleep Medicine (day 3). Through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning sessions, participants will strengthen their understanding of current evidence-based practices that can be applied immediately to patient care.

Topics include refractory shock, neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest, toxicology, advanced asthma care, rare lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, central sleep apnea, sleep apnea management beyond CPAP, and much more. Participants will gain valuable insights from multidisciplinary experts and develop greater confidence in managing pulmonary diseases, critical illness, and sleep disorders.

Why attend?

1. Experience a practical review of key topics in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine with an emphasis on evidence-based and emerging clinical practices.

2. Learn contemporary approaches to diagnosing and managing complex conditions, including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, refractory shock, insomnia, hypoventilation disorders, and sleep apnea.

3. Enhance your clinical skills through hands-on sessions on advanced bronchoscopy, PAP devices, pulmonary artery catheters, and point-of-care ultrasound.

4. Gain perspectives from multidisciplinary faculty and engage in discussions designed to improve patient care and foster clinical collaboration.

By the conclusion of the course, participants will be better equipped to incorporate the latest advances and best practices into the care of patients with pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders.

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PROGRAM VENUE: 
University of Washington Tower   
Tower Auditorium
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195

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1. Develop an algorithm for antimicrobial management of immunocompromised individuals in the intensive care unit.
2. Identify patients with refractory shock and optimize management using evidence-based strategies.
3. Develop an evidence-based approach to the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, incorporating recently approved and emerging therapies.
4. Apply the latest guidelines for classification and treatment of pulmonary emboli to clinical practice.
5. Evaluate treatment approaches for sleep apnea beyond positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
6. Apply the latest evidence on use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists in obstructive sleep apnea to clinical practice.
7. Integrate the roles and expertise of interprofessional team members into management of complex pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine cases.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

Contact the IPCE Office with questions via email: [email protected].

	ONE DAY ONLY (Wednesday, Thursday OR Friday)	TWO DAYS ONLY (Wednesday/Thursday, Wednesday/Friday, OR Thursday/Friday)	ALL DAYS (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
All Learners	$225.00	$400.00	$575.00
Residents/Students/Fellows*	$50.00	$60.00	$70.00
Industry Professional (Non-exhibiting)	$475.00	$650.00	$825.00
Credits available	CME, MOC, ANCC, ACPE - 6.25 Pharmacology - TBD	CME, MOC, ANCC, ACPE - 12.5 Pharmacology - TBD	CME, MOC, ANCC, ACPE - 18.75 Pharmacology - TBD

*Resident/Fellow/Student rates require written confirmation of current status. Failure to provide required documentation may result in an additional balance owed.

Beginning July 7, 2027, the registration rate will increase by $25. 

On-site registration will not be accepted.

The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel this course prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by email notification and offered a full refund or virtual registration. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact the IPCE Office with questions via email: [email protected].

Interprofessional Continuing Education at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit recording, instructional materials, transcript of credit, record keeping, faculty planning, evaluation, food and beverage, alcohol (if applicable), and printed materials. If you have not received confirmation prior to the course start, please contact the IPCE office at [email protected]. Interprofessional Continuing Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION 

Per UW IPCE policy, you are not considered to be registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences. 

 

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

 

 The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by July 6, 2027. A $75 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following July 6, 2027. The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact IPCE Office with questions - [email protected].

In support of improving patient care, the University of Washington School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 18.75 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for 0.00 ACPE contact hour(s). Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be uploaded to the NABP CPE Monitor® within 60 days after the activity completion. Per ACPE rules, The University of Washington School of Medicine does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information (NABP ID and DOB (MMDD)) to receive credit.
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This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Course Co-Chairs

Bridget Collins, MD Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine University of Washington Seattle, WA

Basak Çoruh, MD Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine University of Washington Seattle, WA

 

 

Planning Committee

Lia Barros, ARNP

Supaksh Gupta, MD

 Daniel Hoesterey, MD

Robert Klemisch, MD

 Susan Rayner, PharmD

 Bonnie Ronish, MD 

 Rahul Sharma, MD  

Matthew Smith, PA-C

 Laura Spece, MD

 

Planner Disclosures:

Bridget Collins, MD | Consulting Fee-Pfizer (Any division)
Lia Barros, ARNP | Speakers Bureau-United Therapeutics | Speakers Bureau-Merck (Any division)

All other Planners have no relevant financial interests to disclose.

 

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Washington School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others in control of content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the start of the activity. All those in control of content have no financial relationships to disclose, unless otherwise listed.

Exhibitors are welcome at this event. 

We have two exhibitor levels, Premium and Standard. Premium space is limited to four tables.

Any exhibitors paying with a credit card will be charged an additional 5% processing fee.

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