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OVERVIEW

Table of

Contents

Overview………………..……..2

CME Information………...……..6

Faculty…………………………..8

Disclosures……………………..9

Learning Objectives…………...10

Agenda…………………….…..16

Meeting Space Map…………....19

Industry Partners……..……….20

AAAA Staff……..……………...26

Target Audience

The 43rd Annual Meeting is jointly provided by the

American Society of Anesthesiologists and the

American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants. As

a convenience and benefit to anesthesiologists,

anesthesia providers, practitioners, nurses and

administrators who work and specialize in ambulatory,

office-based or non-operating room anesthesia, this

continuing education conference is structured as a five-

day event. The activity offers up to 29 AMA PRA

Category 1 Credits™ with content derived from

educational survey feedback and post-meeting

evaluations over past conferences.

Statement of Need

The AAAA2019TM Annual Conference provides a forum

devoted to educational needs; informs attendees on

current issues in anesthesiology and perioperative

medicine across multiple disciplines; networking

opportunities with peers and experts in the field; and

exposure to relevant products/services of interest to

our attendees in the exhibits area.

AAAA2019

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OVERVIEW

AAAA Officers

President

Laura Knoblauch, MBA, MMHSc, CAA

[email protected]

President-Elect

Gregg Mastropolo, CAA

[email protected]

Immediate Past-President

Nick Davies, CAA

[email protected]

Treasurer

Luke Eaton, CAA

[email protected]

Secretary

Maggie Riffel, CAA

[email protected]

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ASA Representative

Deborah Rusy, MD

[email protected]

AAAA Mission

Statement

The American Academy of

Anesthesiologist Assistants®

(AAAA®) is the national

organization dedicated to the

ethical advancement of the

Certified Anesthesiologist

Assistant profession and to

excellence in patient care

through education, advocacy,

and promotion of the

Anesthesia Care Team.

From AAAA®

Mission Statement Adopted

October 15, 2011

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OVERVIEW Annual Meeting Planning

Committee

A special thanks to the annual meeting committee

for reviewing lecture materials assuring all lectures

are free from bias content.

Samantha Evankovich, CAA, Chair

John Ng, CAA, Poster Session Chair

Sherry Cucci, CAA

Caleb Hopkins, CAA

Gina Scarboro, CAA

Zachary Barsman, CAA

AAAA Directors

Bill Buntin, CAA

Carie Twichell, CAA

Robert Wagner, CAA

Kristl Kamm, CAA

Kaley (Harvey) Hisghman, CAA

Tim Goodridge, CAA

Dave Dunipace, CAA

AAAA Committees

Executive Committee

Laura Knoblauch, CAA, MMHSc, Chair

Finance Committee Luke Eaton, CAA, Chair

Legislative Fund Subcommittee

Trine Vik, CAA, Chair

Practice Committee

Jana McAlister, CAA, Chair

Legislative Committee

Layne DiLoreto, CAA, Chair

Governance Committee

Nick Davies, CAA, Chair

Membership Committee

Sherry Cucci,, CAA Chair

Communications Subcommittee

Katie Noel, CAA, Chair

Annual Meeting Subcommittee

Samantha Evankovich, CAA, Chair

Student Subcommittee

Keith Minioble, SAA, Co-Chair

Brienne Seekford, SAA, Co-Chair

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OVERVIEW Student Poster Presentations

AAAA Student members were invited to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the 2019 Annual

Meeting. Presenters will deliver overviews of work to conference attendees and answer questions

Saturday, April 13 at 1:30 pm.

ACLS/BLS/PALS Workshop

ACLS, BLS, & PALS classes include all new American Heart Association updates for 2019. This workshop

offers 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

*Note: Proceeds from ACLS/BLS/PALS workshops go to the AAAA Legislative Fund.

Evening Hospitality

All registrants, faculty, exhibitors and guests are invited to enjoy evening hospitality events offered except

those designated “Invitation Only.” Badges are required for participation in all receptions, including guests.

Cancellation Policy

Absolutely no refunds will be issued for changes received at AAAA headquarters after Friday, March 29,

2019. The cancellation policy and late registration fee will be strictly enforced.

Questions

Please visit the registration desk or the schedule for more information or clarification on any of the meeting

elements.

