2026 OSA Annual Education Conference
Date & Location
April 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital – Vey Auditorium
700 SW Campus Drive
Portland, OR 97239
PARKING
Please use Parking Lot D and enter at back of Doernbecher’s, take elevator to 11th floor to the Vey Auditorium – OHSU-facilities-map.
RECEPTION
Please join us after the conference to honor Dr. Christopher Swide, 2026 Distinguished Service Award Winner.
April 18, 2026 | 5:00-7:30 PM
Mt. Hood Brewing (Green Car)
401 SE Caruthers St
Portland, OR 97214
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Materials
Registration
Early Bird Registration Fees
- OSA Members – $200
- Retired Members – $100
- Non-Members – $400
- Residents/Students/2026 Speakers – Free
- Live Stream – $75
Rates increase $50 on April 8, 2026
Materials
- 2026 OSA Agenda
- 2026 Course Evaluation
- 2026 Program_OSA
- CME Accreditation – see below
- Disclosures – see below
- Learning Objectives – see below
2026 Faculty
Jai Madhok, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, Stanford Medicine
Jai spent his early years in New Delhi, India, and Dubai, UAE, before relocating to the United States to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He completed his medical training at Stanford University, where he was a member of the inaugural graduating class of the combined Internal Medicine-Anesthesiology residency program. Following this, he went onto pursue dual fellowship training Critical Care Medicine and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Currently, he serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. In his dual role as an intensivist and cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, he provides care to patients in both the mixed medical-surgical and cardiothoracic surgical ICUs, as well caring for patients in the operating room. As the Program Director for the Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine fellowship, he is dedicated to training the next generation of leaders in the field. He also previously co-directed the Critical Care Ultrasonography program. His academic interests lie in optimizing perioperative care for complex critically ill patients, enhancing outcomes for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, advancing critical care ultrasonography, and promoting quality improvement and medical education.
Andrea Orfanakis, MD
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Andrea Orfanakis, MD is a physician anesthesiologist practicing with Providence St Vincent, in Portland, Oregon. Dr Orfanakis graduated from medical school at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, attended residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center, and completed fellowship at Oregon Health Science University. She serves as the Medical Director for the Cardiac Intensivist Care Unit and ECMO programs at Providence St Vincent.
Ross Martini, MD
OHSU
Ross Martini MD is an anesthesiologist and neurocritical care physician at OHSU. After residency and fellowship at OHSU he was awarded a FAER mentored research training grant to study a drug modifying inflammatory pathways after subarachnoid hemorrhage, and currently collaborates with the new technology development lab at Philips Healthcare. He also serves as the chair of the sedation committee and is the quality medical director of the neurocritical care unit. He has previously practiced in multiple clinical settings including the Barrow Neurological institute in Phoenix AZ, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and Providence St. Vincent.
Thomas Phillips, DO
OHSU
Dr. Phillips is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at OHSU. He is a member of the Neuroanesthesia and Liver Transplant Anesthesia teams, where he provides specialized perioperative care for complex surgical patients. He has a strong clinical interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, point-of-care ultrasound in the operating room, and anesthesia for thoracic surgery. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Anesthesiology residency and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at OHSU.
Michael Aziz, MD
OHSU
Michael Aziz is Professor & Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. As a scientist, he is passionate about clinical research and has extensively studied the application of video laryngoscopy for airway management. He serves on multiple national societies as a leader in airway management and academic anesthesiology. He also serves on multiple editorial boards for peer-reviewed Anesthesiology journals editing manuscripts involved with airway management.
Danielle Desjardins, MD, PhD
Oregon Anesthesiology Group
Dr. Desjardins received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, summa cum laude, from Boston University, after which she worked as a Research Assistant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She then headed to Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston where she received her Doctor of Medicine and her PhD in Molecular, Cell Biology, and Pathobiology. Dr. Desjardins went on to complete her anesthesiology residency as well as a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Desjardins is a partner at Oregon Anesthesiology Group and works as an anesthesiologist and intensivist within the Legacy Medical system.
Jan-Pablo Kollmar, MD
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Dr. Kollmar did his medical school training at the University of Iowa, residency and chief residency at the University of Virginia, and a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellowship at Brigham and Women’s. He has been practicing cardiac anesthesia at Providence St. Vincent Hospital since 2019, and serves as the medical director of the cardiac anesthesia program. He is the president-elect of the Providence St. Vincent Medical Executive Committee.
Hunter Alldredge, MD
Oregon Anesthesiology Group
Dr. Alldredge received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Alldredge completed his internship at Legacy Health and his anesthesiology residency at Oregon Health and Science University where he was a CQI Committee member and a Clinical Skills Instructor. He was also on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Society of Anesthesiologists. In addition, Dr. Alldredge attended Stanford University where he completed a Fellowship in Anesthesiology/Critical Care.
Georgia Mae Morrison, MD
OHSU
Georgia Mae Morrison, MD, is a third year anesthesiology resident at Oregon Health and Science University. Her interests include care of the critically ill patient, medical education, and the advancing equity for parents in medical training.
