25th Society for Airway Management Annual Scientific Meeting and Workshop

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2:00 PM - Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:00 PM, Boston, MA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (20.50 hours), Contact Hours (MA Board of Nursing) (24.60 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (20.50 hours)

The Society for Airway Management (SAM) is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of health care providers from Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Otolaryngology, Critical Care, and Pulmonology, as well as CRNAs, AAs, NPs, Pas, paramedics, and nurses. The SAM 24th Annual Scientific Meeting and Workshop has been developed to feature international experts in the various fields of medicine dealing with airway management. Many aspects of difficult airway management, in a variety of clinical settings, will be highlighted. This course will consist of plenary presentations, small group round table discussions, hands-on workshops, and an audience response system.   The theme of this year’s meeting is:   From research to results: applying the latest airway knowledge to clinical practice.  

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and the Society for Airway Management. The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Accreditation: This offering meets the requirements for up to 24.6 contact hours, as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244-CMR 5.04).

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20.5 hours of Category 1 Credit(s)^TM for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your registration before August 16, 2024, your fee is refundable less a $50 processing charge. After that date, no refunds will be given for any reason – including weather and other emergencies. Substitutions are always acceptable with prior notification.

Deadline: Pre-registration will be closed when space is full, so register early. Please note that on-site registration will be assessed an additional $50 to the published registration fee.

Weather Emergency Policy: While the probability of delay or cancellation of the conference is highly unlikely, we recognize that we are subject to the vagaries of weather. If a weather emergency does occur, and you are in doubt as to whether the course will be held or not, call 508-856-1671 after 6:00 pm on September 18, 2024.

Additional Information: The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel a program at any time caused by circumstances not under its control including COVID outbreaks. Persons registered in a canceled program will be notified by email, using the email address provided during registration. Registration fees will be refunded for that program if canceled by the Office of Continuing Medical Education. There may be changes in program content caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Society for Airway Management and the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

PLEASE NOTE: The Office of Continuing Medical Education is not responsible for any transportation or accommodation reservations. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you have any special needs, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education by August 31, 2024.

COVID-19 notice: SAM will follow all Federal, state, and local COVID protocols for Boston and will monitor for any changes. For more information on current protocols, visit the city of Boston site: https://www.boston.gov/government/cabinets/boston-public-health-commission/covid-19-boston

BECOME A MEMBER: If you are interested in becoming a member of SAM or would like more information, please contact:

Society for Airway Management
144 N 750 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Website: www.samhq.com
Phone: 773-834-3171
Fax: 773-834-3166

Accommodations/Conference Location:
Westin Copley
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02116
(617) 262-9600

Hotel Description:
Nestled in one of downtown Boston's most celebrated neighborhoods, The Westin Copley Place, Boston provides modern accommodations and signature touches. Explore family-friendly attractions, world-renowned cultural institutions, popular retail centers and incredible dining destinations. Boston Symphony Hall, Fenway Park and the upscale Copley Place shopping mall are all within easy reach. Back at the hotel, workout in our 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio, an energizing space featuring custom state-of-the-art exercise equipment. In the evening, relax in our beautiful guest rooms and suites, featuring stylish decor, a plush Heavenly® Bed and spacious bathroom.  Find something for everyone in Boston.  Shop on Newbury Street or at the high-end Copley Place mall and The Shops at Prudential Center, connected to our hotel.  Hop in a pedicab and catch a game at Fenway Park and TD Garden.  Visit one of our many local museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.  And when hunger hits, everything from classic New England fare to trendy hot spots are within a 10-minute Walk of our hotel. 

The cut-off date for hotel reservations was August 26, 2024 and has CLOSED.

Hotel Reservations: Please contact  888.627.7216 – or book the best available rate online


*Please note: SAM and the UMass Chan Office of Continuing Medical Education are not responsible for any accommodation reservations or transportation. 


Transportation:
On-site parking, fee: Valet $70 Daily All parking limited, Oversize parking fee $90. E.V. Charging available 1st come 1st serve

Local Airport:
Boston Logan International Airport
https://www.massport.com/logan-airport
Phone Number: 1-800-235-6426

Bus Station South Station – https://www.mbta.com

Subway Station – Backbay- https://www.mbta.com/stops/place-bbsta

Train station – Backbay - https://www.amtrak.com/stations/bby

Also, the city has lots of access to uber/lyfts, taxis, there is a trolley station downtown and city buses run throughout.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University Massachusetts Chan Medical School Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.