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Continuing Medical Education

ACCME Accreditation and Designation Statements

This activity 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 the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Academy of Anesthesiologist

Assistants. The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing

medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 29 AMA PRA

Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their

participation in the activity.

CME Credits

Disclaimer

The information provided at this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not

meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic

and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

Day Daily Credits Provided

Friday, April 12, 2019 4.0

Saturday, April 13, 2019 6.5

Sunday, April 14, 2019 7.5

Monday, April 15, 2019 7.0

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 4.0

Total Conference Credit Provided 29

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Continuing Medical Education

CME Claiming Instructions

All credits must be claimed by December 31, 2019

Please follow these directions to access the course, claim your CME credits, complete the program

evaluation(s) and print your CME certificate(s):

1. Log in to the ASA Education Center at: http://education.asahq.org/

If you have accessed the ASA Education Center for a previous meeting, please use your existing ASA

username and password.

If you have not previously accessed the ASA Education Center, you will soon receive an e-mail from the

ASA Education Center with log-in instructions.

2. Once you have logged on to the ASA Education Center homepage, click the tab that says “MY

COURSES” for the link to the {course}.

“MY COURSES” can be found at: http://education.asahq.org/my-activities

3. Select the link to access the course evaluation and claim credit.

4. To retrieve a username or password, enter your email address at: http://education.asahq.org/user/

password

You must claim your credits for this course by Dec. 31, 2019.

You will NOT be able to claim credits after this date.

If you have any questions, please contact the ASA Education Center at [email protected].

http://education.asahq.org/

http://education.asahq.org/my-activities

http://education.asahq.org/user/password

http://education.asahq.org/user/password

mailto:[email protected]

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Faculty Invited Faculty

Jonathan Dunkman, MD

Duke University

Jeffrey M. Feldman, MD, MSE

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Lee Fleisher, MD

Perelman School of Medicine, UPHS

Joel O. Johnson, MD, PhD

University of Wisconsin SMPH

ASA ACE Program

Simon Lee, MD

Emory University

Kamal Maheshwari, MD, MPH

Cleveland Clinic

Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA

University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine

Paul Pomerantz, MD, FACS

CEO of American Society of Anesthesiologists

Peggy Seidman, MD, FAAP

Rainbow Babies and Children's/UHCMC

Wade Weigel, MD, FASA

Virginia Mason

ASA SEE Program

AAAA Member Faculty

Jennifer Barker, CAA

Medical College of Wisconsin

David Biel, CAA

University of Florida Shands Hospital

Soren Campbell, JD, CAA

NCCAA Executive Director

Robert Wagner, CAA

Nova Southeastern University

Jeff Carroll, CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant Services, LLC

Nathaniel Flath, MSA

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

John Kimbell, MMSc

Northside Anesthesiology Consultants

Laura Knoblauch, CAA MMHSc MBA-HA

American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants

Paul McHorse, CAA

Baylor Scott and White Healthcare

Ty Townsend, CAA

St Luke's Health System

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Disclosures

Planner, Faculty and Staff Disclosure

All remaining faculty, planners and staff have reported no relevant financial relationships with commercial

interests

Disclosure Policy The American Society of Anesthesiologists remains strongly committed to providing the best available

evidence-based clinical information to participants of this educational activity and requires an open

disclosure of any potential conflict of interest identified by our faculty members. It is not the intent of

the American Society of Anesthesiologists to eliminate all situations of potential conflict of interest, but

rather to enable those who are working with the American Society of Anesthesiologists to recognize

situations that may be subject to question by others. All disclosed conflicts of interest are reviewed by

the educational activity course director/chair to ensure that such situations are properly evaluated and, if

necessary, resolved. The American Society of Anesthesiologists educational standards pertaining to

conflict of interest are intended to maintain the professional autonomy of the clinical experts inherent in

promoting a balanced presentation of science. Through our review process, all American Society of

Anesthesiologists accredited activities are ensured of independent, objective, scientifically balanced

presentations of information. Disclosure of any or no relationships will be made available for all

educational activities.