Nicholas Rosson, MD
OHSU
Dr. Rosson was born in Clackamas, OR and attended Oregon State University for his undergraduate studies. He later attended OHSU for medical school and is currently in his fourth year of a combined anesthesiology and critical care medicine residency and fellowship in the Oregon Scholars Program at OHSU.
Arya Parhar, MD
OHSU
Arya Parhar is a CA-2 at OHSU interested in critical care. She’s proud to serve as the resident union Vice President and as a member of the Employee Benefits Council. Outside of work, you can find her jumping into pickup sports without adequately stretching.
Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA, FASA
Vice Speaker, House of Delegates, ASA
Tracey Straker, MD, MS, MPH, CBA, FASA, professor of anesthesiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and vice chair of the Department of Anesthesiology’s Clinical Operations, director of the Advanced Airway Fellowship, and director for Civility and Workplace Standards at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, as well as immediate past president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, is vice speaker of the House of Delegates for the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
Dr. Straker is a member of ASA’s Administrative Council, Board of Directors, and House of Delegates. She also serves as vice chair of the Board Committee on Expert Witness Testimony Review and is a member of the Committee on Bylaws, Committee on Governance Effectiveness and Efficiencies, and Ad Hoc Committee on DEI Strategy. A long-time ASA member and active advocate, Dr. Straker has also been vice chair for the Committee on Professional Diversity, vice chair of the Educational Track Subcommittee on Fundamentals of Anesthesiology, and a member of the Reference Committee on Scientific Affairs, Committee for Problem-Based Learning Discussion, Educational Track Subcommittee on Professional Issues, and the Wellness Taskforce.
She is the recipient of several ASA awards including the Professional Diversity Mentoring Award in 2013, 2016, 2024, and 2025, and received the Distinguished Educator Award in 2019.
In addition to her ASA commitments, Dr. Straker holds the rank of adjunct clinical professor of medicine at CUNY School of Medicine in New York. She served as past president of the Society for Head and Neck Anesthesia. Dr. Straker is chair of the Impact Committee at the Society for Education in Anesthesia and is immediate past president for the anesthesia section of the National Medical Association.
Dr. Straker attended the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, a 7-year BS/MD program based at City College in Harlem, New York. She graduated from New York Medical College with a combined M.D./MPH degree in medical administration. In addition, she completed her Master of Science in Health Information Technology from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed her Certificate in Business Administration from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She is board-certified in anesthesiology.
Sabrina Riggs
OSA Lobbyist
Sabrina serves as an integral part of the DAi team serving as the firm health care issue lead. Her skills as a lobbyist have been shaped by serving as legislative staff, working campaigns and engaging in healthcare policy advocacy. She brings her 8-year experience in the Oregon Legislature to serve as account lead for DAi’s healthcare clients, which includes specialty physician groups and EMS providers and Children’s Advocacy Centers. She is an impassioned advocate for patient safety and statewide access to providers and is one of the few in the Oregon lobby that can claim two scope fight battle wins! Sabrina has built a reputation for delivering positive results for DAi clients, maintaining strong lines of communication and building important partnerships and coalitions within the house of medicine. Sabrina earned her Bachelor of Science from Western Oregon University.
DISCLOSURES
Disclosure Statement:
All individuals with control over the educational content of this CME activity have disclosed they have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies. No faculty, staff or planning committee members have disclosed any relevant financial relationships with the exceptions listed below. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Michael Aziz, MD – Elsevier: Honoraria for Textbook, Spiro Vista: Scientific Advisory Board
Ross Martini, MD – Philips Medizin Systeme: Researcher
Andrea Orfanakis, MD – Johnson & Johnson: Speakers Bureau (relationship has ended)
The following faculty and planners reported no relationships with ineligible companies:
Hunter Alldredge, MD
Danielle Desjardins, MD, PhD
Jan-Pablo Kollmar, MD
Jai Madhok, MD
Georgia Mae Morrison, MD
Arya Parhar, MD
Thomas Phillips, DO
Nicholas Rosson, MD
The following staff reported no relationships with ineligible companies:
Sabrina Riggs
Shelley Shirley
ACCREDITATION
This live activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Colorado State Medical Society through the joint providership of Gritman Medical Center and the Oregon Society of Anesthesiologists. Gritman Medical Center is accredited by the Colorado State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
Course Descriptions & Learning Objectives
Etomidate vs Ketamine for RSI: Updated Evidence, Practical Selection
Hunter Alldredge, MD | Oregon Anesthesiology Group
This session will review the physiology and pharmacology of ketamine and etomidate as induction agents for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Faculty will examine historical and contemporary literature, including recent randomized clinical trials, and discuss how emerging evidence may inform practical, context-based agent selection during RSI.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the pharmacologic properties and physiologic effects of ketamine and etomidate used for induction.
- Review key evidence regarding the use of ketamine and etomidate in rapid sequence intubation (RSI).
- Summarize findings from recent randomized clinical trials comparing ketamine and etomidate in RSI.
- Apply current evidence to guide context-specific selection of induction agents during RSI.
