27th Annual Critical Care & Neuro Critical Care Update: Serious Infections

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM, EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ABS CC (6.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (6.00 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designated Non-Physician Participation Certification (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.00 hours), IPCE Credits (6.00 hours)

27th Annual Critical Care & Neuro Critical Care Update: Serious Infections is an engaging and collaborative course planned and implemented by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. This event is specifically geared toward physicians, nurses, and pharmacists practicing in anesthesiology, critical care, emergency medicine, general surgery, neurology and pulmonology, as well as those in family, general, hospital, and internal medicine. It may also be of interest to physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in providing care for critically ill patients. This years course focuses on the latest advances in managing life-threatening infections in critically ill patients. Topics include updates in septic shock, severe community-acquired pneumonia, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and endocarditis; the use of novel antibiotics, strategies for antibiotic de-escalation, and management of candidemia in the ICU; and key neuro-infectious issues such as meningitis, brain abscess, and mycotic aneurysm. The program also reviews the role of aerosolized antibiotics, with multiple panel discussions emphasizing practical, case-based application of these concepts at the bedside. During this intensive program, participants will have the opportunity to expand their expertise through engaging lectures and dynamic panel discussions, featuring dedicated question and answer sessions. The course will focus on showcasing best practices in evidence-based, multidisciplinary critical care. By participating in this live activity, attendees can expect to gain increased knowledge, enhance their competence, improve their performance, and ultimately elevate the quality of care provided to adult critical care patients. This event serves as a platform for attendees to exchange insights, explore the latest advancements, and foster collaborative learning, all with the shared goal of optimizing patient outcomes in the critical care setting.

1. Apply state of the art fluid resuscitation management to critically patients with shock.
2. Advocate for the application of appropriate antibiotic use in the ICU setting.
3. Formulate a plan for the management of neurologic infections in critically ill patients.
4. Calculate and assess the risk benefit of antimicrobial deescalation.
5. Formulate local protocols for the optimal treatment of septic shock.
6. Apply evidencebased approaches to the treatment of patients with antibiotic resistant infections employing novel antimicrobial agents.

Registration will be available until September 18, 2026, 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

If you have any questions regarding the course or registration, please contact Michelle Padgett at [email protected]

Registration Fees	Through Sept 4th	After Sept 4th
Physician	$105	$130
Non-Physician (employee of industry see below)	$75	$100
Resident / Fellow Verification of your training status may be requested.	$75	$100
Employee of Industry (any role)***	Contact Stacy Partrich to register as an Employee of Industry: [email protected]	Contact Stacy Partrich to register as an Employee of Industry: [email protected]

Fees includes enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks (paid registrants only).

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $25 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by September 9, 2026. Registration fees are not transferable.

Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.

General Information
Course Information:  Thursday night prior to the course, an email with directions to the online syllabus and onsite information will be sent to the email address utilized to register for the event.

Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110.  It is recommended that you bring a jacket or sweater as meeting room temperatures are difficult to regulate to everyone's preference.

Parking: Validation provided for paid registrants who self-park in the Metro Parking Garage. Overnight parking cannot be validated. Click Directions/Parking for more information.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.



Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
This activity is approved for a maximum of 6 knowledge-based contact hours (.6 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Unique Universal Activity Number JA0000340-0000-26-013-L01-P.  To be awarded credit, attendees must sign in, provide their NABP ePID number and date of birth.

American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credits toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: 
Doubletree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
Adjacent to the conference center:
4550 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
By phone at 314-256-7777.  Ask for the Washington University Visitor rate.
Online at  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlpkdt
Enter Code #3209101 under “special rate corporate"

AC Hotel St. Louis - Central West End
215 York Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108
314.367.2566  
Washington University Rate: $148 per night + tax
Use promo code WAS on www.marriott.com/stlaw or on the Bonvoy app
Or use this link to make reservations:
Washington University School of Medicine - AC Hotel Reservations

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.  

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine 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

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

If you are a company and would like to exhibit or provide an educational grant for this educational program, please contact Stacy Partrich at [email protected]