Name of Individual w/

Disclosed Financial Relationship

Name of Commercial

Interest Disclosed

Nature of Relationship w/ the

Commercial Interest

Jeff Carroll, CAA Anesthesiologist Assistant Services LLC Self: Ownership

John Kimbell, CAA Northside Anesthesiology Self: Salary

Kamal Maheshwari, MD Edwards Lifesciences Self: Funded Research; Consulting

Fees

Lee Fleisher, MD National Quality Forum Self: Other Material Support

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Learning Objectives Perioperative Strategies to Reduce Cardiac Risk of Noncardiac Surgery

Lee Fleisher, MD - Perelman School of Medicine, UPHS

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify risk factors for perioperative cardiac complications

2. Describe the role of preoperative testing before noncardiac surgery

3. List optimal perioperative medication management

4. Identify optimal postoperative cardiac surveillance strategies

American Society of Anesthesiologists Update

Paul Pomerantz, FACHE, FASAE- CEO, American Society of Anesthesiologists


1. Define how ASA is working with members nationally and in the states to address current and emerging

opportunities

2. Identify key trends and challenges facing the specialty in the market, legislature, and regulatory,

nationally and in the states

Perioperative Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders

Lee Fleisher, MD - Perelman School of Medicine, UPHS


1. Identify risk factors for postoperative delirium and cognitive charges

2. Identify strategies to modify postoperative neurocognitive disorders

3. Identify Asia Brain Health Initiative

BLS/ ACLS/ PALS Recertification

Robert Wagner CAA, - Nova Southeastern University


1. Perform Advanced CPR

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Learning Objectives APSF 2019 Safety Priorities and Opportunities

Jeffrey M. Feldman, MD, MSE - Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation


1. Explain the role of the APSF in patient safety

2. Identify resources available from APSF to support your practice

3. Identify the most current APSF Safety Priorities

NCCAA Update

Soren Campbell, JD, CAA - NCCAA Executive Director


1. Identify the need and the advantages of profession wide date capture and analysis

2. Identify the methods by which profession data may be obtained and utilized for the benefit of the CAA

profession

3. Interact how to interact with and participate in the collection of data for the CAA professional database

PACU: Beyond Discharge

Simon Lee, MD - Emory University


1. Identify risk factors for undiagnosed OSA

2. Define STOP-BANG and how it is used

3. Explain prevalence and significance of unrecognized hypoxic events

4. Describe the difference between hyperactive and hypoactive delirium

Perioperative Myocardial Injury

Kamal Maheshwari, MD, MPH - Cleveland Clinic


1. Define, diagnose, prevent, and manage perioperative myocardial injury

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Learning Objectives Challenges in Ambulatory Anesthesia

Simon Lee, MD - Emory University


1. Identify the current trends driving ASC volume

2. Identify the SAMBA Guidelines/Algorithm for OSA

3. Describe current evidence that deliver cutoff for ASC screening criteria

4. Describe where cataract surgery falls in regard to risk in the ASC

In-Flight Medical Emergencies: What You Need to Know at 35,000 Feet

Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA - University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine


1. Describe commonly encountered in-flight medical emergencies

2. Review available in-flight medical resources

3. Explain legal implications of rendering or failing to render assistance

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Intersection of Teaching and Learning

Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA - University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine


1. Identify Benjamin Bloom’s contribution to educational theory

2. Describe Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Cognitive

• Affective

3. Synthesize examples of Bloom’s taxonomy

Hypotension Reduction- Why and How?

Kamal Maheshwari, MD, MPH - Cleveland Clinic


1. Determine the relationship between perioperative hypotension and outcomes

2. Identify methods to reduce hypotension

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Learning Objectives Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: History, Principles, and Practice

Jonathan Dunkman, MD - Duke University


1. Summarize the history and principles behind Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

2. Employ fluid management techniques consistent with enhanced recovery

3. Recommend other care elements beneficial to enhanced recovery

ACE Live

Joel O. Johnson, MD, PhD - University of Wisconsin SMPH


1. Identify the goals of ACE in furthering education

2. Describe the variety of subjects covered by ACE

3. Gauge the benefit that the ACE product would have on your individual learning goals

Transition to Pratice

John Kimbell, MMSc - Northside Anesthesiology Consultants


1. Describe a systematic approach for assessing employment opportunities

2. Differentiate the various types of anesthesia practices

3. Describe how to evaluate compensation & benefit packages

4. Identify what steps to take after an offer is made

Panel Discussion: Opening New Practice Sites

Nathaniel Flath, MSA - Ohio State Wexner Medical Center—Moderator

Jennifer Barker, CAA - Medical College of Wisconsin, David Biel, CAA - University of Florida Shands Hospital, Paul