Perioperative Management of Impella, for the Anesthesiologist
Andrea Orfanakis, MD | Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
This session will review the perioperative management of patients in cardiogenic shock supported by a single-ventricular continuous flow mechanical circulatory support device, specifically the Impella. Faculty will discuss the mechanics of the device, anesthetic considerations for patients with mechanical circulatory support, and strategies for responding to common intraoperative clinical scenarios while supporting both patient physiology and device performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the basic mechanics, capabilities, and limitations of the Impella device.
- Discuss anesthetic considerations for patients in cardiogenic shock supported by Impella.
- Apply management strategies to support both patient physiology and device performance in common clinical scenarios.
At the Crossroads: Perioperative Care of the Critically Ill Patient
Jai Madhok, MD | Stanford Medicine
This interactive, case-based keynote addresses the critical challenge facing anesthesiologists: managing the small subset of critically ill surgical patients who account for over 50% of perioperative mortality and morbidity. Through an evidence-based narrative framework, participants will explore the complete perioperative continuum—from preoperative risk stratification and optimization, through precision intraoperative management of hemodynamics, ventilation, and hemorrhage, to structured ICU handoff and postoperative care. Real-world vignettes of septic shock, ARDS on ECMO, cirrhosis, end-stage renal disease, pulmonary embolism requiring thrombectomy, and trauma cases will illustrate practical decision-making at the OR-ICU interface. The presentation will also address the ethical dimensions of DNR management and futility discussions, positioning anesthesiologists as essential leaders in coordinating care for these complex patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply evidence-based risk stratification tools to identify and optimize critically ill patients in the preoperative period.
- Implement goal-directed hemodynamic management strategies including individualized MAP targets, preemptive vasoactive support, fluid responsiveness assessment, and vasopressor escalation protocols for critically ill surgical patients.
- Demonstrate lung-protective ventilation strategies during anesthesia for patients with respiratory failure including individualized PEEP titration, optimizing driving pressure, and mechanical power with special considerations for ARDS and right ventricular dysfunction.
Ischemic Stroke Guidelines
Ross Martini, MD | OHSU
This course will discuss updated 2026 AHA Ischemic Stroke guidelines, and the scenarios where they may influence the care of ischemic stroke patients in the perioperative period and medical/surgical intensive care unit. We will also review anesthesia management techniques for patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy based on most recent evidence.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand new guidelines for the care of patients with ischemic stroke.
- Apply guidelines to care of patients with perioperative stroke and stroke presenting in the intensive care unit.
- Select appropriate anesthesia technique for stroke thrombectomy.
Management of the Physiologically Difficult Airway Panel
- Thomas Phillips, DO | OHSU – Moderator
- Michael Aziz, MD | OHSU
- Danielle Desjardins, MD, PhD | Oregon Anesthesiology Group
- Jan-Pablo Kollmar, MD | Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
This panel discussion will explore the management of the physiologically difficult airway, bringing together both private practice and academic anesthesiologists to share perspectives on clinical decision-making in challenging airway scenarios. Faculty will review variations in airway management strategies across practice settings, discuss the application of the American Society of Anesthesiologists difficult airway algorithm, and examine how underlying cardiac pathology may influence airway management planning.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare management strategies for the difficult airway across diverse practice settings and institutional environments.
- Evaluate adherence to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Difficult Airway Algorithm and identify factors that influence clinical decision-making.
- Analyze how underlying cardiac pathology influences airway management planning, risk stratification, and intraoperative decision-making in patients with a difficult airway.
RESIDENT CASE STUDIES
Airway Management in a Complex Cardiac Patient | Nicholas Rosson, MD | OHSU
This session will present a case involving airway management in a patient with a history of difficult airway and complex congenital cardiac physiology. Faculty will discuss peri-induction planning, strategies to mitigate hemodynamic instability during airway management, and the importance of continued monitoring following successful induction and intubation.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an airway management plan for patients with a history of difficult airway and complex cardiac physiology.
- Anticipate potential hemodynamic consequences of anesthetic induction and intubation in high-risk cardiac patients.
- Recognize the importance of ongoing physiologic monitoring following successful induction and airway securement.
ECMO for Airway Bleed | Arya Parhar, MD | OHSU
This case-based presentation will discuss managing haemorrhagic shock from an upper airway bleed in a patient with a tracheostomy.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the considerations for initiating ECMO in patients with airway hemorrhage.
- Discuss anesthetic and airway management strategies in patients with active airway bleeding and compromised ventilation.
- Identify key elements of multidisciplinary coordination required for initiation of a massive transfusion protocol in an unstable patient.
Ganglioneuroma Resection, Co-Case with Tube Exchange | Georgia Mae Morrison, MD | OHSU
This session presents a complex case involving the anesthetic and perioperative management of a patient with a large tumor invading the thoracic cavity and neural foramina. The discussion will review the multidisciplinary planning required for resection involving both thoracic and abdominal cavities, intraoperative airway management considerations, and the importance of coordinated communication among surgical, anesthesia, and critical care teams.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe anesthetic considerations for resection of complex tumors involving the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
- Explain the clinical rationale for converting from a single-lumen endotracheal tube to a double-lumen tube during a prolonged surgical procedure.
- Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary communication and coordination in the management of complex surgical patients.