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Message from the TAS Program Chair

Dear Colleagues,

Please plan to join us at the 15th Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium and Workshops in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, April 8, 2027! We look forward to bringing our community together for a dynamic exchange of ideas, techniques, and advances in thoracic anesthesia.

We recognize the competing demands on your time and the many options for continuing medical education. This year’s program is intentionally designed to deliver both high-value content and practical skill development. In addition to expert-led didactic sessions from international leaders in thoracic anesthesia, we are pleased to offer updated, hands-on workshops focused on advanced lung isolation techniques, precision ultrasound guidance for regional and neuraxial anesthesia, and targeted point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications. Workshops are included with registration, with multiple sessions offered throughout the day to maximize opportunities for participation.

Our goal remains to provide clinically relevant updates, strengthen procedural skills, and create space for thoughtful discussion of complex and controversial topics in our field. The program will also feature original research, challenging case presentations in both poster and oral formats, and interactive problem-based learning discussions. Each session is designed to deliver clear, actionable insights tailored to the needs of thoracic anesthesiologists.

In the months leading up to the meeting, we encourage you to engage with the SCA DocMatter Thoracic Channel (DLT Exchange), where members of the Planning Committee will host discussions and share previews of 2027 Symposium content.

Please note the updated 2027 meeting format: the Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium will take place on Thursday, April 8, followed by the SCA Annual Meeting from April 8–11.

We look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and welcoming new members to our community.

On behalf of the SCA and the Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium Planning Committee, we hope to see you in Las Vegas.

Sincerely,

Emily Teeter, MD
Chair, Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium and Workshops Program Committee

Look forward to:

  • A focus on dramas, traumas, along with everyday challenges in thoracic anesthesiology.
  • Exploration of the latest literature and current controversies by international experts in the field.
  • Hands-on workshop featuring new and updated workshop stations with live models, custom high-fidelity 3D phantom models, and 3D anatomic visualization!

At the SCA Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium you can:

  • Choose 3 in-person workshops and register for an optional live PBLD for a conference experience tailored to YOUR educational needs.
  • Network with 200 other professionals in anesthesiology to help you gain insight into your practice and career.
  • Connect with our exhibitors to learn about new products and programs.

SCA Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium Program Planning Committee

Emily Teeter, MD, FASE

Emily Teeter, MD, FASE

Chair

Diana Anca, MD

Diana Anca, MD

Vice Chair and Abstract Coordinator

Caryl Bailey, MD

Caryl Bailey, MD

Workshop & PBLD Coordinator

  • Douglas Shook, MD
  • Jessica Spence, MD
  • Steffen Rex, MD
  • Harendra Arora, MD, MBA, FASA
  • Sergey Karamnov, MD
  • Priya A Kumar, MD
  • Kofi Vandyck, MD
  • Julien Fessler
  • Nicole Ginsberg

Registration and Housing Opens Friday, December 4th!

Meeting Venue

Bellagio
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109