McHorse, CAA - Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, Ty Townsend, CAA - St Luke's Health System


1. Share experiences of CAAs who have opened new practice sites

2. Discuss the process for opening new states and hospitals

3. Influence others to consider reaching out

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Learning Objectives Student Loan Refinancing and Financial Wellness for CAAs

Jeff Carroll, CAA - Anesthesiologist Assistant Services, LLC


1. Define the basics on the student loan industry and post graduation student loan options

2. Review the federal loan forgiveness programs, loan consolidation and student loan refinance options

3. Determine basic financial wellness and financial planning for young professionals

Pediatric Anesthesia: Are we making babies stupid?

Peggy Siedman, MD, FAAP - Rainbow Babies and Children's/UHCMC


1. Describe the role of animal research in human subjects

2. Recognize brain developmental issue and at risk exposure

3. Evaluate relevancy of current literature to pediatric care

4. Review human studies and impact on pediatric care

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Outcomes, New Directions and Implementation

Jonathan Dunkman, MD - Duke University


1. Summarize results and outcome data from enhanced recovery programs

2. Review enhanced recovery’s application beyond colorectal surgery

3. Plan and prepare for implementation and maintenance of an enhanced recovery program

Pediatric Regional for the Disinclined

Peggy Siedman, MD, FAAP - Rainbow Babies and Children's/UHCMC


1. Identify role of regional anesthesia in pediatric care

2. Plan for appropriate pediatric post operative pain control

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Learning Objectives SEE Live!

Wade Weigel, MD, FASA - ASA SEE Program


1. Describe the educational program, SEE, which covers 200 current journal articles per year

2. Review items of clinical relevance

3. Provide suggestions on how to maximize understanding of each item

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Agenda

Friday, April 12, 2019

Time Topic Location

11:00a - 1:30p AAAPD Board Meeting Room 101

2:00p - 6:00p AAAPD Workshop (Invitation only) Room 209

5:00p - 7:00p AAP Meeting (Invitation only) Room 105

3:00p - 7:00p Registration White River A-F Foyer

3:00p - 7:00p Exhibitor Assembly White River F

Saturday, April 13, 2019

7:00a - 1:00p Registration White River A-F Foyer

7:00a - 8:00a Breakfast with Exhibitors Sponsored by Anesthesiologist Assistant Services

White River F

7:00a - 8:00a Student Trivia Rules Meeting (Student Trivia Participants Only - attendance mandatory for participants)

White River A-E

8:00a - 9:00a President's Address & AAAA Business Meeting Laura Knoblauch, CAA, MMHSc, MBA-HA AAAA President 2019

White River A-E

9:00a - 10:00a Perioperative Strategies to Reduce Cardiac Risk of Noncardiac Surgery Lee Fleisher, MD - Perelman School of Medicine, UPHS

White River A-E

10:00a - 10:30a Break with Exhibitors White River F

10:00a - 12:00p NOVA/UK Meet & Greet Room 103

10:30a - 11:30a ASA Update Paul Pomerantz, FACHE, FASAE- CEO, American Society of Anesthesiologists

White River A-E

11:30a - 12:30p Perioperative Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders Lee Fleisher, MD - Perelman School of Medicine, UPHS

White River A-E

12:00p - 4:00p ARC-AA Board Meeting (Invitation only) Room 102

12:30p General Session Ends White River A-E

12:30p - 1:30p Student Trivia Participant Meeting (Student Trivia Participants Only) White River A-E

1:30p - 2:30p Student Poster Session with Fellows White River F

12:30p - 4:00p BLS/ACLS/PALS Renewal Certification Course Robert Wagner, CAA - Nova Southeastern University

Room 107

2:00p - 5:00p AAAA Board of Directors Meeting Room 101

2:00p - 6:00p NCCAA Townhall and Board Meeting (Closed Session Begins at 3:00p) Room 105

5:30p - 6:00p Fellow Cocktail Hour White River F

6:00p - 7:30p Welcome Reception with Exhibitors White River F

*Q&A time will be afforded during each CME accredited session.

