The Departments of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center proudly present the second Tri-Institutional Anesthesiology Symposium, a full-day event designed to advance clinical knowledge in anesthesiology.
Hosted on the Cornell Tech campus, this in-person symposium will feature panel discussions, PBLDs, and workshops offering hands-on training in regional anesthesiology, airway management, POCUS and acupuncture. Sessions will be led by expert faculty from the three host institutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a dynamic day of clinical learning and networking with colleagues and leaders in the field.
SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
In person at the Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island.
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Audience: Open to attending anesthesiologists, residents, fellows and CRNAs.
Registration:
- Registration is required for all participants and will open soon!
- Lunch will be provided for all participants.
CME: Weill Cornell Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Weill Cornell Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration for Tri-Institutional Faculty, Residents and Fellows
Participants from WCMC, HSS and MSKCC attend free of charge.
Registration for Tri-Institutional CRNAs
CRNA participants from WCMC, HSS and MSKCC attend free of charge.
Registration for External (Not Tri-Institutional) Participants
We welcome participants from all institutions.
Program
08:30-08:45 OPENING REMARKS | Dr. Maria Bustillo (WCMC); Dr. David Lee (HSS); Dr. Alessia Pedoto (MSKCC)
08:45-09:45 PANEL 1: AI & Anesthesia
Role of AI/Machine Learning
Use of Social Media by Anesthesia Programs
Can the Agents Provide Feedback?
09:45-10:45 PANEL 2: Guidelines Update
ASRA Guidelines (WCMC)
Malignant Hyperthermia
MTNDA Mutation ASA-SPA Advisory
10:45-11:00 BREAK
11:00-12:00 KEYNOTE
"It was a great brain, and I miss it": Cognitive Outcomes After Surgery & Anesthesia | Dr. Elizabeth Whitlock (UCSF)
12:00-01:00 LUNCH
01:00-03:00 WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1: Regional Nerve Blocks: Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Chest, Abdomen
WORKSHOP 2: Airway: Lung Isolation - Difficulty AW
WORKSHOP 3: POCUS
WORKSHOP 4: Acupuncture
Problem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs)
My patient is allergic to sulfites. What do I need to avoid?
Atrial Fibrillation - Prevention and treatment updates
The patient with cardiac stents having shoulder surgery
03:00-03:15 BREAK
003:15-05:15 WORKSHOPS and PBLDs (REPEAT)
05:15-05:30 BREAK
05:30-06:15 PRO-CON DEBATE
Sugammadex is here! Do we still need to monitor NM blockade or is the twitcher obsolete?
06:15-06:30 CLOSING REMARKS | Dr. Maria Bustillo (WCMC); Dr. David Lee (HSS); Dr. Alessia Pedoto (MSKCC)
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