On behalf of the Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) Education Committee and the entire MSA Board of Directors, we invite you to join us for this year’s MSA Annual Conference, held September 27-28, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Mall of America. This year’s theme is, “Clinical Controversies in Anesthesia” and includes many engaging speakers in a variety of learning formats including lectures, resident oral presentation sessions, problem based learning discussions (PBLDs), and a hands-on workshop.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in September! To keep effective facilitator-to-participant ratios, our PBLDs and hands-on workshops will have a limited number of participant slots available, so make sure to register early!
Schedule of Events
2025 Annual Conference: Clinical Controversies in Anesthesia
Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:00-8:00am: Registration & Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00-8:05am: Welcome Remarks
Bridget Pulos, MD, FASA
Mayo Clinic
Education Committee Chair
8:05-8:30am: Continuation vs. Discontinuation of ARB/ACEi
Before Non-Cardiac Surgery
Ben Gorbaty, MD
University of Minnesota
8:30-8:55am: Perioperative Methadone Use
Benish Fatima, MBBS
Mayo Clinic
8:55-9:05am: Question & Answer Panel
9:05-9:35am: Break with Exhibitors
9:35-10:20am: Perioperative Ethics for Anesthesiologists: Defining our Role
Rachel Hadler, MD
Emory
10:20-10:30am: Question & Answer Panel
10:30-10:50am: Break with Exhibitors
10:50-11:20am: MSA Annual Business Meeting
Erica Wittwer, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic MSA President
11:20-11:50am: Legislative Update
Daniel Pollock, JD
Lockridge Grindal Nauen
11:50-1:00pm: Luncheon & ASA Update: Working For You
Jeffrey Mueller, MD, FASA
First Vice President
American Society of Anesthesiologists
1:00-1:20pm: Moderated Best of MARC Resident Presentations: Mayo Clinic
Moderator: Bridget Pulos, MD, FASA
1:20-1:50pm Moderated Best of MARC Resident Presentations: UMN
1:50-2:00pm: Break with Exhibitors
2:00-2:45pm: Overview of the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) Profession
Moderator: Jacob Eiler, MD
CentraCare
Larry Lindenbaum, MD, FASA
University of Minnesota
Matthew Larson, MD
Ridges Anesthesiology
Brie Seekford, CAA
AAAA
2:45-2:55pm: Question & Answer Panel
2:55-3:20pm: Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Safe Management of
Intrathecal Catheters
Mingchun Liu, MD
Mayo Clinic
3:20-3:25pm: Question & Answer Panel
3:30-5:30pm: Problem Based Learning Discussions
Mark Rollins, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Elevated LFTs in the Parturient – What’s the Plan?
Breta Awuku, MD
Mayo Clinic
Insulin Pumps, Glucose Monitors and Perioperative Glucose Management
Kwame Awuku, MD
Mayo Clinic
Cryoablation vs PNB for Total Knee Replacement
Patrice Vinsard, MD
University of Minnesota
Does This Seem Ethical?
Rachel Hadler, MD
Emory
5:30-6:30pm: Reception
Sunday, September 28, 2025
7:30-8:00am: Registration & Breakfast
8:00-8:45am: The Changing Landscape of Anesthesia Practice: Challenges and Opportunities
Jason Greenberg, MD, FASA
Ventra Health
8:45-9:30am: Off Label Use of PCCs in Cardiac and Liver Transplant
Dustin Palm, MD
University of Minnesota
9:30-9:40am: Question & Answer Panel
9:45-11:00am Regional Anesthesia and Ultrasound Workshop
Roberto Blanco, MD
University of Minnesota
- Station 1: Neuraxial Ultrasound – Roberto Blanco, MD
- Station 2: Gastric Ultrasound – Patrick Vinsard, MD
- Station 3: Hip & Knee Blocks – James Flaherty, MD
Hotel Reservations
Book by September 3, 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN
A discounted room rate has been secured at the Radisson Blu Mall of America for the Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 for $189/night. To make your reservation, visit THIS LINK or call 800-333-3333 and book your room under the "MSA 2025 Annual Conference" block.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA). Amedco LLC 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.
Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