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Agenda

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Time Topic Location

7:00a – 5:00p Registration White River A-F Foyer

7:00a – 8:00a Breakfast with Exhibitors White River F

8:00a – 9:00a APSF 2019 Safety Priorities and Opportunities Jeffrey M. Feldman, MD, MSE - Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

White River A-E

9:00a – 10:00a NCCAA Update Soren Campbell, JD, CAA - NCCAA Executive Director

White River A-E

9:00a – 11:00a GA-AAA (Georgia Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants) Meeting Room 101

9:00a – 11:00a TX-AAA (Texas Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants) Meeting Room 102

9:00a – 11:00a FL-AAA (Florida Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants) Meeting Room 104

9:00a – 11:00a DC-AAA (District of Columbia Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants) Meeting

Room 106

9:00a – 11:00a OH-AAA (Ohio Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants) Meeting Room 107

10:00a – 10:30a Break with Exhibitors White River F

10:00a – 11:00a Student Committee Meeting Room 103

10:30a – 11:30a PACU: Beyond Discharge Simon Lee, MD - Emory University

White River A-E

11:00a – 12:00p Legislative Committee & Legislative Fund Sub-Committee Meeting Room 103

11:30a – 12:30p Perioperative Myocardial Injury Kamal Maheshwari, MD, MPH - Cleveland Clinic

White River A-E

12:30p – 2:00p Lunch on Your Own

12:00p – 2:00p Governance Committee Meeting: HOD Workshop Nick Davies, Moderator

Room 104

2:00p – 3:00p Challenges in Ambulatory Anesthesia Simon Lee, MD, MPH - Emory University

White River A-E

2:00p – 4:00p State Academies Forum Gregg Mastropolo, CAA - Moderator

Room 103

3:00p – 4:00p In-Flight Medical Emergencies: What You Need to Know at 35,000 Feet Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA - University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine

White River A-E

4:00p – 4:30p Student Poster Award Presentation *Sponsored by AAAPD

White River A-E

4:30p – 6:00p AAAA Student Trivia White River A-E

7:00p – 8:30p President's Club Reception (Invitation only) White River G-H


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Agenda

Monday, April 15, 2019 Time Topic Location 7:00a - 5:00p Registration White River A-F Foyer 7:00a - 8:00a Breakfast White River E

8:00a - 9:00a Bloom’s Taxonomy: Intersection of Teaching and Learning Kristin Ondecko Ligda, MD, FASA - University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine

White River A-D

9:00a - 10:00a Hypotension Reduction- Why and How? Kamal Maheshwari, MD, MPH - Cleveland Clinic

White River A-D

10:00a - 10:30a Break White River E 10:00a - 12:00p Practice Management Committee Meeting Room 103

10:30a - 11:30a Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): History, Principles, and Practice Jonathan Dunkman, MD - Duke University

White River A-D

11:30a - 12:30p ACE Live Joel O. Johnson, MD, PhD - University of Wisconsin SMPH

White River A-D

12:30p - 2:00p Lunch on Your Own or Clinical, Economic, and Patient Satisfaction Outcomes Related to PONV Luncheon (RSVP required)

White River G-H

1:00p - 4:00p Membership Committee & Annual Meeting Sub-Committee Meeting Room 101

1:00p - 3:00p Finance Committee Meeting Room 102

2:00p - 3:00p Transition to Practice John Kimbell, MMSc - Northside Anesthesiology Consultants

White River A-D

3:00p - 4:00p

Panel Discussion: Opening New Practice Sites Nathaniel Flath, MSA - Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, - Moderator Jennifer Barker, CAA - Medical College of Wisconsin, David Biel, CAA - University of Florida Shands Hospital, Paul McHorse, CAA - Baylor Scott and White Healthcare Ty Townsend, CAA - St Luke's Health System

White River A-D

4:00p - 4:30p Break

4:30p - 5:30p Student Loan Refinancing and Financial Wellness for CAAs Jeff Carroll, CAA - North Florida Anesthesia Consultants

White River A-D

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:00a - 8:00a Breakfast White River A-D Foyer

8:00a - 9:00a Pediatric Anesthesia: Are we making babies stupid? Peggy Siedman, MD, FAAP - Rainbow Babies and Children's/UHCMC

White River A-D

9:00a - 10:00a Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Outcomes, New Directions and Implementation Jonathan Dunkman, MD - Duke University

White River A-D

10:00a - 10:30a Break White River A-D Foyer

10:30a - 11:30a Pediatric Regional for the Disinclined Peggy Siedman, MD, FAAP - Rainbow Babies and Children's/UHCMC

White River A-D

11:30a - 12:30p SEE Live Wade Weigel, MD, FASA - ASA SEE Program

White River A-D


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Floor Plan

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Industry Partners

Commercial Support The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants gratefully acknowledges the following companies for

commercial support for the 2019 Annual Conference.

