TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026

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08:30 - 9:30

Leadership: Speak Up, Make It Safe

Dr. Michael C. Lewis (Henry Ford Health / MSU) & Dr. Barbara Orlando (UTHealth Houston)​

Core Focus Areas

The session moves away from theoretical lectures to focus on interactive, practical skills built for the hierarchy of the operating room:

• The Paradox of Silence: Exploring the psychological barriers that make clinicians hesitate to voice concerns, even when patient safety is on the line.

• Two-Way Leadership: Shifting the definition of leadership from "having a title" to how individuals manage the dynamic between speaking up and receiving feedback.

• Actionable Tools: Participants will practice two specific framework tools:

  1. For the Speaker: How to articulate a concern clearly and constructively under pressure.

  2. For the Receiver: How to respond to a challenge in a way that validates the speaker and keeps communication channels open.

The workshop concludes with actionable, personal commitments designed to help participants immediately improve the communication culture within their own surgical teams.

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09:45 - 11:00

POCUS - Neuroaxial

Dr. Chaim Greenberger​

Learn to use ultrasound to enhance neuraxial anesthesia techniques for spinal and epidural procedures, improving landmark identification and first‑time success in patients with challenging anatomy.

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14:00 - 14:45

Vibecoding

Ayelet Goldfarb - Sponsored by Base44
free of charge

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15:00- 16:30​

Lung Isolation

Dr. Jonathan Frogel​

Review principles and techniques for lung isolation, including device selection and troubleshooting for one‑lung ventilation. Case-based scenarios and practical tips will help you optimize ventilation and surgical exposure while maintaining patient safety.

 

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026

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08:30 - 09:30

POCUS - Rescue TTE

TBA

Team: Roy Dayan, Ofer Karni​

Learn a focused transthoracic echocardiography (Rescue TTE) approach for the rapid assessment of unstable perioperative patients. Gain practical scanning skills and learn how to integrate ultrasound findings into real-time clinical decision-making.​

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09:45-11:00

Brain Health & Hemodynamic Optimization

Dr. Dan Taieb - Sponsored by Masimo

free of charge

Brain Health and Hemodynamic Optimization in High-Risk Patients: Cardiac Output Beyond Blood Pressure 

 

11:15 - 12:30

Regional Anesthesia

Dr. Ivgeni Reider

 

14:00 - 15:15

Airway Management 1

Dr. Adam Lustig ​

Sharpen airway skills, explore the latest essential equipment, and take away concise, evidence‑based updates to refine technique and clinical decision‑making.

Team: Dan Zelof, Ron Eshel, Regina Pikman, Jonah Cohen, Evgeni Rachman 

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15:30 - 16:45

Airway Management 2

Dr. Adam Lustig​

Sharpen airway skills, explore the latest essential equipment, and take away concise, evidence‑based updates to refine technique and clinical decision‑making.

Team: Dan Zelof, Ron Eshel, Regina Pikman, Jonah Cohen, Evgeni Rachman​​​

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(Airway Workshops Accredited by ANZCA)

This workshop has been accredited by ANZCA under the Emergency Response category,

code: ER-26-CICO-029

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026​

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08:30 - 09:30

Ventilator Dissection

Dr. Ruth Shaylor - sponsored by Medtechnica​

free of charge

 Go beyond the controls and explore how an anesthesia ventilator works from the inside out. Learn the function of key components, perform systematic equipment checks, and develop practical troubleshooting skills for unexpected machine failures.

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10:00 - 12:00

Introduction to Virtual Echo Workshop

Prof. Mahmood Feroze, Dr. Robina Matyal and Dr.  Vladimir Varenkin

Explore the heart from every angle in the immersive virtual TEE.

Workshop led by renowned Harvard cardiac anesthesiologists.

Navigate challenging views, interpret findings, and sharpen the practical TEE skills needed for real-world perioperative decision-making.

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15:00 - 16:00

Academic writing

Prof. Ruth Landau​

Transform your research into a compelling scientific manuscript with guidance from an internationally recognized clinician-scientist. This interactive workshop covers practical strategies for structuring, writing, and refining manuscripts to maximize clarity, impact, and publication success.

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15:00 - 16:00

POCUS - Gastric and Lung

Dr. Ephraim Fitterman

Develop gastric ultrasound skills to assess aspiration risk and guide anesthesia planning in urgent and elective settings. Case-based practice will help you integrate findings into real-time airway and fasting decisions.

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