Silver Sponsor

Anesthesiologist Assistant Services

Educational Grant

Bronze Sponsor

Association of Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Directors (AAAPD)

Educational Grant

Exhibitors

Booth #1: VISTA Staffing Solutions

Founded in 1990, VISTA Staffing Solutions is a leading provider of locum tenens physician, advanced practice and

allied health staffing, offering clinicians a world of opportunity through staffing services in government, locum tenens

and permanent positions across the 50 states. Please visit VISTAstaff.com or call us directly at 800-366-1884 for

more information.

Booth #2: University of Wisconsin Hospital

University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison

Booth #3: American Anesthesiology, a MEDNAX company

American Anesthesiology, a MEDNAX company, is a forward-thinking national group practice of 1,400+

anesthesiologists and 2,000+ anesthetists. Our practices are blazing trails with sophisticated quality reporting tools

and programs designed to improve outcomes, including HRO, ERAS, Perioperative Surgical Home and simulation to

name a few. Our commitment to the specialty extends to education for our clinicians, our peers and the next

generation of anesthesia providers. We give experienced providers and recent graduates the tools and support they

need to build the career they want, and the flexibility to adapt as their personal interests or professional goals

change. Please visit mednax.com/careers.

Visit our booth to learn more!

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Industry Partners

Exhibitors

Booth #4: Medical College of Wisconsin

MCW's MSA program immerses students in all areas of anesthesia knowledge through general and specialty

rotations. We have 14 student learners seeking away rotations in 2020. Based at MCW's Milwaukee campus and as a

part of the Department of Anesthesiology, the MSA program at MCW teaches to the highest level of professionalism

with a growing practice of CAA faculty. The Department of Anesthesiology is currently seeking ambitious and skilled

providers to support our growing practice of CAAs at our hospitals and ambulatory centers. Highly-qualified

applicants will be awarded faculty rank, compensation, and benefits. Visit our booth to learn more!

Booth #5: Align Financial

Align Financial is a group of financial consultants that specialize in helping Medical Professionals in any walk of life

navigate their finances. We thoroughly enjoy working with Medical Professionals and helping them understand how

to make their money work for them. After working with many Medical Professionals, Align found it is important to

give back and educate those not yet in the workforce. Align Financial provides this education through lunch and learn

presentations for students all over the United States. This helps new Medical Professionals get on the right track as

they transition from their scholastics, into their professional careers.

Booth #6: Northside Anesthesiology Consultants/Envision Physician Services

Recruitment

Booth #7: Envision Physician Services

Healthcare Management

Booth #8: Ozark Anesthesia Associates

We are looking for vivacious CAAs to join our team, Ozark Anesthesia Associates, in Springfield, Missouri. Cox

Health Systems is home to a Level I Trauma Center, and deals with all cases including orthopedics, neurosurgery,

plastics, pediatrics, cardiac, and a myriad of other specialities. We are a group that focuses on a strong provider team

as a whole with medical direction from expert anesthesiologists. Our competitive package includes a sign on bonus,

above average vacation, health/vision/dental insurance, short and long term disability, profit sharing, strong base pay,

and potential for extra earning. Our group encourages independence as a provider, while maintaining a strong care

team model.

New Grads Welcome! Come talk with us

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Industry Partners

Exhibitors

Booth #9: Indiana University School of Medicine - AA Program

Indiana University School of Medicine welcomes you to Indianapolis for the Annual 2019 AAAA Conference! IUSM

now offers a Master of Science in Anesthesia degree through the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program. The program

began in 2017 and currently has 24 students. Its first class of students will be graduating this December. This 28-

month program includes didactic curriculum complemented by clinical rotations through a variety of subspecialties.

We are looking forward to welcoming more students this Fall and celebrating those graduating this year. Enjoy your

time in Indianapolis!

Booth #10: Indiana University School of Medicine

IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States. Comprised of eight basic science

departments and 18 clinical science departments, IU School of Medicine offers exceptional training for students

wishing to pursue a medical degree.

Booth #11: Epix Healthcare

Epix Anesthesia is looking to hire qualified Anesthetists for our Savannah, Georgia hospital.

Booth #12: USAP-CO

Recruiting

Booth #13: Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists

Representatives from the Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists will be present for the 14th consecutive year!

Missouri is the Show Me state, and we have taken that attitude to support the profession. We established the first

training program West of the Mississippi and the first state-funded program. Not just talk but action. We will discuss

outstanding opportunities for CAAs across our state. Missouri has been an important training ground for students.

Did you know-----every program in the country has training sites in Missouri? And that one Missouri practice was

the first practice in the country to have a graduate on staff from all of the first ten AA programs ?! Additionally, that

3 Missouri Physicians have already been awarded the AAAA Distinguished Service by a Physician Award? "Show Me"

support for the AA profession! We hope to get a chance to meet with everyone at the conference---and to show

that we mean that we actually will continue our exhibit on Monday and Tuesday of the conference as well.

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Industry Partners

Exhibitors

Booth #14 UF Shands

UF Health Shands in Gainesville, Florida, a private, not-for-profit hospital system affiliated with the University of

Florida, and the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center. We are recognized by Becker's Hospital

Review as one of the 150 Top Places to Work, by Forbes as One of America's Best Employers, by Indeed as #15 on

the list of 25 top-rated workplaces; Best Hospitals, and among both U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals and

Best Children's Hospital. Out Magnet-designated facility offers world-class patient care, research and education and

we offer exciting opportunities for you to be a part of it all.

Booth #15: DI Enterprise

We will be presenting a FDA approved non-invasive light therapy that penetrates the dermal layers of the skin to

help reverse current signs of aging while also preventing future signs from forming.

Booth #16: Parkview

Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving a northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio

population of more than 820,000. With nearly 12,000 employees, we’re the region’s largest employer.

Booth #17: Anesthesiologist Assistant Services - *Silver Sponsor

Anesthesiologist Assistant Services is the leader in providing AAs the largest network of products and financial

resources specializing in AAs. From Student Loan Refinancing, AA Disability Insurance, Mortgages and more, we take

great pride in providing AAs and their families the best resources for achieving their long term financial goals.

www.AnesthetistServices.com

Booth #18: American Society of Anesthesiologists

ASA® is the leading anesthesiology professional society with more than 52,000 members globally. Since its founding

in 1905, the Society raises and maintains the standard of the practice of anesthesiology through education, advocacy

and quality improvement by focusing on patient care and safety. ASA is dedicated to helping physician

anesthesiologists and their care teams provide the highest quality of care in a patient-centered, physician led

environment

Booth #19: The Gideons International

The Gideons International distributes new Testaments with Psalms and Proverbs to all medical personnel at no

charge in appreciation for what they do in our community.

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Industry Partners

Exhibitors

Booth #20 Merck Inc. & CO.

For more than a century, Merck has been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most

challenging diseases. Today, Merck continues be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions

and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

Booth #21: DC-AAA, VA-AAA, MA-AAA State Academies

Anesthesiologist Assistants State Academy

Booth #22: FL-AAA State Academy


Booth #23: MI-AAA State Academy


Association of Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Directors (AAAPD) - *Bronze Sponsor

The Association of Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Directors is the organization of educational leaders that,

through collaboration, endeavors to advance and support Anesthesiologist Assistant education.

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AAAA Staff

James E. “Jet” Toney

Executive Director

[email protected]

Jeremy Betts, JD

Director of State Affairs

[email protected]

Kimberly Jordan

Membership Services Director

[email protected]

Stephanie Bowen

Director of Grassroots Advocacy

[email protected]

LeAnn Johnston

Financial Services

[email protected]

The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants is headquartered at the offices of

Cornerstone Communications Group, Inc.

1231-J Collier Rd. NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

678.222.4233

For more information about the AAAA go to www.anesthetist.org.

For more information about Cornerstone Communications Group, go to www.cstone1.com

http://www.gsahq.org

http://www.cstone1.com

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